The new Mint Museum and the Mint Museum of Craft & Design has opened under one roof in Charlotte, N.C.'s Uptown district. The museum is the final attraction to open in the Levine Center for the Arts. In addition to the Mint, the development includes the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture, and the John S. and James L. Knight Theater, along with an array shops and restaurants.
The 145,000-square-foot, five-story Mint Museum Uptown includes two full floors of galleries, each featuring 12,000 square feet of permanent collection space and 6,000 square feet of changing exhibition space. The museum will house distinguished American and contemporary art collections and select works of European fine art.
A dramatic multi-story atrium features a 60-by 60-foot glass curtain wall offering spectacular views of the urban landscape. The building also includes a cafe, the Lewis Family Gallery, painting and ceramics studios, a street-level Museum Shop and much more.
For more, visit www.mintmuseum.org.
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte has launched a new package designed for art lovers and featuring admission to the long-awaited Mint Museum Uptown, located within walking distance of the hotel.
The ongoing "EnjoyMINT" package includes deluxe accommodations for one weekend night, breakfast for two, two tickets to the Mint Museum, overnight valet parking and a late 4 p.m. check-out.
Rates from $319 per night are available on Friday, Saturday or Sunday evenings, while a Thursday evening option is also available when combined with a Friday night stay. Room-only weekend rates start from $249 and include a $50 for two night stays.
The eco-focused Ritz-Carlton Charlotte features a 13,000-square-foot bi-level penthouse Spa & Wellness Center, fitness center and bromine-treated swimming pool. Dining highlights include the Lobby Lounge's regional and organic culinary choices and signature martinis, cocktails, wines, coffees and flavored ice teas, while the street-side BLT Steak offers prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood and classic American dessert favorites.
The hotel is also within walking distance to NBA games, the new NASCAR Hall of Fame and Discovery Place Museum for the young and young-at-heart.
Located seven miles from the Charlotte airport, the hotel is within a few minutes walk from Uptown Charlotte's favorite sights, restaurants, clubs, shopping and tourist attractions.
For more information, visit www.ritzcarlton.com or call 1-800-241-3333.
Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.
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