| free perks include a gourmet southern breakfast and bike rentals. the ornate, antiques-filled rooms and suites have period furnishings, plush beds and en suite bathrooms, plus free wi-fi and tvs with cable channels. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. public areas include tree-shaded courtyard gardens and a library. housed in a colonial revival-style mansion dating from 1917 in the historic dilworth neighborhood, this elegant bed-and-breakfast is 1 mile from the nascar hall of fame and 2 miles from the bechtler museum of modern art. many have fireplaces and balconies, and some add kitchens and living rooms
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 20 min
Ray's Splash Planet (9 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Billy Graham Library (15 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (6 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Carowinds (18 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. U.S. National Whitewater Center (27 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (5 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Mint Museum Randolph (9 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Mint Museum UPTOWN (6 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Romare Bearden Park (8 min)
This public green space is often host to fitness & cultural arts programs, including live music. Freedom Park (6 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Levine Museum of the New South (9 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (8 min)
Imaginative, colorful children's library & theater with art classes, events & a teen room. NASCAR Hall of Fame (6 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (9 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. | 
