Second Ward Travel Guide
Charlotte
Visit Second Ward
Stay near popular Second Ward attractions
Things to do
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour
Curses & Corsets: Charlotte's Candlelight Ghost Tours
Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus
Top hotels in Second Ward
Omni Charlotte Hotel
"The staff was very nice and loved the stay. Stayed for Joji concert and they loved talking to us and made us feel welcomed"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC
"I always enjoy staying here when I’m in town!"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
"2 of the restaurants are closed on Monday and Tuesday, the Rooftop bar and the sports bar. Was disappointed to discover this during our stay. But the breakfast buffet is very good!"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
"Bar wasn’t open long, pool was the size of a kiddie pool, it was EXTREMELY hot in the lobby, we’re told it was a 75$ security hold that actually turned out to be $175. Valet parking is charged by the day and not a flat fee to stay. That was not disclosed. All in all will not be coming back to this ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown
"The room was clean. The staff were all wonderful. Overall a really great place to stay :)"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Second Ward
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.
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.
SouthPark
SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like SouthPark Mall and Phillips Place.
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.
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.
