| just off i-85, this informal all-suite hotel is 3 miles from the charlotte douglas international airport and 7 miles from discovery place science museum. theres also an indoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room, in addition to a business center, a convenience store and meeting space. the bright, contemporary suites feature flat-screen tvs, desks, and separate living rooms with pull-out sofas. freebies include a hot breakfast buffet, parking and an airport shuttle. all have free wi-fi, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 10 min
Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (12 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Fury 325 (21 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Mint Museum Randolph (18 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Levine Museum of the New South (11 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Billy Graham Library (8 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Freedom Park (18 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. 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. NASCAR Hall of Fame (14 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (13 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. U.S. National Whitewater Center (16 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Mint Museum UPTOWN (13 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Ray's Splash Planet (10 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (26 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Carowinds (17 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. | 
