| featuring sitting areas with sofabeds, the streamlined suites offer wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. amenities include a casual lobby bar, a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool, plus a furnished terrace with a fire pit. jones sr. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a 15-minute walk from carowinds amusement park, this relaxed all-suite hotel is a mile from interstate 77 and 8 miles from harry l. golf course. parking and a breakfast buffet are also available
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 20 min
U.S. National Whitewater Center (27 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road (14 min)
Spacious nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking. Freedom Park (23 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Carowinds (16 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Mint Museum Randolph (23 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. McDowell Nature Preserve (17 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Lake Wylie (24 min)
Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (20 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Carolina Harbor (6 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (30 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Billy Graham Library (16 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (19 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Fury 325 (2 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. NASCAR Hall of Fame (19 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. | 
