Too late to attend National?

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

I’m wondering if anyone has any advice for attending the National later this month (as attendee, not dealer) at this late stage - anyone know if hotel rooms, show tickets and flights are still available?

Before I try and negotiate with my wife, I thought this might be a logical first stop.

Thx for any advice

Jeff

YOU Actually have to Go. So anyone like myself who cannot go this year can "experience it" thru you and others from the board and as they share their happenings.

[packs]

You can always find a place to stay in a big city.

[IndyDave]

I decided earlier in the week to request the time off from work for Thursday and Friday with the intention of driving up Thursday morning.

I'm a 3.5 hour drive to Rosemont, so it is easier for me to be a bit more uncertain about whether I'm really going to go. I'm fully vaccinated and plan to wear a mask, but I still have some lingering doubts about crowds that could cause me to back out at the last minute.

I purchased tickets for two days this morning. If I don't decide to go, I'm just out $40. Won't have to stand in line for tickets or run the risk that they sell out.

I plan to drive up Thursday morning with the hope of parking my car by 10:30 - the line to get in will be humongous so I'm not overly concerned if not there right at 10.

I will wait and book a hotel as I'm leaving the show Thursday. I will get a room in the 15-20 minutes out range. Lots of rooms west of O'hare - Seeing Hyatt Places and Hilton Garden Inn's in the $125 a night range. I'm sure I will find something.

Hotels will not be a problem. If you are flying in and not getting a rental car, you would have less options. But if you are driving in, you have all kind of hotel choices.

I will plan to be in line relatively early Friday with the goal of getting out of the area by mid-afternoon Friday so I can get home to Indy before dark.