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CONCORD AREA INFORMATION |
HOTELS/MOTELS All hotels are within eight (8) miles of the academy |
| Holiday Inn Express |
2491 Wonder Drive
(Across from Concord
Mills) |
| Concord, NC |
| (704) 743-1080 |
| $69.00 + tax "Blue Ridge Rate"
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| Wingate Inn |
| 7841 Gateway Lane NW |
| Concord, NC |
| (704)979-1300 |
| $84.00/double + tax "Blue Ridge Rate" |
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| Hampton Inn |
| 612 Dickens Place NE |
| Concord, NC |
| (704) 793-9700 |
| $74.00 + tax "Blue Ridge Rate" |
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| Microtel Inn & Suites |
3113 Cloverleaf Parkway (3 miles from school) |
| Kannapolis, NC |
| 704-782-2300 |
| $59.00/double/ -$42/single "ask for Blue Ridge Rate" |
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| Sleep Inn |
1120 Copperfield Blvd.
Exit 60, I-85 @ Dale Earnhardt Blvd. |
| Concord, NC |
| (704) 788-2150 |
| $59.00/double/single "ask for Blue Ridge Rate" |
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| Bed & Bike Inn www.bedandbikeinn.com |
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15750 Mattons Church Rd. (17 miles from school) |
| Gold Hill, NC 28071 |
| (704) 463-0768 |
| $69.00+ tax "ask for Blue Ridge Rate" |
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| HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CONCORD |
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Union Street: There are great walking, jogging, and riding paths along this picturesque,
delightful street. As you are strolling along, you can admire
the historic old homes, and get a bite to eat at the eclectic
restaurants and coffee shops.
Spring Street: One street over from Union Street is Spring Street.
Particularly interesting is the Memorial Gardens with its
beautiful flowers. A sight to see, indeed!
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RESTAURANTS: There are a wide variety of restaurants for your dining pleasure. There are
grocery stores as
well, for the extras or for a late night snack.
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SHOPPING: Right around the corner, on US Hwy 29 N, is the Carolina Mall with stores
galore, food,
and an 8-theater cinema. If you are looking for an even bigger selection of
movies, Starlite
Cinemas has 14 theaters, and The Gem Theater, a huge, old-time theater with
a balcony
and vintage decorating, is close-and the price is always $2.00! If you are
looking for a real
bargain, we have countless outlet shopping malls a short drive away. One
that is especially
nice is Cannon Village in Kannapolis, the town next door. Concord Mills-the
largest outlet mall in the southeast-is also located about 12 minutes south of
the academy.
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PARKS: We have an awesome park nearby called Frank Liske Park. There are a
multitude of
activities, some of which are: picnic areas, paddle boats, and volleyball
courts,
softball fields, and miniature golf. There is a nature trail for hiking and
cycling,
and you can bring your pet, but keep him/her on a leash. No alcoholic
beverages allowed.
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AIRPORTS: Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) is about 30 minutes southwest of the
academy.
Piedmont Triad International (GSO) is approximately one hour northeast of
the academy.
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) is approximately two hours northeast
of the
Academy.
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RENTAL CARS: Located at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport:
- Avis 1-800-831-2847
- Alamo 1-800-327-9633
- Budget 1-800-527-0700
- Dollar 1-800-800-4000
- Enterprise 1-800-325-8007
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