| freebies include parking, an airport shuttle, and hot breakfast served in a down-to-earth dining room. this straightforward all-suite hotel is 11 minutes' walk from renaissance park golf course, 6 miles from charlotte douglas international airport and 7 miles from the nascar hall of fame. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add living rooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. relaxed studios provide complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, kitchens and sofabeds. there's also a terrace/bbq area featuring a firepit, as well as an outdoor pool, a fitness room and a business center
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 8 min
U.S. National Whitewater Center (22 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Levine Museum of the New South (15 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (13 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Mint Museum UPTOWN (15 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (15 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (32 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Carowinds (11 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Billy Graham Library (5 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Mint Museum Randolph (18 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. NASCAR Hall of Fame (13 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Fury 325 (15 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. McDowell Nature Preserve (23 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Freedom Park (19 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (15 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. | 
