Optimist Park Travel Guide
Charlotte
Visit Optimist Park
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Explore the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Charlotte Ghost Tour: Dead Funny Comedy Ghost Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Top hotels in Optimist Park
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Great place to stay Good location
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Concord
Omni Charlotte Hotel
We went to a restaurant for breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
I didn't have the breakfast but our room was clean and comfortable. Its downtown so it noisy at night but to be expected. Parking was expensive because the comedy show so it wasn't a surprise.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
315@Loso Hotel
Everything was great other than the back and use doors were inaccessible at night. Our room cards would not work on the doors. We had to walk around the entire hotel. Not safe for women traveling alone.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hilton Charlotte University Place
The hotel is generally fine.clean, nice bar_restaurant. But disappointed no complimentary breakfast. Beds were a bit hard and had issues falling asleep.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Optimist Park
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like NoDa Brewing Company or Highland Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
Fourth Ward
Travellers choose Fourth Ward for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mint Street Tram Stop or Gateway Station Tram Stop and check out top sights like Discovery Place.
Plaza Midwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Plaza Midwood and surrounding area, you can visit Visulite Theatre and American Legion Memorial Stadium.
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.
