Improving the Economic Vitality of Our Downtowns

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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte/Matthews
11425 East Independence Blvd
Matthews, North Carolina

Sleep Inn Matthews
9900 Matthews Park Dr
Matthews, North Carolina

Quality Inn & Suites
13470 E Independence Blvd
Matthews, North Carolina

Comfort Inn Matthews
9701 E Independence Blvd
Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews Manor
1726 Spring Stone Drive
Matthews, North Carolina

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MATTHEWS EAST
9420 E Independence Blvd
Matthews, North Carolina

Econolodge & Suites Matthews
1938 Moore Rd
Matthews, North Carolina

Hampton Inn Charlotte/Matthews
9615 Independence Pointe Pkwy
Matthews, North Carolina

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charlotte I-485 a
2001 Mount Harmony Ch Rd
Matthews, North Carolina

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Matthews/Charlotte
1603 Matthews Mint Hill Rd
Matthews, North Carolina


Hotel Tips

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.



Things To Do

Matthews brings meaning to leisure time while enjoying the local yarn shop and wandering through in amazement with the different fibers and vast array of colors. Signing up for a class is easy and fun and serves as a great getaway for a few hours to enjoy the company of fellow knitters.

Matthews makes shopping for wine and other spirits easy by bringing an incredible collection sourced from local, regional well-known producers from around the World. Hit the wine tasting events and stock up on your favorite choice to be shipped home for your convenience.

Matthews is a great place to rent a bike and take it for a ride around downtown. There are many bike shops that sell bike and accessories as well as provide service and tuning on your ride. Don't forget your helmet and other protective gear such as reflective gear, headlight and horn.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Devany
I love downtown because there is so much life all around. From the shoppers walking the streets to the workers stocking the stores. Everybody comes together in one place, different purposes, yet all the same. Downtown stores are always so beautiful. You can see the care workers put into making their store not only clean and beautiful, but also safe and homey.

Sking King
I love walking through downtown when the sun finally comes out. You can get a great organic meal at one place, yummy sushi nearby, and awesome beer. Not to mention the Criterion has fabulous shows.

Sandy saltzer
Great shopping

Diana wheelen
Fun!

Stephanie Seavers
Close to work but also love all the small business owners, friendliness and just how supporting our local area makes me feel!


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