Smallwood Travel Guide
Charlotte
Popular places to visit
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Lake Norman
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman during your travels 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
Explore the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Experience the roaring speed of a car race in a simulator, see historic muscle cars, and test out your mechanical skills in this place of honor for successful car racers.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Smallwood
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Room was nice and warm on arrival. The room was an older room but was still very nice.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Super clean thank you!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Room clean and comfortable- met all my needs during my stay! Lovely hotel!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Great service
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Very clean room, amenities and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown
Staff was very helpful and friendly, room was clean and the location of the hotel was perfect for us to walk around to anywhere we needed to go! We will definitely stay here for future trips
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Smallwood
Third Ward
Well liked for its art galleries and festivals, Third Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium, and jump on the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop to get around the city.
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.
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 Blumenthal Performing Arts 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.
Wilmore
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wilmore and surrounding area, you can visit Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium.
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.
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.
