The National rotation

SushiX37 · #1 08-07-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

The Chicago National is actually in Rosemont. There are some activities within walking distance of the convention center, but not a whole lot. Getting to the touristy area of Chicago involves some time & planning. The Cleveland venue, of course, is convenient to the airport, but not much else.

It's the same place they hold the Wizard World conventions every year. Great access from O'Hare (like five minutes away) and two blocks from an L Train stop. There are a TON of hotels around the convention center, so that shouldn't be an issue. Harry Caray's is a ten minute cab ride. Wrigley isn't too far if you take the L train. We've been there more than a few times and really like the area.

Rich

ullmandds · #2 08-07-2012, 04:33 PM

Chicago is hotel accessible...but there is no "action" anywhere near there! Last year my GF and I set out DT on the train...and ended up a little lost/stranded I should say when the train stopped unexpectedly for a medical emergency and we got out and couldn't find a cab to save our lives.

It's not like Baltimore where everything is literally walking distance...it's nice!

nolemmings · #3 08-07-2012, 04:59 PM

Pete, I'd prefer Mpls to St. Paul for purposes of the convention, although St. Paul is a great city. The light rail would take folks to either Target Field or the Mall of America (heck even the airports), and you'd have no problem grabbing a bite or pint either. Now, just to find a nearby place with the right square footage.

Jewish-collector · #4 08-07-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SushiX37

It's the same place they hold the Wizard World conventions every year. Great access from O'Hare (like five minutes away) and two blocks from an L Train stop. There are a TON of hotels around the convention center, so that shouldn't be an issue. Harry Caray's is a ten minute cab ride. Wrigley isn't too far if you take the L train. We've been there more than a few times and really like the area.

Rich

I totally agree. But, for whatever reason, people don't seem to want to take the L train or cab to go anywhere.

Jaybird · #5 08-07-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

I totally agree. But, for whatever reason, people don't seem to want to take the L train or cab to go anywhere.

It's because it takes 45 minutes to get downtown on the L. I don't care if it's a train, plane or hovercraft, 45 minutes is not close.

Jlighter · #6 08-07-2012, 07:36 PM

I hear Miami is hot this time of year

WVSPORTKINGS · #7 08-08-2012, 12:30 AM

I was told by one of the officers on the National Committee that there is only about 10 convention centers in the country big enough to hold a gathering of this size. What is the square footage of the show floor in Baltimore?
My son tells me that the convention center in Washington DC has the same square footage, unfortunely it's all not on the same level.

Mark WVSportkings

David R · #8 08-08-2012, 01:08 AM

San Francisco would be ideal - great weather, enough space at the convention center and close to my home.

tbob · #9 08-08-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

San Francisco would be ideal - great weather, enough space at the convention center and close to my home.

+1. Having just returned from San Francisco, it is now my first choice. AT&T is a beautiful ballpark and the city is magnificent, cool during the summer, and easy access to Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, etc. The people there seemed laid back and friendly and the populace is culturally diverse. 100 times better than Los Angeles or Anaheim.
I also love Dallas-Ft. Worth (Arlington) and St. Louis as spots although both have atrocious heat during the summer.
My compromise candidate is Minneapolis and if they announced it would be there in 2016, I would buy my tickets now even though I live in the South.
tbob
Chicago is eons better than Cleveland as a host. No offense to Clevelanders but it needs to be dropped from the rotation.....

Pat R · #10 08-08-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by WVSPORTKINGS

I was told by one of the officers on the National Committee that there is only about 10 convention centers in the country big enough to hold a gathering of this size. What is the square footage of the show floor in Baltimore?
My son tells me that the convention center in Washington DC has the same square footage, unfortunely it's all not on the same level.

Mark WVSportkings

An article in scd says it is 350,000 sf.

Bill Stone · #11 08-08-2012, 06:01 AM

Louisville, Kentucky. If the Street Rod Nationals can be happy for the past 18 years in Louisville I am sure it would be a perfect fit. Slugger Museum, Slugger Field for a Bats game, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby Museum --lots to do and reasonably priced --y'all come !

Jewish-collector · #12 08-08-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by WVSPORTKINGS

I was told by one of the officers on the National Committee that there is only about 10 convention centers in the country big enough to hold a gathering of this size. What is the square footage of the show floor in Baltimore?
My son tells me that the convention center in Washington DC has the same square footage, unfortunely it's all not on the same level.

Mark WVSportkings

Concerning the Washington, DC convention center, if all of the halls are opened, I think it has enought space on one floor. Also, the new Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in the Washington, DC area is a huge, gorgious venue that might be large enough. It is the largest non-gaming hotel and convention center on the East Coast of the United States.

bcornell · #13 08-08-2012, 09:50 AM

Mike Berkus spoke at the dinner this year and covered this topic in detail. To summarize:

- the dealers vote on where they want the show to be held
- many convention centers will *not* book consumer shows (as opposed to trade shows)
- many convention centers will not book shows 4 years in advance, which is what the NSCC wants to do
- some convention centers require union workers to do the setup work, which increases the costs for the NSCC
- a convention center has to have enough contiguous space on a single floor to hold the NSCC

The options are limited.

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