| a bbq/picnic area is on-site. set in the lively charlotte center city, this modern hotel in a high-rise that's atop the epicentre entertainment, dining and shopping complex and next to charlotte transportation center, the city's central bus and light rail station, is an 8-minute walk from the exhibits at the nascar hall of fame. streamlined rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. suites add separate living rooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some have pull-out couches, and/or balconies that offer city views. a breakfast buffet is available for a fee and served in a casual mediterranean restaurant/bar. there's a 24/7 gym
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 19 min
Ray's Splash Planet (7 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Billy Graham Library (13 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Mint Museum Randolph (10 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Romare Bearden Park (5 min)
This public green space is often host to fitness & cultural arts programs, including live music. NASCAR Hall of Fame (4 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Mint Museum UPTOWN (10 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (10 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Carowinds (17 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (6 min)
Imaginative, colorful children's library & theater with art classes, events & a teen room. U.S. National Whitewater Center (26 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Freedom Park (11 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (10 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Levine Museum of the New South (6 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (9 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. | 
