Also known as "Race City USA," due to its being the home of several of auto racing's top teams, scenic Mooresville, North Carolina, truly offers something for everyone. Racing fans can visit exciting attractions like Lowe's Charlotte Motor Speedway, the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame and team shops, including Dale Earnhardt, Inc. and everyone, including the family pet, will love the 32,510-acre Lake Norman State Park, encompassing a 33-acre lake, extensive hiking and biking trails, and picnic areas. Several pet-friendly hotels are located in the area, featuring reasonable pet fees and complimentary Internet access.
As of October 2010, the Holiday Inn Express accepts one pet under 50 lbs. with an additional fee of $25 per day, two pets or more incur a $50 per day additional fee. Situated just a few minutes drive away from scenic Lake Norman, and directly off Interstate 77, the Holiday Inn Express offers an outdoor swimming pool, a well equipped fitness center, a business center, and a free, daily "Express Start Breakfast." Last renovated in 2004, the hotel has 74 guest rooms with "Simply Smart" bedding with pillow top mattresses, complimentary, high-speed, wireless Internet access, 32-inch flat-screen cable televisions, telephones with free local calls, and microwaves and refrigerators. Take your pet for an afternoon romp at Lake Norman State Park, located 15-minutes away, or visit local attractions within two miles of the hotel, such as downtown Mooresville, North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame, and Memory Lane Motorsports Museum. Nearby restaurants include the adjacent Applebee's Family Restaurant and Hooter's.
Holiday Inn Express Mooresville-Lake Norman
130 Norman Station Blvd.
Mooresville, NC 28117
704-662-6900
hiexpress.com
Located within a 30-minute drive of Charlotte and close to Lowe's Motor Speedway, TownePlace Suites welcomes your pet with no weight restrictions. As of October 2010, a non-refundable fee of $75 applies per pet per stay. The all-suite hotel boasts 116 spacious suites featuring separate full kitchens, dining rooms and bedrooms with complimentary, high-speed, wireless Internet access, telephones with free local calls, and 32-inch flat-screen cable televisions with HBO, CNN and ESPN. TownePlace Suites provides a free, daily continental breakfast each morning in its on-site restaurant, Taste of the South, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include an indoor, saltwater swimming pool and spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and a media room with a Wii gaming system. Local attractions feature Lowe's Motor Speedway and Birkdale Village. Nearby dining options include Jeffery's American Restaurant, Iron Grill Japanese Restaurant and Vinnie's Sardine Seafood Restaurant.
TownePlace Suites Charlotte Mooresville
139 Gateway Blvd.
Mooresville, NC 28117
704-659-8600
marriott.com
The 80-guest room Clarion Inn is situated eight miles south of Mooresville in the neighboring town of Cornelius. As of October 2010, the hotel welcomes your dog or cat weighing up to 35 lbs., for an additional $25 per stay. There is a limit of two pets per room, and the hotel does not accept reptiles. Guest rooms feature pillow top mattresses, complimentary, high-speed, wireless Internet access, cable televisions, and microwaves and refrigerators. Take advantage of the outdoor, seasonal swimming pool and hot tub, 24-hour exercise room and business center. Enjoy a daily free hot breakfast, served in the hotel lobby area. Area attractions include Lake Norman, Ramsey Creek Park, and the Lazy 5 Ranch, an exotic animal park. Adjacent restaurants feature R.J.Gator's and Mac's Biker Bar and Grill.
Clarion Inn Cornelius
19608 Liverpool Pkwy.
Cornelius, NC 28031
704-896-0660
clarionhotel.com
