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Originally Posted by Brent G.
I think Indianapolis should get a shot. The main reason it's host to frequent Final Fours and major events is the proximity of hotels to the stadiums/convention center. It's a helluva lot cheaper, more convenient, and overall better than Rosemont/Chicago (which I live next to). Also has the #1-rated airport in the country. I suppose the lack of an MLB team hurts its chances.
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Indianapolis would be a great host city. Lots of dining close to the convention center, and well, it is the "crossroads of America!" If not Indy, then I'm glad the National is in Chicago the next 3 years. I'd estimate that 1/3 to 1/2 of the people were without Wi-Fi in Cleveland, there were NO water fountains that I could find in the IX exhibition halls, and even if you left for the show early, you would hit bad traffic even on days that you thought attendance might be lighter (Wed. and Thursday). Parking lots were chaos---there was nobody directing traffic until you got to the main road (outside of the parking lot). On the plus side, the temperature was fairly pleasant despite the mass of humanity at the show. Yeah, I know the Chicago show had issues with the temp, but all in all, I liked the Chicago shows better because things seem much more organized and less stressful to attend, at least for me.