What is Charlotte Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you've been trying to find the ideal family-friendly vacation destination, you may want to consider Charlotte. Here you'll find a variety of family activities sure to appeal to both kids and parents alike. From the sports events to the theater scene, Charlotte has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Carowinds Theme Park and Discovery Place. When you're ready to kick back after a day of touring the area with the kids, Charlotte has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with family suites. You can make a choice from 166 Charlotte accommodations to find one you and the family can appreciate.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Charlotte?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Days Inn Charlotte Central

Walking distance from Discovery Place
• • Outdoor pool • Rollaway beds



Oakwood at the Mint

Walking distance from Discovery Place
• • Free parking • Arcade




Residence Inn Charlotte City Center

3-star hotel with bar, near EpiCentre
• • Free cribs • Free full breakfast • Free in-room internet • Restaurant • Comfy beds



Execustay At Courtney Oaks

City-center Charlotte hotel with health club
• • Outdoor pool • In-room kitchens • Arcade • Picnic area • Rollaway beds

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Charlotte?

You’ll discover that Charlotte and the surrounding area provides lots of entertaining things to do while you're out and about with the kids. Here are some suggestions to make your getaway educational and fun:

Attractions
• • NASCAR Hall of Fame
• • Discovery Place

Parks
• • Romare Bearden Park
• • Freedom Park
• • UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Mint Museum Uptown
• • Levine Museum of the New South
• • Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Food & Drink
• • Lang Van
• • Heirloom
• • U.S. National Whitewater Center