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During your Charlotte vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Mint Museum of Art
With the recently added Dalton Wing, this stately museum displays a fine survey of European and American art, as well as the internationally recognized Delhom Collection of porcelain and pottery. Also featured are pre-Columbian art, contemporary American prints, African objects, vast collections of costumes and antique maps, and gold coins originally minted at the facility. New galleries exhibit studio glass and pottery from North Carolina studios. An admission ticket also gains you admittance to the Mint Museum of Craft & Design (220 N. Tryon St.).
Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
Since 1927, one of Charlotte's special attractions, created by Elizabeth and Edwin Clarkson, has been a 3-acre enclosed area in the heart of a residential neighborhood. Mrs. Clarkson was known as the city's "bird lady." Some 142 winged species have been sighted in the walled garden, which was once a bare clay field. Birders and garden lovers will have a field day as they browse through the Upper, Lower, Main, Wild, Herb, and Rose gardens. The gardens are at their most splendid in the spring, when birds are returning from their winter migration. A bulletin board tells you which birds are around at the moment.
Discovery Place & the Nature Museum
Discovery Place is one of the top hands-on science and technology museums in the region. This uptown center features such permanent exhibits as a tropical rain forest and an aquarium. There's also an OMNIMAX theater. The static-electricity demonstration, which literally makes your hair stand on end, is a perennial favorite. Temporary exhibits on loan from other science centers keep the place forever changing.
SpringHill Suites Charlotte Airport
SpringHill Suites is Marriott's new concept in economy all-suites lodging offering clean, convenient, quality accommodations - all for a great value! Our suites are up to twenty-five percent larger than standard guest rooms and feature a living area with large well-lit work desk and ergonomic chair, sofa sleeper and upholstered chair and ottoman, pantry area with coffee maker, microwave, small refrigerator and sink and sleeping area with one or two beds. All suites have high speed Internet ...
Sun Suites of Charlotte-Mathews
Sun Suites is a leading economy, extended stay lodging chain, featuring clean, convenient, quality accommodations, specially designed for the extended stay guest. The Sun Suites of Charlotte is a 3-story building featuring 141 guestrooms, complete with apartment size kitchens and comfortable living areas. The Hotel is conveniently located with easy access from the interstate and minutes away from downtown Charlotte. Great restaurants and shopping nearby. Free ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/SouthPark
The hotel is located eight miles south of uptown in SouthPark, which is Charlotte's most prestigious business, retail, dining and shopping area. It is situated in the premier Phillips Place Complex and is within walking distance of a 10 theatre movie house. Charlotte Douglas Intl Airport 10 M NW, Connections Shuttle 589-7744. Charlotte Transportation Center 12 M NE, Bus schedule 336-3366. Amtrak Station 14 M NE, Train ...
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