Visit University City
Popular places to visit
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals 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 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.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Bojangles' Coliseum
Catch an event at Bojangles' Coliseum during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte’s Southern Elegance Guided Tour by Vintage Cart
Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours
Top hotels in University City
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Convenient location 2nd time staying here, will probably content stay here when visiting family.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
Will stay again
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
Really quick and timely check in. Very clean room and no issues
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
Received a jacuzzi room. It was huge and clean. Traveling by myself for work I felt safe as well.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
The room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Charlotte/University Research Park
Everything was great! Customer service was top tier!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University City
North Charlotte
While you're in North Charlotte, take in top sights like Highland Park and jump on the metro at 36th Street Station to see more of the city.
NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like Highland Park or NoDa Brewing Company, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
Plaza Midwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Plaza Midwood and surrounding area, you can visit Spectrum Center and Visulite Theatre.
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.
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 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.
