Optimist Park Travel Guide

Charlotte

A casual dining restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a chalkboard menu, and a brick wall.
A bar with wooden tables and a beer tap. There are people sitting and standing.
A modern bar with exposed ductwork and brick walls.
A brick building with a sign that reads "Big Song Brewing Co." and a red arrow pointing to the right.
A beer tap area with various taps and labels, including 'Brown Ale' and 'Red IPA'.

Stay near popular Optimist Park attractions

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.
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Things to do

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

฿1,305
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,305
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,305
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

฿2,510
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte

"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte

฿1,674
per adult
"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte
Charlotte's Guided Open-Air Minibus History&Sightseeing Tour

Charlotte's Guided Open-Air Minibus History&Sightseeing Tour

฿1,054
per adult
Charlotte's Guided Open-Air Minibus History&Sightseeing Tour
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Top hotels in Optimist Park

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ฿3,777 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿3,777
฿4,391 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (2,099 reviews)
"The property was clean and well-maintained, the rooms were spotless, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and all amenities were available and in excellent condition. I had a great experience and would gladly stay here again."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ฿2,415 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,415
฿2,807 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿6,462 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,462
฿7,513 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,368 reviews)
"The accessibility is key. Also how polite the staff is"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Moxy Charlotte Downtown

Moxy Charlotte Downtown

3 out of 5
125 S Brevard St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿5,374 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿5,374
฿6,247 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Hilton Charlotte University Place

Hilton Charlotte University Place

4 out of 5
8629 J M Keynes Dr Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,944 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,944
฿5,748 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG

2.5 out of 5
15139 Ballancroft Parkway Charlotte NC
The price is ฿3,038 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,038
฿3,531 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG
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Where to stay in Optimist Park

Find the best Optimist Park areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a wooden facade and a large overhang.

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.

A calm lake with a boat, surrounded by dense forest and a clear sky.

Ballantyne

Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like The Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.

The entrance to Southpark with a glass canopy and a fountain.

SouthPark

SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like SouthPark Mall and Phillips Place.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a partly cloudy sky.

South End

If you're spending time in South End, check out sights like Amos' Southend or The Music Yard and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

A modern building with a distinctive archway sculpture.
Photo by Eva Johnson
Open Photo by Eva Johnson

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.

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