Our Charlotte hotels make it easy to access these local attractions and events: Carolina Panthers Charlotte Bobcats Carowinds Discovery Place Charlotte Mint Museum of Art Afro-American Cultural Center With the ability to attend both professional football and basketball games, sports fans will find plenty to cheer about in Charlotte. For NFL action, head to Bank of America Stadium to watch the Carolina Panthers play. If basketball is your game, head downtown to Time Warner Cable Arena and watch the Bobcats (soon to be renamed the Hornets in honor of Charlotte’s basketball heritage) shoot some hoops. Known as the Thrill Capital of the Southeast, the Carowinds amusement park offers fun and adventure for all ages. Get your heart pumping on rollercoasters like the Carolina Cyclone, Vortex and Borg Assimilator. Carowinds also offers plenty in the way of family fun thanks to rides like Rip Roarin’ Rapids, Scooby-Doo’s Haunted Mansion. Kids will not want to miss taking a ride on the Nick-O-Round, an antique carousel built in 1923 featuring favorite Nickelodeon characters. If you want to combine education and entertainment into one experience, downtown Charlotte’s Discovery Place is the hands-on museum you are looking for.
In addition to its exhibits, the museum is also home to an aquarium and exhibit areas focused on the rainforest, wild animals and human health. Additionally, Discovery Place offers access to the Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theatre and Charlotte Nature Museum. If you want to explore art in an interesting historical setting, the Mint Museum of Art is for you. The Mint Museum is housed in a building that once served as the region’s first U.S. Mint as far back as 1836 before the space was converted into North Carolina’s first art museum. Today, The Mint hosts a wonderful selection of exhibits, including historic pieces as well as contemporary art from around the world. Be sure to visit between 5-10 p.m. on Tuesdays for free admission. Complete your tour of the arts at the Afro-American Cultural Center. The center has been a community staple for over three decades, and offers a diverse selection of exhibits, performances, hands-on activities and workshops. The center features an indoor theatre in addition to an outdoor amphitheater, meaning visitors can watch live jazz, dance performances and drama shows year-round. You certainly will not be at a loss for things to do on your trip to the Queen City. So if you are looking for Charlotte, NC hotels, make sure to book a room with one of our Choice Hotels for everything you need for a successful vacation.