| upscale, earth-toned rooms come with wi-fi (fee), flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, plus rainfall showerheads, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. occupying a glass skyscraper adjacent to the charlotte convention center, this polished hotel with a lynx light rail stop is a 9-minute walk from the nascar hall of fame. dining options include a southern restaurant with a terrace, a sleek bar, and a lobby cafe. there's a 24-hour gym with a lap pool. wi-fi is free in public areas. upgraded rooms offer skyline views, while suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas, plus additional tvs and bathrooms. meeting space is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 16 min
U.S. National Whitewater Center (23 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (8 min)
Imaginative, colorful children's library & theater with art classes, events & a teen room. Carowinds (14 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (5 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. NASCAR Hall of Fame (5 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Romare Bearden Park (10 min)
This public green space is often host to fitness & cultural arts programs, including live music. Ray's Splash Planet (6 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Mint Museum Randolph (10 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (13 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Levine Museum of the New South (9 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Freedom Park (9 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Mint Museum UPTOWN (4 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (2 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Billy Graham Library (10 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. | 
