| there's also a bar and meeting space. ranging from studios to 1-bedroom suites, the relaxed quarters offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, plus microwaves, pull-out sofas, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. off i-485, this understated hotel is 2 miles from big rock nature preserve and 11 miles from carowinds, a seasonal amusement park. some have kitchenettes and/or separate living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. other amenities include an indoor pool, a gym and coin-operated laundry facilities
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 19 min
Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road (19 min)
Spacious nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking. NASCAR Hall of Fame (18 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Carowinds (10 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (18 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (20 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Billy Graham Library (15 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Lake Wylie (31 min)
Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. McDowell Nature Preserve (23 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Mint Museum Randolph (24 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Carolina Harbor (16 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park Freedom Park (22 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Mint Museum UPTOWN (18 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Levine Museum of the New South (19 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Fury 325 (14 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. | 
