Optimist Park Travel Guide

Charlotte

A casual dining restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a chalkboard menu, and a brick wall.
A bar with wooden tables and a beer tap. There are people sitting and standing.
A modern bar with exposed ductwork and brick walls.
A brick building with a sign that reads "Big Song Brewing Co." and a red arrow pointing to the right.
A beer tap area with various taps and labels, including 'Brown Ale' and 'Red IPA'.

Stay near popular Optimist Park attractions

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.
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Things to do

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

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

฿1,291
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,291
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

฿1,291
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Savannah History Guided Open Air Cruiser Tour - Free Parking

Savannah History Guided Open Air Cruiser Tour - Free Parking

฿579
per adult
Savannah History Guided Open Air Cruiser Tour - Free Parking
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

฿2,482
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte

"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte

฿1,655
per adult
"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte
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Top hotels in Optimist Park

Hilton Charlotte University Place

Hilton Charlotte University Place

4 out of 5
8629 J M Keynes Dr Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,282 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,282
฿4,978 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,493 reviews)
"Great time"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hilton Charlotte University Place
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ฿2,825 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿2,825
฿3,284 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (2,208 reviews)
"The lobby and common spaces were so pretty, however the cleanliness and modernity of the rooms were not top tier. There was a greasy handprint on the wooden headboard and overall the finishes need some updating. We asked for a hair dryer four times and finally got one because the one in the room ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 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 ฿5,229 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,229
฿6,079 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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
Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport

Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
4125 Meadow Oak Dr. Charlotte NC
The price is ฿2,939 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,939
฿3,417 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Bank of America Stadium and Spectrum Center ...
Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport
Moxy Charlotte Downtown

Moxy Charlotte Downtown

3 out of 5
125 S Brevard St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,013 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿4,013
฿4,665 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (526 reviews)
"always nice staying at a moxy hotel! thank you!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG

2.5 out of 5
15139 Ballancroft Parkway Charlotte NC
The price is ฿2,483 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,483
฿2,887 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,178 reviews)
"nice"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG
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Where to stay in Optimist Park

Find the best Optimist Park areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a wooden facade and a large overhang.

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.

A calm lake with a boat, surrounded by dense forest and a clear sky.

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 SouthPark Mall and Park Road Park.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a partly cloudy sky.

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.

A modern building with a distinctive archway sculpture.
Photo by Eva Johnson
Open Photo by Eva Johnson

Second Ward

Noted for its theatres and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.

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