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 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
VR Gaming Experience at Game Z in Charlotte

VR Gaming Experience at Game Z in Charlotte

฿835
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

฿1,302
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
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
1 Hour Race Car or Flight Simulator Experience in Charlotte

1 Hour Race Car or Flight Simulator Experience in Charlotte

฿534
per adult
1 Hour Race Car or Flight Simulator Experience in Charlotte
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Top hotels in Optimist Park

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! (2,342 reviews)
"The room tv wasn’t working the remote for Ac buttons barely worked and the toilet was clogged up. Housekeeping does not come to put clean linen are anything on your bed."

Reviewed on 12 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,441 reviews)
"Decent hotel good atomospher would stay there again"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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 ฿4,247 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,247
฿4,937 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,361 reviews)
"The stay was excellent I like that they had 24 hour shuttle service to the airport"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
555 South McDowell Street Charlotte NC
The price is ฿4,533 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿4,533
฿5,270 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
315@Loso Hotel

315@Loso Hotel

2 out of 5
315 E Woodlawn Rd Charlotte NC
The price is ฿3,621 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,621
฿4,210 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
315@Loso Hotel
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive Charlotte NC
The price is ฿2,116 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿2,116
฿2,460 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,442 reviews)
"Location was deceiving. And the staff was not helpful with any of my request"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
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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 Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.

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 cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a large parking lot, and a clear blue sky.

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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