| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the relaxed rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and desks with ergonomic chairs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. suites add pull-out sofas and wet bars. just off i-77, this straightforward hotel is 6. 8 miles from the nascar hall of fame and 8. parking and an airport shuttle are available. it's also 7 miles from charlotte douglas international airport. 3 miles from discovery place. there is no charge for kids 17 and under staying with an adult. amenities include free continental breakfast and a convenience store, as well as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. there are also conference facilities and a business center Charlotte Douglas International Airport 12 min
McDowell Nature Preserve (23 min) This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Billy Graham Library (7 min) Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Fury 325 (13 min) Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (36 min) Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. U.S. National Whitewater Center (24 min) Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Carowinds (9 min) Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Freedom Park (18 min) A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (11 min) African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. 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 (13 min) Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. NASCAR Hall of Fame (12 min) Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (12 min) Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Mint Museum Randolph (16 min) Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Mint Museum UPTOWN (11 min) Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. |