| off highway 49 and 5. children age 17 and under stay free with parents in the same room. amenities include a fitness room, coin-operated laundry machines and free parking. 6 miles from the mcdowell nature preserve, this basic hotel is 4. the simple rooms feature free wifi, premium cable tv, and full kitchens with fridges and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 7 miles from renaissance park golf course
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 17 min
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (25 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Lake Wylie (19 min)
Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. Mint Museum Randolph (22 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Freedom Park (22 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Billy Graham Library (16 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. NASCAR Hall of Fame (17 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (17 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. U.S. National Whitewater Center (23 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road (16 min)
Spacious nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking. Carowinds (7 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. McDowell Nature Preserve (12 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (19 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Fury 325 (7 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Carolina Harbor (13 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park | 
