Help A Huddler Out!

[Montsta]

So I'm trying to come into NC for the Bears game from California. My brother lives in Wake Forest and I'll be staying with him Friday and Saturday night, but I'm trying to inconvenience him as little as possible. Me and my lady will be flying in Friday and leaving Monday. I'm thinking of flying in to Raleigh-Durham, and flying out of Charlotte. I can then just rent a car Sunday morning to come out to the tailgate, watch the game, and then drop the car off Sunday night. Is this a good plan of attack? What hotels are close to the area? Where can I find a place that is good to eat and has good beer close to the stadium? Any help you locals could give me would be greatly appreciated.

[Brooklyn Bully]

The stadium is within blocks of about six hotels. Maybe more and the area is littered with restaurants. You're fine in that department.

[Dpantherman]

Zod has boarding space for you in his basement. Lease must be signed in blood

[mush]

priceline a hotel in downtown charlotte, you got plenty of time and they'll all be very close to the stadium. I know Courtyard by Marriott can almost be seen from our tailgate lot. There are tons others I'd honestly just priceline it though.

Pretty sure the Hilton downtown has a rental car kiosk in it as well. Beer places there are tons of so don't worry about that.

[Montsta]

Zod has boarding space for you in his basement. Lease must be signed in blood

Why am I thinking of the pawn shop from Pulp Fiction mixed with Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs?

I think I'll stay at Courtyard. Thanks though.

[Anybodyhome]

Beware of the Raleigh to Charlotte drive. Although on a map it doesn't look that far, truth is, there's no easy, short way to get to Charlotte from Raleigh.

Why am I thinking of the pawn shop from Pulp Fiction mixed with Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs?

And, based on that statement, you might not want to travel any backroads...

[Mother Grabber]

Git the gimp!

[Wither]

Zod has boarding space for you in his basement. Lease must be signed in blood

I hear he takes pictures of you too.

[Pimpdaddy]

...make sure you take the little lady to Twin Peaks....

[Crimson Tide Panther]

...make sure you take the little lady to Twin Peaks....

Bring lots of sanitary wipes

[Pimpdaddy]

Bring lots of sanitary wipes

..lol, yea and were some steel plated shoes....

[GRWatcher]

Beware of the Raleigh to Charlotte drive. Although on a map it doesn't look that far, truth is, there's no easy, short way to get to Charlotte from Raleigh.

My daughter & son-in-law make this drive a few game days every year. It's not a bad drive until you get past Salisbury on I-85 south. Otherwise it's a pretty wide open ride and now cuts off a great deal of road where you never see Greensboro. Find a fast pack of cars and stay with them. They're going to the game too. 540 to 40 is the sweetest drive in Raleigh.

[smash_n_dash]

Wouldn't it be cheaper to rent the car in Raleigh and drive to Charlotte? I've made that drive a few times and its not bad. Takes about 1 hr 40 minutes from Chapel Hill which is cheaper than purchasing plane tickets for a 25/30 minute plane ride?

[smash_n_dash]

Just curious, how much are plane tickets between Raleigh and Charlotte? I know Southwest and Jetblue (my favorites because they're generally the cheapest) don't have flights between the two airports.