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

฿1,279
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

฿1,279
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

฿1,279
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

฿2,460
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

฿1,640
per adult
"In The Streets & Eats" Mural Art Tour Of Charlotte
Charlotte: Queen City Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Curses & Corsets: Charlotte's Candlelight Ghost Tours

฿787
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Curses & Corsets: Charlotte's Candlelight Ghost Tours
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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.

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.

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 brick pathway leading to a building with a dome and a clock tower.

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.

Optimist Park Travel Guide