| amenities include a complimentary continental breakfast and an outdoor pool, as well as parking for cars, trucks and buses. this simple budget hotel, a 7-minute drive from the nascar hall of fame and a 12-minute drive from the charlotte douglas international airport, is off i-77 and close to light rail transportation. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all rooms include en suite bathrooms and tvs with cable/satellite channels, plus microwaves and fridges. some have whirlpool tubs. there's also free wifi and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 13 min
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (7 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Freedom Park (12 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Mint Museum UPTOWN (8 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. U.S. National Whitewater Center (25 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (35 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (9 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Carowinds (10 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Levine Museum of the New South (9 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. NASCAR Hall of Fame (7 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Mint Museum Randolph (12 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (9 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Ray's Splash Planet (6 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Billy Graham Library (7 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Fury 325 (14 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. | 
