| the simply furnished studios come with flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes; some provide desks. along highway 74, this unassuming all-suite hotel is 2 miles from nemo's reef aquarium, and 7 miles from walking trails and picnic areas at colonel francis beatty park. complimentary amenities include parking and guest laundry facilities. minimum-stay rules apply. wi-fi is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 29 min
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (18 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Mint Museum Randolph (17 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Freedom Park (22 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Billy Graham Library (24 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Mint Museum UPTOWN (18 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. McAlpine Creek Park (8 min)
114-acre county park with a lake & fishing pier, soccer fields, hiking & bike trails, & a dog park. Elevation Church - Matthews (7 min) Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (17 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (17 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Ray's Splash Planet (18 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Discovery Place Nature | Advance Reservation Required (23 min)
Kid-oriented education center with live animals, nature trail & a play area, plus music events. Levine Museum of the New South (17 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. NASCAR Hall of Fame (16 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. | 
