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Destination Charlotte lets you explore the attractions of Charlotte and book your hotel room online. You'll find detailed information about Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary, UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens, The Energy Explorium at Lake Norman, Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park, Carolina Raptor Center and other local attractions on our Attractions Page. We offer great deals on all of our featured hotels. Have a great trip to Charlotte!
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Fairfield Inn by Marriott Charlotte Northlake from $69 per night
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4.2 miles/6.7 Km from Carolina Raptor Center
Marriott's award winning economy hotel lodging chain features clean, convenient, quality accommodations and the peace of mind you get from Marriott consistency
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Comfort Suites Charlotte from $79 per night
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4.3 miles/6.8 Km from Carolina Raptor Center
Walking distance to shops and restaurants near I-77 and I-85. FREE hot buffet breakfast and Manager's Reception.
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Carolina Raptor Center
Visitors to the Carolina Raptor Center can watch wild birds of prey rip up their lunch and eat it on the spot. Located within the Latta Preserve complex, the Raptor Center is an outdoor recreation spot with an educational bonus. The center focuses on research and rehabilitation, helping injured birds heal and return safely back into the wild. Indoor facilities house a visitor center and exhibits, while outdoors attractions include plenty of aviaries where you can get up close to the scary birds of prey.
6000 Sample Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-875-6521

Charlotte Metro Zoo
4400 Cook Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
704-279-6363
Large cats, primates, bears, and reptiles call this zoo home, and there is a large petting zoo. Bring a lunch and enjoy the picnic facilities.

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Charlotte, North Carolina - Omni Charlotte Hotel from $99 per night
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3.7 miles/5.9 Km from Charlotte Museum of History
Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte's vibrant financial, business and entertainment district. The hotel is highlighted by the "Shops on the Square", featuring 26 specialty shops, 7 restaurants, 2 lounges and world class health
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Doubletree Hotel Charlotte-Gateway Village from $89 per night
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4.8 miles/7.6 Km from Charlotte Museum of History
The Doubletree Charlotte Hotel Gateway Village is just minutes from Charlotte Douglas Intl Airport and within easy reach of I-77. Bordered by the landscaped
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Westin Charlotte from $115 per night
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4.6 miles/7.3 Km from Charlotte Museum of History
Property Type - Hotel the Westin Charlotte is Located Downtown Next To the Charlotte Convention Center and Convenient To All Major Businesses. The 700
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Charlotte Museum of History
Recently expanded to cover 36,000 square feet, the Charlotte Museum of History now emphasizes three themes: freedom, the influence of our environment, and the changing face of Charlotte. The museum is near the Hezekiah Alexander house, home to a Carolinian who signed the Declaration of Independence and co-framed the first North Carolina State Constitution and Bill of Rights. Built in 1774, it's the oldest original structure in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. On the homesite tour, guides in authentic colonial dress will show you around. After checking out the house, visitors can enjoy the museum's collection of art and objects from around the world, dating from pre-colonial times to the 20th century."
3500 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC 28012
704-825-9286
The gardens are located on the banks of Lake Wylie and have recently expanded to 110 acres comprising four major gardens: the Perennial garden, the Cottage garden, the Four Seasons garden and the Canal garden. The gardens' managers have designed a Southern-style visitors' center framed by enormous white columns and topped with an authentic stained glass roof. With many species ranging from crepe myrtle and gromfina to roses and sweet potato plants, the Botanical Garden offers much to see and to delight the eye.


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Charlotte, North Carolina - Embassy Suites Hotel Charlotte from $99 per night
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2.6 miles/4.1 Km from Charlotte Trolley and Museum
This Hotel Has an Eight-Story Open Atrium With Three Glass Elevators and 274 Suites. We Are in Close Proximity To Area Restaurants -Shopping and Various
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Marriott Charlotte Southpark from $99 per night
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3.9 miles/6.2 Km from Charlotte Trolley and Museum
Luxury, comfort and southern hospotality!Located in South Park, The Park is just minutes away from Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina's number one business district. Choose from a superbe guest room or suite, for a truly memorable experience.
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Holiday Inn Center City from $81 per night
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1.7 miles/2.7 Km from Charlotte Trolley and Museum
Stay in the heart of the Queen City at Charlotte's elegant Holiday Inn Center City! Enjoy luxurious accommodations, featuring spectacular views, in-room
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Charlotte Trolley and Museum
This museum features the last surviving trolley (since 1938) in Charlotte. The trolly ride will take you about 1/2 mile from Atherton Mill and back again. The conductors gladly point out items of interest along the way, making for a good tour of the area. The Museum contains several trolley cars in the process of being renovated; also offered are historical displays on the role of the streetcar in Charlotte's history, photos of trolleys around the world, and the trolly-themed gift shop.
2104 South Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-375-0850

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Charlotte, North Carolina - Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte City Center from $89 per night
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0.3 miles/0.4 Km from Discovery Place
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard by Marriott surrounds you with all the comforts that make business and pleasure travel easy. Relax
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Westin Charlotte from $115 per night
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0.6 miles/0.9 Km from Discovery Place
Property Type - Hotel the Westin Charlotte is Located Downtown Next To the Charlotte Convention Center and Convenient To All Major Businesses. The 700
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Holiday Inn Center City from $81 per night
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0.1 miles/0.1 Km from Discovery Place
Stay in the heart of the Queen City at Charlotte's elegant Holiday Inn Center City! Enjoy luxurious accommodations, featuring spectacular views, in-room
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Discovery Place
This museum features some of the coolest science exhibits around, including the "Sparks, Anyone?" electricity demonstration of an enormous Van der Graaf generator crackling with menacing-appearing blue lightning bolts. There's also a giant walk-through replica of a human eyeball and an assortment of animatronic dinosaurs, complete with sound effects. A three-story rainforest, aquarium, NASA control-room simulation, and other hands-on areas offer plenty to keep kids and adults busy.
301 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-372-6261

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Charlotte, North Carolina - Fairfield Inn by Marriott Charlotte Northlake from $69 per night
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4.8 miles/7.6 Km from Historic Latta Plantation
Marriott's award winning economy hotel lodging chain features clean, convenient, quality accommodations and the peace of mind you get from Marriott consistency
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Comfort Suites Charlotte from $79 per night
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4.8 miles/7.6 Km from Historic Latta Plantation
Walking distance to shops and restaurants near I-77 and I-85. FREE hot buffet breakfast and Manager's Reception.
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Historic Latta Plantation
The house, built in the early 1800s by prosperous traveling merchant James Latta, has been carefully restored and refurbished with antiques approximating, as closely as possible, the Lattas' original furnishings. Several personable and knowledgeable costumed guides lead tours throughout the two-story, Federal-style home. Visitors should be prepared to make a day of it -- Latta Place is just one of Latta Plantation Park's many offerings. The Carolina Raptor Center, an Equestrian Center, canoe rentals, and picnic areas also await guests.
5225 Sample Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-875-2312


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Charlotte, North Carolina - Fairfield Inn by Marriott Arrowood from $79 per night
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3.5 miles/5.6 Km from Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park
Marriott's award winning economy hotel lodging chain features clean, convenient, quality accommodation and the peace of mind you get from Marriott consistency
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Towneplace Suites by Marriott Charlotte Arrowood from $94 per night
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3.6 miles/5.7 Km from Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park
TownePlace Suites by Marriott are designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our office suites give you thirty percent more
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Staybridge Suites Charlotte Arrowood from $80 per night
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3.5 miles/5.6 Km from Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park
Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn located in SW Charlotte in the Arrowood business district offers a choice of three spacious suite accomodations: a studio, one bedroom or two bedroom/two bath. All suites feature
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Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park
Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park commands over 100 acres and includes more than 50 roller coasters and thrill rides. The WaterWorks boasts water slides, a river ride, and a wave pool. The Drop Zone hoists you and your loved ones up100 feet and gives you a serious scare as it (safely) drops you. The Carolina Cyclone coaster includes four consecutive 360-degree loops and a 450-degree uphill helix. Top Gun: The Jet Coaster is an inverted steel coaster (the only one in the Carolinas) with floorless cars suspended below the track; its six stomach-churning inversions challenge even veteran riders. For a break from the thrill seeking, visitors might want to head over to the Family Fun area that features kid-paced attractions and rides, with several life-size Hanna-Barbera and Nickelodeon cartoon characters roaming the streets.
14523 Carowinds Blvd
Charlotte, NC
704-588-2600


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Cornelius, North Carolina - Best Western Lake Norman from $65 per night
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4.9 miles/7.8 Km from The Energy Explorium at Lake Norman
Conveniently located just 15 miles north of downtown Charlotte, the Best Western Lake Norman echoes the maritime theme of Victorian buildings in Liverpool,
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Huntersville, North Carolina - Candlewood Suites Huntersville from $90 per night
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3.9 miles/6.2 Km from The Energy Explorium at Lake Norman
Each Candlewood Suite offers a fully equipped kitchen, oversized desk and recliner, 2 phones, 2 separate phone lines with data ports, CD player, VCR, hairdryer,
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Huntersville, North Carolina - Courtyard by Marriott Lake Norman from $94 per night
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4.0 miles/6.4 Km from The Energy Explorium at Lake Norman
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. The Courtyard
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The Energy Explorium at Lake Norman
Located at McGuire Nuclear Station, the Explorium features a a number of hands-on exhibits and interactive games designed to introduce and educate kids about the wonders of atomic power generation. The Explorium also offers a mile-long nature trail, wildflower garden, and picnic area.
13339 Hagers Ferry Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-875-5600
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Residence Inn by Marriott Charlotte University Research Park from $79 pe
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1.3 miles/2 Km from UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Residence Inn by Marriott is designed to make you feel at home for a day, a week, a month or more. Our suites give you fifty percent more space than a
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Country Inn and Suites Charlotte University Place from $79 per night
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1.4 miles/2.2 Km from UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Hotel Features an Indoor and Outdoor Pool As Well As a Fitness Center. Complimentary Continental Breakfast is Available Each Morning. All Rooms Are Available
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Homewood Suites Charlotte North-Univ Research from $104 per night
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1.3 miles/2 Km from UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens
The Homewood Suites Charlotte-North is located on the north side of the city near University Research Park and the University of North Carolina. It is
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UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens
These gardens feature hundreds of varieties of flowers, from roses to rhododendron to crepe myrtles to cymbidium orchids. The Van Landingham Glen, one of the leading rhododendron gardens in the Southeast, and the Susie Harwood Garden with its Oriental gazebo, winter garden, and plants from around the world, are both open to the public daily during daylight hours. A special highlight of the Greenhouse is a two-story simulated rain forest. The Greenhouse also offers a number of other climate areas which house desert plants, winter-flowering orchids, carnivorous pitcher plants and many others.
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
704-547-2555
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Embassy Suites Hotel Charlotte from $99 per night
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2.8 miles/4.4 Km from Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary
This Hotel Has an Eight-Story Open Atrium With Three Glass Elevators and 274 Suites. We Are in Close Proximity To Area Restaurants -Shopping and Various
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Hyatt Charlotte from $95 per night
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1.7 miles/2.7 Km from Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary
The Hyatt Charlotte offers luxurious guest rooms, fabulous dining and magnificent meeting facilities located in SouthPark, one of North Carolina's most
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Charlotte, North Carolina - Doubletree Hotel Charlotte-Gateway Village from $89 per night
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3.8 miles/6 Km from Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary
The Doubletree Charlotte Hotel Gateway Village is just minutes from Charlotte Douglas Intl Airport and within easy reach of I-77. Bordered by the landscaped
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Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary
Once a private residence, Wing Haven features four acres filled with woods, formal gardens and walks. The gardens, designed as a bird sanctuary, provide plenty of food and shelter for numerous species of birds. Visitors can also tour the home and visit the garden shop."
248 Ridgewood Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209


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