| suites add microwaves and minifridges. relaxed, modern rooms offer flat-screen tvs and desks. this straightforward hotel is 12 miles from downtown charlotte and 13 miles from bank of america stadium, home of the carolina panthers. free amenities include continental breakfast, and parking for cars and large vehicles. freebies include lodging for children 17 and under (with an adult), and wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 30 min
Discovery Place Nature | Advance Reservation Required (27 min)
Kid-oriented education center with live animals, nature trail & a play area, plus music events. Mint Museum Randolph (21 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Freedom Park (26 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. McAlpine Creek Park (12 min)
114-acre county park with a lake & fishing pier, soccer fields, hiking & bike trails, & a dog park. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (21 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. NASCAR Hall of Fame (20 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (21 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Romare Bearden Park (23 min)
This public green space is often host to fitness & cultural arts programs, including live music. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (22 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Elevation Church - Matthews (10 min) Mint Museum UPTOWN (22 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (20 min)
Imaginative, colorful children's library & theater with art classes, events & a teen room. Ray's Splash Planet (22 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Levine Museum of the New South (21 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. | 
