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Popular places to visit
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.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Charlotte’s Southern Elegance Guided Tour by Vintage Car
Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours
Charlotte FUNNY Historical Comedy City BUS Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
30-Minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Top hotels in College Downs
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
It's my favorite hotel in Charlotte it's the only place I stay.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Airport shuttle was convenient. Breakfast was good. Easy location and updated rooms.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Very nice stay
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hilton Charlotte University Place
The room was super clean, fresh, full of amenities and had a great view of the board walk. Super friendly staff, clean restrooms throughout.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
315@Loso Hotel
Friendly staff!!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
Walked in and was greeted by Latitia at the front desk, who was warm and welcoming and so helpful with how to navigate the area in terms of dining and the shuttle. She was great. Slept in a comfortable bed, had a nice hot shower with great water pressure in the morning, caught the free shuttle to ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around College Downs
University City
Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens and Electrolux Corporate Headquarters are major draws, and you can catch the metro at McCullough Station or JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station to see more of the 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 Highland Park or NoDa Brewing Company, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
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.
