| suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. there's free hot breakfast and parking, as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and a gym. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. 9 miles from the discovery place museum. set 4 miles from the carowinds amusement park, this straightforward hotel off i-77 is 9. other amenities include a business center, a convenience store and guest laundry facilities. relaxed rooms offer free wifi, desks with ergonomic chairs, flat-screen tvs with premium channels, and ipod docks, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 15 min
Freedom Park (17 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Fury 325 (10 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. NASCAR Hall of Fame (12 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (12 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Carowinds (6 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. McDowell Nature Preserve (20 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Mint Museum Randolph (16 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road (15 min)
Spacious nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking. U.S. National Whitewater Center (22 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Lake Wylie (27 min)
Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. Carolina Harbor (12 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park Billy Graham Library (9 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (33 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (13 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. | 
