| complimentary perks consist of breakfast and parking. a mile from interstate 485, this laid-back hotel is 6 miles from roller coasters at carowinds amusement park and 15 miles from downtown charlotte. other amenities include a gym and an outdoor pool. suites offer separate sitting areas. the warmly decorated rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, microwaves and minifridges. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 20 min
McDowell Nature Preserve (24 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (20 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Fury 325 (15 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Freedom Park (24 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Mint Museum Randolph (23 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Carowinds (11 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Carolina Harbor (17 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park Lake Wylie (32 min)
Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. NASCAR Hall of Fame (19 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Billy Graham Library (16 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (37 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Camp Snoopy (15 min)
Amusement park offering a number of Peanuts-themed rides for children. Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road (11 min)
Spacious nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (19 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. | 
