Optimist Park Travel Guide
Charlotte
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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.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
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.
Charlotte Convention Center
In downtown Charlotte check out trade shows, sporting events and conventions at this key venue that features grand ballrooms and dining areas.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a top university in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Top hotels in Optimist Park
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Staff was patient and friendly.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Older but clean
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
bar was nice the staff was nice.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
Great staff. Clean room, nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
Very clean room.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
315@Loso Hotel
Room was clean and nice. The only issue was thw fan for the hvac it was pretty loud but it was almost like white noise so we could deal with it.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Optimist Park
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 Spectrum Center and Visulite Theatre.
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.
Elizabeth
If you're spending time in Elizabeth, check out sights like American Legion Memorial Stadium or Visulite Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at CPCC Central Campus Tram Stop or Elizabeth & Hawthorne Tram Stop.
