University City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Explore the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Charlotte. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte Ghost Tour: Dead Funny Comedy Ghost Tour
Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus
Top hotels in University City
Hilton Charlotte University Place
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
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Everything is good but don't book through Hotels.com--it charges much more than the hotel charges.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
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Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
Everything was great from top to bottom
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
The room was clean and comfortable. Great choice for the price. Staff were all friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
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
Other neighbourhoods around University City
North Charlotte
While you're in North Charlotte, take in top sights like Highland Park and jump on the metro at 36th Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
Lockwood
While Lockwood isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.