Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charlotte I-85 Airport, NC

Even if you’re in Charlotte, North Carolina for business, this hotel’s location near the heart of the Queen City offers guests an ideal opportunity to explore unique attractions. If you appreciate art and music, the Mint Museum of Art has a wide array of artistic styles in its collection and the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre may be hosting a big event while you’re in town. Children are sure to have a fun, stimulating time at Discovery Place, and people of all ages can find something fun at Carowinds. Concord Mills and South Park Mall have premiere shops, such as Outdoor World and the Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store. NASCAR enthusiasts will enjoy the Richard Petty Driving Experience or a tour of the Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

Guests of the Country Inn & Suites will be near:

• Discovery Place (5.5 miles)
  This science museum in Charlotte is a major attraction for children and adults alike. It features one of two IMAX theatres in North Carolina, the OMNIMAX.
  Phone: +1 (704) 372-6261
• U.S. National Whitewater Center (6.7 miles)
  The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world's premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center offering activities such as rafting, biking, rock climbing and so much more. The world's largest artificial whitewater river and an official U.S. Olympic Training Site are right here in Charlotte.
  Phone: +1 (704) 391-3900
• Mint Museum of Art (7.6 miles)
  One of the oldest and most prestigious art museums in the state, the Mint Museum offers more than 81,000 square feet of American, European, pre-Colombian, Spanish colonial and local and regional art.
  Phone: +1 (704) 337-2000
• SouthPark Mall (8.4 miles)
  Considered one of the top malls in the southeast, this shopping mall features such stores as Anthropologie, Apple, MontBlanc, Origins, Sigrid Olsen, Macy's and Nordstrom.
  Phone: +1 (704) 364-4411
• Carowinds (10 miles)
  Opened in 1973, this 112-acre theme park is one of the major family-friendly attractions in Charlotte.
  Phone: +1 (704) 588-2600
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte (12 miles)
  UNC-Charlotte is a public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, and has a student population of more than 22,000.
  Phone: +1 (704) 687-2000
• Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (14 miles)
  This outdoor entertainment venue hosts a variety of big-name acts such as Faith Hill, Dave Matthews Band and Linkin Park.
  Phone: +1 (704) 549-5555
• Concord Mills (15 miles)
  This enormous mall in Concord features a number of stores including Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks 5th Avenue OFF 5TH Outlet, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Nine West, as well as a 24-screen movie theater and a number of dining options.
  Phone: +1 (704) 979-3000
• Lowe's Motor Speedway (16 miles)
  Watch your favorite NASCAR driver race for the chase at this speedway in Charlotte. Enjoy a "Feel the Thrill" tour available on non-event days.
  Phone: +1 (704) 455-3200
• Richard Petty Driving Experience (16 miles)
  Experience the thrill and learn what it takes to drive a professional race car from experienced drivers and pit crews.
  Phone: +1 (704) 455-9443