Western Piedmont

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Beautiful, quiet and huge park in Concord, NC
Beautiful, quiet and huge park in Concord, NC
Just completed and opened to the public, this long-closed granite quarry that over years filled with rainwater is now Winston-Salem's newest park. The city skyline is visible in the distance.
Attended a company picnic here. You can rent the venue for weddings & parties as well. You can canoe, rock climb or just sit under the shelter & enjoy the fans. Great for all ages.
The hike up to Kings Pinnacle is pretty easy (minus the very end), but the views are the kind you'd expect from a much tougher hike. A quick detour on a #roadtrip home from Thanksgiving in South Carolina led us here!

Where to stay in Western Piedmont

Charlotte Center City showing outdoor art and modern architecture

Uptown Charlotte

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Uptown Charlotte
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Lake Wylie

While visiting Lake Wylie, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Wylie and Oakton.

Lake Wylie
Boardwalk along Lake Wylie, at McDowell Nature Preserve, in Char

Ballantyne

Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like The Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.

Ballantyne
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SouthPark

SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.

SouthPark
Byron's Courtyard South End in Charlotte

South End

When in South End and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Spectrum Center or Museum of Illusions - Charlotte and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

South End
This picture was taken in downtown Charlotte,NC about 10 minutes after arriving in the city by car. The orange bike is one of the rental bikes that are available everywhere downtown. You just go to one of the automated bike stands and swipe a credit card,and then just leave the bike somewhere downtown when done. A gps activates in the bike and some one will come around and collect it It was bitterly cold, it started snowing about 20 minutes after this photo was taken. Nice city lots to do,but only go during the warm months.

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.

Second Ward
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is RM324 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM324
RM373 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,608 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77

2.5 out of 5
6125 Nations Ford Road Charlotte NC
The price is RM349 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM349
RM429 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bank of America Stadium and Carowinds Theme Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (561 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable room and hotel. Friendly staff and a great convenience market located in the Lobby where we could grab wine, snacks and coffee while we enjoyed a pizza during a poll game.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77
Moxy Charlotte Downtown

Moxy Charlotte Downtown

3 out of 5
125 S Brevard St Charlotte NC
The price is RM437 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
RM437
RM504 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Spectrum Center and Bank of America ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (187 reviews)
The Moxy hotel was an amazing experience.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kasa NoDa Charlotte

Kasa NoDa Charlotte

4 out of 5
1700 N Brevard St Charlotte NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Spectrum Center and Bank of America ...
9/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
Great stay!

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Kasa NoDa Charlotte
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

4 out of 5
2109 Morton St Charlotte NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (632 reviews)
Very nice and clean

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

4 out of 5
9655 Statesville Rd Charlotte NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Northlake Mall and Huntersville ...
7.6/10 Good! (118 reviews)
The room was clean. Staff was friendly. The only complaint that I have is that it was really cold in the room and I could not adjust the thermostat to warm the room up. I turned up the thermostat, but the room stayed at 65 degrees.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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