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.

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.).

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte University Research Park
SpringHill Suites is Marriott's concept in economy all-suites lodging featuring clean, convenient, quality accommodations including pantry area with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and sink, living area with sofa bed and work desk and sleeping area - all for a great value! All suites offer complimentary high speed Internet access and upgraded bedding. The SpringHill Suites Charlotte University Research Park is located within one quarter mile of EPRI, IBM and Wachovia CIC and one mile ...

Days Inn Charlotte/Woodlawn Near Carowinds
The Days Inn Charlotte/Woodlawn - Near Carowinds is located only 5 miles from downtown, and only 1 block from the business district or the Highway. This two-story property offers an outdoor pool and a free continental breakfast in the mornings. They are located only 7 miles from the famous ...

Best Western Sterling Hotel & Suites
'From: The north. Take Interstate 85 South to Exit 38. Then take Interstate 77 South to Exit 6A to Woodlawn Road. Continue to the second traffic light and the Best Western Sterling Hotel & Suites is on your right. 'From: The south. Take Interstate 77 North to Exit 6A to Woodlawn Road. Continue to second traffic light. The Best Western Sterling Hotel & Suites is on your right. 'From: The east. Take Interstate 40 West to Interstate 85 to Exit 38. Then take Interstate 77 South to Exit 6A to ...