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If you're looking for a destination with activities and attractions to keep everyone happy, Charlotte is the place. Carowind theme park provides families with an exciting day of water sliding and roller coaster riding, while Discovery Place offers more fun, but with education thrown in while the kids aren't looking. Anyone with a need for speed can head to the Lowe's Motor Speedway to watch NASCAR racing, while history buffs will enjoy the city's historical museums. Quiet days can also be had... more » If you're looking for a destination with activities and attractions to keep everyone happy, Charlotte is the place. Carowind theme park provides families with an exciting day of water sliding and roller coaster riding, while Discovery Place offers more fun, but with education thrown in while the kids aren't looking. Anyone with a need for speed can head to the Lowe's Motor Speedway to watch NASCAR racing, while history buffs will enjoy the city's historical museums. Quiet days can also be had picnicking at a park or window shopping along downtown streets. « less
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Dolce Ristorante

Nov 19, 2009

On Tuesdays, they make gnocchi. It was silky and delicious no matter the sauce. I had the butter sage--superb. more

Drury Inn and Suites Charlotte

5 of 5 stars
Houston
Nov 19, 2009

This was the nicest hotel that I ever stayed at in this price range and it ties with the best hotel in any price range. The rooms was beautiful - big tv, microwave, refrigerator, lots of cable...more

Holiday Inn Charlotte - Center City

1 of 5 stars
New York, NY
Nov 18, 2009

This hotel, while moderately maintained, is next to a loud club on the corner that keeps their doors open and BLASTS their music throghout the night. Mind you, I'm writing this on a Wednesday night,...more

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