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

฿1,305
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

฿1,305
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

฿1,305
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Guided Open-Air Minibus History&Sightseeing Tour

Charlotte's Guided Open-Air Minibus History&Sightseeing Tour

฿1,054
per adult
Charlotte's Guided Open-Air Minibus History&Sightseeing Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

฿2,510
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

฿1,674
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 ฿4,316 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,316
฿5,018 total
23 Aug - 24 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! (1,478 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean"

Reviewed on 13 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 ฿3,046 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,046
฿3,541 total
2 Sept - 3 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 ...
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St Charlotte NC
The price is ฿5,270 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿5,270
฿6,127 total
16 Aug - 17 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,797 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿2,797
฿3,252 total
18 Aug - 19 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (745 reviews)
"The hotel is clean and the receptionists were friendly. However, it is a basic hotel without amenities (hence only 3 stars for that). I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport
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 ฿2,711 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,711
฿3,152 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,170 reviews)
"Great, clean amenities and rooms. Recommend."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG
Hyatt House Charlotte/Rea Farms

Hyatt House Charlotte/Rea Farms

3 out of 5
9930 SANDY ROCK PLACE Charlotte NC
The price is ฿3,783 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,783
฿4,397 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hyatt House Charlotte/Rea Farms
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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 Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center 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 SouthPark Mall and Phillips Place.

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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