Charlotte Family Trip

November 15-16, 2025

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Saturday, Nov 15

1. Travel to Charlotte (Amtrak)

Time: 10:12 AM – 1:10 PM

Train: Train 73 (Piedmont)

Confirmation: BF41E2

Departs: Cary, NC (CYN)

Heads up: Be at the Cary station by 9:45 AM (30 mins early). You'll need the eTicket QR code for the conductor.

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2. Lunch: Midnight Diner

Time: ~1:30 PM (After arrival)

Address: 420 East Trade St, Charlotte, NC

No reservation needed. It's near the Spectrum Center.

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3. Hotel Check-In

Hotel: Residence Inn by Marriott Charlotte City Center

Time: 3:00 PM

Address: 220 East Trade Street, Suite 1400

Confirmation: 90389296

Heads up: Front desk is on Level 14. Early check-in is unavailable. The Spectrum Center is across the street.

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4. Main Event: Charlotte Hornets Game

Event: Hornets vs. OKC Thunder

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Spectrum Center

Seats: Section 112, Row K, Seats 17-20

Order: 2900-0626-2266-7527-2

IMPORTANT: Your phone is your ticket! Add tickets to your phone's wallet from Ticketmaster. Screenshots won't work.

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5. Post-Game Drinks

Location: AC Lounge (Inside Hotel, Level 5)

Hours: Open until 12:00 AM

FYI: The Nuvole Rooftop lounge is closed for a private event.

Sunday, Nov 16

1. Breakfast at Hotel

Time: By 9:30 AM

Your reservation includes a "Free Hot Breakfast".

2. Hotel Check-Out

Time: 11:00 AM

3. Travel to Cary (Amtrak)

Time: 10:25 AM – 1:26 PM

Train: Train 72 (Piedmont)

Confirmation: BF41E2

Departs: Charlotte, NC (CLT)

Heads up: Be at the Charlotte station by 10:00 AM. Boarding gate closes 5 mins before departure.

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Helpful Contacts

Residence Inn (704) 334-0709

Marriott Reservations (800) 331-3131

Amtrak (800) 872-7245