Title: Optimist Park Travel Guide: Best of Optimist Park, Charlotte Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Optimist Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Optimist-Park-Hotels.d553248635976469011.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)[Optimist Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Optimist-Park.d553248635976469011.Car-Hire-Guide)[Optimist Park Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Optimist-Park.d553248635976469011.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Optimist Park Travel Guide ## Charlotte ![Optimist Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810225149/872bae66-caf9-458e-bcc8-e417b4a6a858.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Optimist Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810225149/390cdbfe-fe37-4960-8975-83f8d1c27175.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Optimist Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810225149/00b552f3-63ca-4c13-856d-2061e6c2e99a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Optimist Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810225149/997b8fa2-0056-4186-92ef-70d764b7a614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Optimist Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810225149/f638867f-ac3b-4f3f-8f71-b362574215c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Optimist Park Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Charlotte travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte.dx178247) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Birdsong Brewing Co.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810225149/390cdbfe-fe37-4960-8975-83f8d1c27175.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Birdsong Brewing Co. A trendy terrace and patio beside redbrick walls provide an ideal setting to try the various beers of this family-run brewery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birdsong-Brewing-Co-Optimist-Park.d553248635810225149.Attraction) ![Bank of America Stadium and downtown city skyline of skyscrapers, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058039/0aaf8676-45e7-461d-b2ff-fc455ceb8ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bank of America Stadium Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bank-Of-America-Stadium-Charlotte.d6058039.Attraction) ![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 lively festivals in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spectrum-Center-Uptown-Charlotte.d6066135.Attraction) ![Lake Norman, at McCrary Access Area, in Mooresville, North Carol](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6187666/a0e97109-98bd-4fd3-9bf6-b73a94047f7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Norman Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Norman-Charlotte.d6187666.Attraction) ![Charlotte Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066145/f84acbb7-63d4-4996-83e6-41c1a1305305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charlotte Convention Center In downtown Charlotte check out trade shows, sporting events and conventions at this key venue that features grand ballrooms and dining areas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Convention-Center-Charlotte.d6066145.Attraction) ![Charlotte Motor Speedway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066139/e730196c-8732-4bd1-92bc-c408f411b996.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charlotte Motor Speedway Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Motor-Speedway-Charlotte.d6066139.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1345366/8fb8b610-6ba6-4cb6-af5f-f46338269cff.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) ![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/5201169/780d4cce-de03-41ed-9430-5c85be2ad709.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 Ghost Tour: Dead Funny Comedy Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49622403/962402e1-6525-4e98-baf0-51f799f58df7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charlotte Ghost Tour: Dead Funny Comedy Ghost Tour £28 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charlotte-ghost-tour-dead-funny-comedy-ghost-tour.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's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45999636/0300cd30-528a-4fa2-97fd-03661ca6b188.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour £36 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charlottes-only-southern-charm-hauntedtrue-crime-golf-cart-tour.a45999636.activity-details) [See all activities in Charlotte](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Charlotte.d178247.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Optimist Park ![Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3100/3063/8f813d89_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End 5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC £92 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,744 reviews) I really loved the indoor heated pool! The maintenance man, Ryan, was very helpful & nice. The shrimp & grits with sausage in the restaurant for dinner was delicious & huge portions & the entire breakfast bar was delicious. The entire hotel is clean & I loved my room. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=3063&PinnedHotelID=3063&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469011) ![Hilton Charlotte University Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5500/5442/a3ad89a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Charlotte University Place 8629 J M Keynes Dr Charlotte NC £119 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,346 reviews) TV in the room did not work well. I could not turn on/off using remote control. And starbucks cafe manager was not kind and not correct to confirm order. She counted order which I did not order. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=5442&PinnedHotelID=5442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469011) ![315@Loso Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90722300/90722262/9ef42fb6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 315@Loso Hotel 315 E Woodlawn Rd Charlotte NC £69 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,547 reviews) Great service super clean great price Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=90722262&PinnedHotelID=90722262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469011) ![Great Wolf Lodge Concord](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2740000/2733400/2733328/c645c577_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Great Wolf Lodge Concord 10175 Weddington Road Concord NC £187 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly resort in Concord. Enjoy 4 indoor pools, 2 restaurants and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Nothing Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=2733328&PinnedHotelID=2733328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469011) ![Moxy Charlotte Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114815700/114815678/871fd56c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Moxy Charlotte Downtown 125 S Brevard St Charlotte NC Fully refundable £101 4 Apr - 5 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Spectrum Center ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (263 reviews) All good, just need better instructions on where to check in. There's nothing indicating you have to go yo the 13th floor. I arrived at 2am and called several times, no one answered. I only got the information from other guest that happened to arrive 20 minutes after me. 20 minutes can feel like ... Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=114815678&PinnedHotelID=114815678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469011) ![Omni Charlotte Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6961/6d5de6d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Omni Charlotte Hotel 132 E Trade St Charlotte NC £162 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=6961&PinnedHotelID=6961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469011) [See all 3,184 properties in Optimist Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248635976469011) 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 Optimist Park hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976469011&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976469011&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976469011&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976469011&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976469011&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976469011&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976469011&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976469011&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Optimist Park ![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) ### Lockwood While Lockwood isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Lockwood.dx690480678151041024) ![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 Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Belmont.dx690481909875269632) ![First Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/866/e7a16b10-1d81-4b32-b911-a943b1369ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### First Ward Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of First Ward. Make a stop by Spectrum Center or Blumenthal Performing Arts Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 7th St Station or Davidson Street Tram Stop to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-First-Ward.dx553248632636742819) ![NoDa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/866/c23f1e87-8d5e-4ff2-94db-30e38ce87967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### NoDa While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like NoDa Brewing Company or Highland Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-NoDa.dx553248635976470724) ![Fourth Ward](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) ![Plaza Midwood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/866/23736003-b997-4883-8ec9-31be600d85b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Plaza Midwood If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Plaza Midwood and surrounding area, you can visit Spectrum Center and Visulite Theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlotte-Plaza-Midwood.dx553248635976475436) --- --- - [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) # Optimist Park Travel Guide