College Downs Travel Guide

Charlotte

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a mix of older buildings.
A bowl of soup with a piece of toasted bread on top.
A restaurant and bar named Macado's with a clock above the entrance.

Things to do

SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium

SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium

฿842
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,279
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
VR Gaming Experience at Game Z in Charlotte

VR Gaming Experience at Game Z in Charlotte

฿820
per adult
VR Gaming Experience at Game Z in Charlotte
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,279
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

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

฿1,279
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
1 Hour Race Car or Flight Simulator Experience in Charlotte

1 Hour Race Car or Flight Simulator Experience in Charlotte

฿525
per adult
1 Hour Race Car or Flight Simulator Experience in Charlotte
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Top hotels in College Downs

Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿6,297 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,297
฿7,320 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,383 reviews)
"The staff were all sweet. But for the amount of money I paid 820.00 for 2 nights, the hotel was very ho hum. I’ve been in nicer hotels that cost much less. There was a street preacher right under our window with a loud speaker until midnight shouting. All I smelled was marijuana in all the elevators…. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
3315 Scott Futrell Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ฿3,888 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿3,888
฿4,520 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ฿2,849 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,849
฿3,312 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Hilton Charlotte University Place

Hilton Charlotte University Place

4 out of 5
8629 J M Keynes Dr Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,290 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,290
฿4,987 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,524 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hilton Charlotte University Place
Moxy Charlotte Downtown

Moxy Charlotte Downtown

3 out of 5
125 S Brevard St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,047 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,047
฿4,705 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (565 reviews)
"Very beautiful hotel my husband and i enjoyed for his birthday the downtown scenery and Dj night and the Gym we will be back"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC

3 out of 5
610 S. Caldwell St. Charlotte NC
The price is ฿5,134 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿5,134
฿5,968 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC
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Where to stay in College Downs

Find the best College Downs areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Ballantyne

Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like TD 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 Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.

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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.

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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 Shoppes at University Place 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.

College Downs Travel Guide