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Popular places to visit
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a top university in Charlotte. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Spectrum Center is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event 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 Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Experience the roaring speed of a car race in a simulator, see historic muscle cars, and test out your mechanical skills in this place of honor for successful car racers.
Activities
Charlotte: Haunted Walking Ghost Tour
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Historical city tour on eco-friendly cart
Charlotte:Historical Southern Elegance Guided Tour by Vintage Car
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Other neighbourhoods around University City
North Charlotte
While you're in North Charlotte, take in top sights like Little Sugar Creek Greenway 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 Little Sugar Creek Greenway, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
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 Levine Museum of the New South while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 7th St Station or Davidson Street Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
Uptown Charlotte
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 Bank of America Stadium 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.