free perks include parking, breakfast and a coffee station in the lobby. contemporary rooms with colorful decor feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, plus seating areas or desks. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a fitness room and a 24-hour snack stand. off i-485, this modern hotel in tree-lined grounds is 4 miles from the thrill rides at carowinds amusement park and 9 miles from bank of america stadium, home of the carolina panthers nfl team Charlotte Douglas International Airport 15 min
U.S. National Whitewater Center (21 min) Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (17 min) Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road (15 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. NASCAR Hall of Fame (15 min) Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Lake Wylie (24 min) Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. Carolina Harbor (13 min) Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park McDowell Nature Preserve (16 min) This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (30 min) Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Mint Museum Randolph (20 min) Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Billy Graham Library (13 min) Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Fury 325 (12 min) Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Freedom Park (20 min) A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (15 min) Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. |