the airy, understated studios come with kitchens and sitting areas, plus free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sofabeds. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living rooms. a hot breakfast buffet is complimentary, as are regular evening socials. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in the uptown area, this modern hotel is within a 2-minute walk of both a tram stop and the spectrum center sports and events venue, and a 10-minute walk from the nascar hall of fame. other amenities include a gym, an outdoor exercise area and a coin-operated laundry. there are also 2 informal restaurants, as well as bbq facilities and a convenience store Charlotte Douglas International Airport 18 min
Freedom Park (11 min) A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Romare Bearden Park (5 min) This public green space is often host to fitness & cultural arts programs, including live music. Ray's Splash Planet (6 min) County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (10 min) African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Levine Museum of the New South (5 min) Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (9 min) Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Billy Graham Library (13 min) Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Mint Museum UPTOWN (10 min) Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (6 min) Imaginative, colorful children's library & theater with art classes, events & a teen room. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (9 min) Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Mint Museum Randolph (10 min) Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. NASCAR Hall of Fame (3 min) Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Carowinds (17 min) Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. U.S. National Whitewater Center (26 min) Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. |