Thrills & Chills This Halloween at Carowinds Theme Park

CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwire - Aug 24, 2012) - Your local haunted house has nothing on the SCarowinds Halloween Haunt XIII. The annual event at Carowinds Theme Park, near this South Charlotte, NC hotel, is sure to have the little ones -- and you -- running for the exit.

As the preferred hotel in Charlotte, NC near Carowinds, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood offers a convenient location just 3 miles from the theme park. SCarowinds Halloween Haunt XIII features zombies, psychotic clowns and other twisted characters, and the event is so intense that it's not suitable for anyone under the age of 13. The event requires a separate ticket and takes place every Friday and Saturday night from September 14^th to the 29^th; it then extends to include Sunday nights, too, until October 28^th. For tickets and more information, www.carowinds.com/haunt/.

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood offers special Carowinds Theme Park Charlotte hotel packages for one or two nights. Available through May 13, 2013, the packages include admission tickets to the theme park at rates from $134.50 to $159 a night. To make your reservation, visit the hotel's website or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US; be sure to enter/mention the promotional code THM.

In addition to great value, this hotel near Charlotte airport offers a number of amenities that are perfect for families. Kids love the seasonal outdoor pool, while parents can keep up with their healthy lifestyle at the state-of-the-art fitness center. Mornings are always delicious with the complimentary hot breakfast buffet, featuring healthy and kid-friendly options including eggs, freshly brewed coffee, fresh Belgian waffles, breakfast sandwiches, biscuits and gravy and quiche. Rooms and suites have lots of space to spread out and include 32-inch LCD TVs with more than 85 channels and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Extended king and executive king suites are also available and offer additional amenities.

About the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood
Located just 10 minutes from Charlotte Douglas Airport, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood offers a mix of Southern charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers alike. Stretch out in spacious guestrooms and suites, each offering well-lit work desks, complimentary high-speed Internet access and 32-inch LCD TVs with more than 85 channels, including HBO. For families, groups or just an upgraded stay, opt for an extended king or executive king suites; the latter feature custom comforters, thick mattresses and crisp linens. Located at the junction of I-77 and I-485, this uptown Charlotte hotel makes it easy to explore nearby attractions including the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Time Warner Cable Arena, Bank of America Stadium, Carowinds theme park and the Billy Graham Library. Before you head out for the day, start your morning with a complimentary hot continental breakfast with fresh Belgian waffles, quiche, eggs, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwiches and freshly brewed coffee. You can also keep up with your workout routine at the state-of-the-art fitness center or the seasonal outdoor pool.