Attending my first game in BOA in 18 years. Anything I (or new attendees) should know?

[Panther'sBigD]

Look at Knightdale. It's 20-30 mins from downtown Raleigh. 

[rippadonn]

When you're in Charlotte, go to McKoys Smokehouse and Grill. You'll thank me. Not too far from the stadium.

They've got Crackaroni and cheese and pulled BBQ, pulled BBQ chicken etc, etc.

Biker crowd, great food if you're tough enough. Just joking, very nice folk.

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

33 minutes ago, EgoDogg said:

I had this on the agenda since I first visited the Carolina's back in 2002. Finally at a point where it can finally happen.

Just messing with you, man. The Triangle is the best area in NC. More chill than Charlotte and more educated than any other area in NC. We have beautiful coasts and mountains but a lot of the folks that live there are redneck as hell. I’m just sad that it’s becoming way too expensive to own a home in city limits. Good luck on your trip and check out Glenwood South and Fayetteville street for dining/nightlife 

[DeSim]

2 hours ago, Cooby said:

I'm Jealous of ANYONE that will be at BoA Sunday.  It is going to be craaaaazy.  Enjoy

I was thinking about getting tickets early last week before the Cam news, and tickets at the upper levels were like $60-$70…I just checked and upper levels are $150

THE CAM EFFECT BABY. 

[Brooklyn 3.0]

2 hours ago, EgoDogg said:

We're doing carry-on only, and we already have a car reserved through Turo (essentially Airbnb for cars) about 10 minutes from the airport. So, it's just a matter of getting an Uber to the car pick-up. Wasting no time! 

And exhausted is just a part of reality now . Thanks!

Of the three, did you personally have a preference? I heard enough words of wisdom to stay clear of Durham. And where'd you end up moving to if you don't mind me asking.

Thanks again!

I liked Charlotte best. Durham was small, boring and run down. Raleigh was ok, but it felt like it was all about NCSU and nothing but upper middle class white families. Charlotte at least felt like a city. I lived there 18 years. I've been in Brooklyn since 2011.

[kungfoodude]

11 minutes ago, Brooklyn 3.0 said:

I liked Charlotte best. Durham was small, boring and run down. Raleigh was ok, but it felt like it was all about NCSU and nothing but upper middle class white families. Charlotte at least felt like a city. I lived there 18 years. I've been in Brooklyn since 2011.

So you basically have zero idea what you are talking about.

[EgoDogg]

1 hour ago, Paa Langfart said:

I'm not sure, unless you have a job lined up, why you would want to move inland with the whole coast of North Carolina available.  Or even the mountains over Asheville way as a strong second choice.  But the Raleigh area ?  What is the attraction ?

My wife and I both work remotely. Considered Asheville as well, but the main attraction is:

• Area Growth & Education. We're both in the tech industry.
• Stuff to do
• Closest drive of all the areas we considered to home (7.5 hours)
• There's plenty of trails nearby
• We are big fans of the yearly beach trip, so driving distance to Virginia Beach, Outer Banks, Myrtle Beach is a major plus
  • Not a fan of hurricane risk, so Charleston is out
• Needs to be within driving distance of Charlotte, too, for gamedays of course
• Those are just a few of the reasons behind it all.

[Brooklyn 3.0]

12 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

So you basically have zero idea what you are talking about.

Yes, if Raleigh has become a diverse mecca and Durham has tall buildings now ... I stand corrected, lol.

[cookinbrak]

My kid lives on the outskirts of Wake Forest. About 20 minutes from Falls Lake. You could look at prices in that area.

[kungfoodude]

12 minutes ago, EgoDogg said:

My wife and I both work remotely. Considered Asheville as well, but the main attraction is:

• Area Growth & Education. We're both in the tech industry.
• Stuff to do
• Closest drive of all the areas we considered to home (7.5 hours)
• There's plenty of trails nearby
• We are big fans of the yearly beach trip, so driving distance to Virginia Beach, Outer Banks, Myrtle Beach is a major plus
  • Not a fan of hurricane risk, so Charleston is out
• Needs to be within driving distance of Charlotte, too, for gamedays of course
• Those are just a few of the reasons behind it all.

Triangle and Triad both sound like they meet those needs. 

CLT is a fuging nightmare to get around(horribly behind in road infrastructure) but that wouldn't be an issue for telecommuting. 

Triad hasn't started to sprawl that badly. RDU is starting to sprawl in every direction. The hottest areas are probably North Raleigh/Wake Forest and Durham. Durham is especially growing. 

If you want access to RDU but outside the city limits, look at Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner and maybe out towards Clayton(Johnston Co. doesn't suit me but some like it).

[TF330]

I grew up in Huntersville, Went to college at NC State in '09. Now I'm up in Akron area and want to move back but price to buy in Raleigh or even Huntersville area just seems absurd even considering the housing market and definitely wild compared to the suburbs where we own up here. 

Maybe in a few years i'll justify it and move down and then i'll be able to be a season ticket holder 

[jopie87]

I have lived in California my whole life. Have seen the Panthers in AZ when the Cardinals played at ASU's stadium, and against San Diego back in the day. I'm going to my first home game on Sunday and have no idea what to expect. Never been around more than like 10 Panthers fans at once before.

 

[weyco2000]

Yeah, my son lives on Tyvola Rd and I go to his apartment to park and HE drives to the light rail station. We tailgate at Roaring Riot and head to the Stadium around noon.  Drink tickets at the tailgate are $3 each for draft ipa or cocktails, whichever you prefer. Food is included, but don’t expect too much.

Membership is $55 plus tax for 2 people, you get a gift pack with a shirt, key chain and a sticker.

It’s much easier and cheaper to park at the light rail station, hit the tailgate and walk a couple of blocks to the stadium. Parking around the stadium is about $30 average and the traffic is horrendous.

Anything I can do to help, let me know…. KEEP POUNDING!!!

[EgoDogg]

27 minutes ago, weyco2000 said:

Yeah, my son lives on Tyvola Rd and I go to his apartment to park and HE drives to the light rail station. We tailgate at Roaring Riot and head to the Stadium around noon.  Drink tickets at the tailgate are $3 each for draft ipa or cocktails, whichever you prefer. Food is included, but don’t expect too much.

Membership is $55 plus tax for 2 people, you get a gift pack with a shirt, key chain and a sticker.

It’s much easier and cheaper to park at the light rail station, hit the tailgate and walk a couple of blocks to the stadium. Parking around the stadium is about $30 average and the traffic is horrendous.

Anything I can do to help, let me know…. KEEP POUNDING!!!

Thanks @weyco2000, this is all great! And lines up with some tentative plans I put in place (Roaring Riot) thanks to some suggestions.

Roaring Riot:

• Wife & I joined the Roaring Riot early this afternoon (Philadelphia affiliate ), so we'll definitely be swinging by!
• We considering taking the rail station, after seeing the cost of hotels within walking distance, but ended up settling on something that I think is the best of both worlds. We decided to stay at a hotel about 20 minutes (driving distance) away from the stadium since it's so much cheaper. Early that morning, we'll drive to and park at one of the hotels with valet parking 1 mile from the stadium (already reserved - $10). And then have a nice, fairly short walk to the stadium.

Really appreciate everyone's feedback so far! Will be sifting through all of this over the next few days.

Edited November 16, 2021 by EgoDogg