The Econo Lodge® hotel is conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate 40 and Interstate 77, just minutes from the historic downtown area. This Statesville, NC hotel is also close to the Statesville Civic Center, Fort Dobbs state historic site, Lake Norman State Park and the Emerald Hollow Mine, the only emerald mine in the United States open to the public for prospecting. Be sure to visit the nearby Iredell Museums, featuring the Iredell Museum of Arts and Heritage and the Children's Museum of Iredell County. The Statesville Regional Airport is six miles, the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is 46 miles and the Piedmont Triad International Airport is 62 miles away. The hotel is walking distance from numerous restaurants. Several shopping areas are also nearby. Be sure to visit the on-site Exit 151 Lounge, which offers a happy hour, karaoke on Wednesday nights and a DJ and dancing on the weekends.