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The MsIz and I are flying into Raleigh and making our way over to Charlotte.  What are the best areas to book a hotel in for both cities?  

Thanks   [beer]

It looks like there's a lot going on around Raleigh.  

I keep seeing Crabtree.  Would that be a good area to stay in?  

That likely depends on what you're going to Charlotte for.  There's plenty of hotels, but you could find yourself 30 minutes or more away from your activity for the day.

Only place I have experience staying is up near the Speedway.  There are some nice business type hotels there.  Easy access to I-85 and I-485 from that area.  However, you are just outside Charlotte rather than being in the middle of the action.

JM

Arrive in Raleigh this afternoon. What's the weather like?

Feeding the wife a burger at Mo Joes. White 748 outside. Rider with red, white Duc jacket.

In Chapel Hill but no Jobu or Rams sitings yet?!?

Damn, I wish I'd been on here in time to organize a meet up with y'all.

I was actually out riding around in Chapel Hill this afternoon, but not until about 4ish.

Next time. We may be back at end of week. Ill let you know Rams. So far..NC is looking really good to us. In Greensboro right now on the way to Charlotte.

I was in Fayetteville 3 weeks ago visiting my brother and a college friend. If you move there, let me know and I'll try to head up there.

Sounds good DucC! I think we picked a prime time to visit the state. Nice people, good weather and it looks like things are starting to bloom. We're going to do some touristy things tomorrow.

Rams and Raleigh crew. It looks like we'll be coming back into town Thursday or friday so we'll be around Friday night if you guys are out.

Friday night, 7:15 - UNC/LIU in the NCAA tournament

If you wanna grab a drink somewhere with the game on, I'm down.

Otherwise, before or after that maybe?

Might be down with that.  [thumbsup]

Back in Raleigh. wasn't too impressed with Charlotte. Immediately spotted another Ducati when we rolled into downtown Raleigh on Glenwood around 4:30. Matte black 696. Rider in reflective vest. Looked like added lights on forks?

What don't you like about Charlotte?

I really couldn't tell ya JB. Maybe its the season and the trees all look dead? Maybe its the vibe? How spread out everything is? I don't know. Raleigh reminded me more of Austin. I liked it there.

Biggest thing I don't like about Charlotte is that is seems like a city that's trying to be big without quite cutting it somehow.

Maybe that's just me.


Eyez, let me know about tomorrow night.

There're several places in Raleigh we can meet up if'n ya wanna.

That seems about right.

Wherever you were planning on going just let me know. We can meet up with you there. Since the wife is pregnant, we may not stay out that long. PM me your number so we can text.