First Ward Travel Guide

Charlotte

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Spectrum Center

8.6/10 (3,769 reviews)
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

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

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

฿1,302
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,302
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,302
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte: Queen City Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Curses & Corsets: Charlotte's Candlelight Ghost Tours

฿801
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Curses & Corsets: Charlotte's Candlelight Ghost Tours
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

฿1,636
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

฿2,638
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
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Top hotels in First Ward

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

2.5 out of 5
311 East 5th Street Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,817 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿4,817
฿5,599 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,375 reviews)
"Great stay and close to spectrum center"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

3 out of 5
435 E Trade Street Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,661 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿4,661
฿5,418 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

3 out of 5
508 N. College St. Charlotte NC
The price is ฿5,059 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,059
฿5,881 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

4 out of 5
230 N College St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿5,387 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,387
฿6,262 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ฿3,454 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,454
฿4,015 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,338 reviews)
"The room was a little bit broken down. The sofa chair was peeling at the arm rests, the bathroom caulk was stained, the gourmet was dirty upon arrival, and the shower handle was coming off. This didn’t really bother me much, the remains stuck to the toilet bowl went down after flushing a couple times ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿6,411 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,411
฿7,453 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Omni Charlotte Hotel
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Where to stay in First Ward

Find the best First Ward 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.

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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.

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