Lodging and Dining

Within walking distance of the Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte's center city has over 150 restaurants, entertainment and arts venues and 3,700 hotel rooms to suit all tastes and budgets.

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Transportation

Charlotte's brand-new LYNX light rail line makes Uptown more accessible than ever! Pair that with the free Gold Rush shuttle, and you've got great ways to get where the action is without using your car.

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Parking

Growing cities have growing pains, and Charlotte is no exception! Take a few minutes to plan ahead for your parking needs. Plenty of parking is available within blocks of the Charlotte Bobcats Arena as are free shuttles via the Gold Rush!

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Sponsors

The CIAA corporate sponsor retention rate is a phenomenal 92 percent over the past 18 years. Corporate partners have enabled the CIAA Conference to secure $10.5 million in scholarship money for the member institutions and an additional $23 million for other championships and television.