Title: First Ward Travel Guide: Best of First Ward, Charlotte Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in First Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/First-Ward-Hotels.d553248632636742819.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Charlotte](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Charlotte.d178247.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Charlotte](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Charlotte.d178247.Travel-Guide-Activities)[First Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-First-Ward.d553248632636742819.Car-Hire-Guide)[First Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/First-Ward.d553248632636742819.Holidays-City-Breaks) # First Ward Travel Guide ## Charlotte ![Home of the Charlotte Hornets.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/866/e7a16b10-1d81-4b32-b911-a943b1369ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Home of the Charlotte Hornets.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/866/e7a16b10-1d81-4b32-b911-a943b1369ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Try to take too many photos and security will stop you ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/866/ed4e19e7-cc9c-4dd8-b772-4fb1adaf15c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Charlotte NC Nice little city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/866/bd5458ab-3589-4bfb-863a-da8bfcc4f463.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Levine Museum of the New South which includes a skyscraper and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321964/09b2ca68-b268-491b-8496-f0b8a0da0160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit First Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Charlotte travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte.dx178247) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Night Aerial View Of The Queen City, Charlotte North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066135/7a18bd23-5247-4071-8071-8398d7e60a85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spectrum Center Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spectrum-Center-Uptown-Charlotte.d6066135.Attraction) ![Blumenthal Performing Arts Center showing a city and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6180177/b616666c-5ec3-49d1-ba50-8390bbb0b1bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Pick from Broadway musicals, dance performances, comedy events and music concerts at Charlotte’s premier destination for the performing arts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blumenthal-Performing-Arts-Center-Charlotte.d6180177.Attraction) ![Levine Museum of the New South which includes a skyscraper and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321964/09b2ca68-b268-491b-8496-f0b8a0da0160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Levine Museum of the New South With exhibits reflecting regional history, this museum is an excellent way to learn about life in the North Carolina Piedmont after the Civil War. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Levine-Museum-Of-The-New-South-Charlotte.d6321964.Attraction) ![Spirit Square showing a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322514/e7ff3986-e22a-4de8-b9c4-66a6ebd01766.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spirit Square You can make plans for a show at Spirit Square on your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spirit-Square-Charlotte.d6322514.Attraction) #### Bank of America Corporate Center After visiting Bank of America Corporate Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bank-Of-America-Corporate-Center-Charlotte-Center-City.d6321610.Attraction) #### Children's Theatre of Charlotte You can enjoy a show at Children's Theatre of Charlotte during your stay in Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Childrens-Theatre-Of-Charlotte-Charlotte.d6321940.Attraction) ### Things to do ![45-Minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46091229/c38cb418-2b2d-4105-b8cd-2787a2249b68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-walk-in-axe-throwing-experience-charlotte.a46091229.activity-details) ![Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5201169/59a8bdbf-0ee5-40f5-a693-813a34c85827.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour £29 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charlottes-premier-historical-city-bus-tour.a5201169.activity-details) ![Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1345366/b743b49d-8d96-430e-a9b8-ef77888cb52d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart £29 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charlottes-premier-historical-city-tour-on-eco-friendly-cart.a1345366.activity-details) ![Dead Funny Ghost Tour Of Charlotte](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49622403/9760ac49-6424-491b-8561-8d3135134927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours £28 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dead-funny-charlotte-ghost-tour-lazoom-tours.a49622403.activity-details) ![Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47679318/177b9cea-ee8b-4f5f-b9f2-645024df2291.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus £30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charlotte-historical-city-tour-by-shuttle-bus.a47679318.activity-details) ![Charlotte: Queen City Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4732876/e33a304a-8f87-46e2-b4ea-7df9ef207e59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Curses & Corsets: Charlotte's Candlelight Ghost Tours £24 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/curses-corsets-charlottes-candlelight-ghost-tours.a4732876.activity-details) [See all activities in Charlotte](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Charlotte.d178247.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in First Ward ![SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17520000/17515300/17515232/f3d59e15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center 311 East 5th Street Charlotte NC £122 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,150 reviews) The front desk staff was courteous! The room was nice, fresh water and late night bar was fantastic! Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=17515232&PinnedHotelID=17515232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248632636742819) ![HYATT house Charlotte/Center City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3886300/3886221/efdfd4ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HYATT house Charlotte/Center City 435 E Trade Street Charlotte NC £108 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,584 reviews) Excellent property. Staff was exceptional and the proximity to the Spectrum Center couldn't have been better! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=3886221&PinnedHotelID=3886221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248632636742819) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11200/11132/1d00446d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center 230 N College St Charlotte NC £122 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,326 reviews) Great! Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=11132&PinnedHotelID=11132&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248632636742819) ![Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93400400/93400324/w3839h2558x0y3-170b5e14_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward 508 N. College St. Charlotte NC £111 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,479 reviews) Overall nice stay, did have to switch rooms because my original room, the toilet would not flush but it was a quick fix… Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=93400324&PinnedHotelID=93400324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248632636742819) ![The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2910000/2903600/2903551/00325e37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte 201 East Trade Street Charlotte NC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £507 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Spectrum Center and Bank of America ... 9/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews) the overall view and experience Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=2903551&PinnedHotelID=2903551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248632636742819) ![Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3100/3063/05233836_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End 5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC £70 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,573 reviews) My girlfriend and I had a great stay at the Sonesta hotel. The ladies at the front desk were attentive from the beginning of our stay to the very last second - especially Brandy. Brandy is awesome and needs a raise! The breakfast buffet was also good - they have turkey options for non-pork eaters ... Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3063&PinnedHotelID=3063&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248632636742819) [See all 3,169 properties in First Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248632636742819) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check First Ward hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248632636742819&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248632636742819&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248632636742819&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248632636742819&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248632636742819&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248632636742819&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around First Ward ![Charlotte Center City showing outdoor art and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058363/9ecd7593-9593-4a83-b78c-52dce534741d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Uptown Charlotte 4/5(6 area reviews) Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Spectrum Center or Blumenthal Performing Arts Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Charlotte-Center-City.dx6058363) ![Fourth Ward featuring a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321839/788d82d5-1730-40d8-96bf-01055f89999f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fourth Ward Travellers choose Fourth Ward for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mint Street Tram Stop or Gateway Station Tram Stop and check out top sights like Discovery Place. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Fourth-Ward.dx6321839) ![This picture was taken in downtown Charlotte,NC about 10 minutes after arriving in the city by car. The orange bike is one of the rental bikes that are available everywhere downtown. You just go to one of the automated bike stands and swipe a credit card,and then just leave the bike somewhere downtown when done. A gps activates in the bike and some one will come around and collect it It was bitterly cold, it started snowing about 20 minutes after this photo was taken. Nice city lots to do,but only go during the warm months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/866/ce2ada7c-9515-4b5b-a6ec-e275365037e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Second Ward Noted for its theatres and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Second-Ward.dx553248632636742846) ![Gardens at Elizabeth Park, in Elizabeth, Charlotte, North Caroli](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690481999195942912/c1c94627-bc98-4c47-8b3f-91c1364b14ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Elizabeth If you're spending time in Elizabeth, check out sights like American Legion Memorial Stadium or Visulite Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at CPCC Central Campus Tram Stop or Elizabeth & Hawthorne Tram Stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Elizabeth.dx690481999195942912) ![One of the nicest AAA ball park so I’m sure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/866/99fe4942-4df6-4cda-9b3c-af557f4a40c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Third Ward Well liked for its art galleries and festivals, Third Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium, and jump on the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Third-Ward.dx553248632636765624) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Belmont While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and McGill Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Belmont.dx690481909875269632) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # First Ward Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app