Optimist Park
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Popular places to visit
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.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.
Lake Norman
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Walk around the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a top university in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do
Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour
Charlotte: Markets, Museums, and Parks 2-Hour Segway Tour
Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City
Charlotte: Queen City Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour
Big Bite Brew Tour in Charlotte's LoSo District
Optimist Park Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2024
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Other neighbourhoods around Optimist Park
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Belmont
While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium.
![NoDa Brewing Company which includes interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/178000/178959-Noda-Brewing-Company.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like NoDa Brewing Company or Little Sugar Creek Greenway, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
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Fourth Ward
Travelers choose Fourth Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mint Street Tram Stop or Gateway Station Tram Stop and check out top sights like Discovery Place.
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Plaza Midwood
If you're spending some time in Plaza Midwood, The Light Factory and Midwood Park are top sights worth seeing.
![Charlotte Center City showing outdoor art and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/178000/178501-Bechtler-Museum-Of-Modern-Art.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Uptown Charlotte
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and 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.
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Elizabeth
If you're spending time in Elizabeth, check out sights like American Legion Memorial Stadium or Visulite Theatre and hop on the metro to see more the city at CPCC Central Campus Tram Stop or Elizabeth & Hawthorne Tram Stop.