About Charlotte

The December 2024 meeting will be held at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in Charlotte, North Carolina. The hotel will serve as the location of all sleeping rooms for JANNAF attendees, as well.

View these pages for more information to help you plan your trip.


What to Do in Charlotte

Charlotte, the largest city in the Carolinas, is nicknamed Queen City. having been named for King George III's wife, Queen Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg Strelitz when it was incorporated as Charlotte Town in 1768. Today, this modern city embraces its history while being a cultural and culinary hub. Charlotte is home to 8 Fortune 500 headquarters, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 5 pro sports teams, 40+ breweries, and the University of North Carolina Charlotte. There is much to explore here during your down time after sessions or during an extension of your time before or after the JANNAF meeting.

Reference the Charlotte Area Transit System (CAT) LYNX Station Map page for the location of all 26 stations on the Blue Line route. The closest station to the hotel is the JW Clay Station, just a five minute walk. Also view the How to Ride the Light Rail guide, which includes a helpful video of a rider starting her trip from the JW Clay Station. Interested in what you can see by exploring the city via the LYNX Blue Line? Check out this Visit Charlotte Guide to the Light Rail in Charlotte.

Some downtime diversions while in Charlotte:

  • Visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame (take the LYNX Blue Line from JW Clay Station to 3rd St./convention Center Station and walk .2 miles)
  • Experience the city's past by taking a Charlotte History Tour.
  • Take a Brewery Tour or a Culinary Tour.
  • Though the 2024 season schedules haven't been released yet, you may be able to catch a home game of the Carolina Panthers football team or the Charlotte Hornets basketball team. Charlotte also boasts a minor-league hockey team, the Charlotte Checkers. When schedule information becomes available, we'll share any home dates happening during the JANNAF meeting here. >/li>
  • Check out Charlotte's culinary scene, with this Visit Charlotte Guide to the city's Dining Scene.
  • Choose from the many museums of art, history, music, and more scattered around Charlotte