| the straightforward rooms provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. off highway 74, this unassuming hotel is a 4-minute walk from shops at windsor square and 14 miles from the university of north carolina at charlotte. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add sitting areas with sofabeds. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a hot tub. parking is complimentary, as is continental breakfast served in a casual dining room
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 30 min
Levine Museum of the New South (18 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Freedom Park (24 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Mint Museum Randolph (18 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Discovery Place Nature | Advance Reservation Required (25 min)
Kid-oriented education center with live animals, nature trail & a play area, plus music events. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (19 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (20 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. NASCAR Hall of Fame (18 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Billy Graham Library (25 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Mint Museum UPTOWN (19 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Elevation Church - Matthews (4 min) Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (19 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. McAlpine Creek Park (9 min)
114-acre county park with a lake & fishing pier, soccer fields, hiking & bike trails, & a dog park. Ray's Splash Planet (20 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. | 
