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Bank of America Stadium Stadium Tour Charlotte, NC |
Carolina Panthers Stadium Tour July 12, 2010 |
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Stadium Vitals Built: 1996 Capacity: 73,367 seats Playing Surface: Natural Grass Draft Beer: $7.00 Hot Dog: Stadium Parking: $30.00 |
 Bank of AmericaStadium Address 800 South Mint Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 358-7800 Get Directions
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Stadium Review
- The Stadium Tour Revisited The city of Charlotte, North Carolina is a bustling urban metropolis
that maintains the small town feel of the friendly southern states.
I've always enjoyed my visits down there, especially when it comes
to the world of professional sports as represented in the Carolinas.
The people are friendly, the tailgating is exceptional, and the
barbecue is top-notch. If there's one thing that can be said for
Charlottte, those folks know how to throw a great NFL tailgate. Anyway, I was in town for a short time and although I've already attended the Bank of America Stadium tour once before, I had my daughter, niece, and nephew with me this time and thought I might try to get a quick walkthough while in the neighborhood. It was a Monday, not a typical guided tour day, but the box office staff was still kind enough to take time out to show us around the stadium.  The first design elements that strikes you as you enter one of the
gates at Bank of America Stadium are the massive black panther
sculptures that guard the entrance areas as you approach the
building. Weighing 2000 pounds each and standing eight feet tall,
the panthers are perched on top of ten foot granite pedestals,
providing an excellent photo opportunity. Not being one to pass up
any photo opportunity, I wrangled the kids and set up my tripod.Our tour began with a walk down to the field area as seen from the 100 level seating. At this time of the year, the grounds staff was resodding the field with a hybrid Bermuda natural grass surface that actually ranks as the #2 rated surface in the NFL as judged by the players themselves. Unfortunately, like most stadium tours in facilities preferring a natural grass playing surface, tour guests aren't allowed down on the field. So we had to admire the work of the Bank of America Stadium grounds crew from afar. On other stadium tours, especially the ones that have a FieldTurf or  AstroPlay synthetic surface, you can actually run around down on the
field and test it out for yourself. That's one experience I can
never seem to get enough of and it's an element that weighs heavily
on my Stadium tour five star rating.After a couple of photos we headed to the Carolina Panthers Luxury Suite area. The suite level at Bank of America Stadium has really done an effective job of integrating the game of football into its decor. The carpet is asto-turf green with football field yard lines and markers. A full offensive and defensive starting lineup is illustrated in the design on the carpet and they've even mounted a set of goal posts in the endzone area. Tabletops and chairs are then scattered over the area to allow for several gameday gathering spots for suite level ticket holders. I've been through many of the suite level areas in other stadiums, but the attention to detail in recreating an NFL field in this one was most impressive.  Next on the list was the press box to see where the local and
national writers collect on gameday, followed by a trip to Suite 87.
The owner of the Carolina Panthers is Jerry Richardson, a former NFL
player who wore the number 87 when he played for the Johnny Unitas-led
Baltimore Colts. Richardson's Suite 87 is the ultimate in Gameday
Luxury. Leather recliners, a private bar area, and table top viewing
areas overlook the field from the opposite side of the owners box
itself. As a former player, unlike most owners who typically place
their owner's box at the 50 yard line, Richardson prefers the
endzone for his box as it provides the player perspective for
football games. A quick walk through the visitors locker room, including a stop in the trainer's area, was last on our list as we moved toward the conclusion of our tour. Special thanks to Bobby Trimnal for taking the time to show us around. I look forward to my return to Charlotte for my next Carolina Panther adventure. For more information on the city of Charlotte, North Carolina check out my other reviews by clicking on the links below: NFL: December 12, 2010 - Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers NFL: October 25, 2009 - Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers NFL: November16, 2008 - Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers NFL: October 29, 2006 - Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers NFL: Carolina Panthers, Bank of America Stadium - 2009 Stadium Tour NBA: Charlotte Bobcats, Time Warner Cable Arena - Arena Tour NBA: Charlotte Bobcats, Time Warner Cable Arena - General Information NHL: Carolina Hurricanes, RBC Center - General Information |
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Top Tourist Attractions: NASCAR Hall of Fame Richard Petty Driving Experience Mint Museum Local Foods: Carolina BBQ, Fried Chicken, Brunswick Stew What They're Drinkin': Carolina Blonde, Highland Brewing Company, Red Oak Tailgating Hotspots: Pecan Parking Lot B-3 Local Sports Media: The Charlotte Observer WBT 1110AM Getting to the Stadium: Bank of America Stadium is located in uptown Charlotte. There's no city metro rail in Charlotte, so if you're a visitor your best bet is to drive to the stadium and park in one of the many lots scattered throughout the city on gameday. |
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Bar Districts: Uptown Charlotte (Buckhead Saloon, Bar Charlotte, Coyote Joe's, Tempo, The Attic Bar, Breakfast Club) The Epicentre (Suite, Kazba, Whisky River, Howl at the Moon) Best Restaurants: Uptown Charlotte (Mert's Heart and Soul, Lavecchia's Seafood Grille, Alexander Michael's, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, French Quarter, Capital Grille) The Epicentre (Blackfinn American Saloon, Flemings’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Enso Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar) Brixx Wood-Fired Pizza Fan Resources: Pocket Map of Charlotte Stadium Policy Stadium Parking Map Fan Forum: CarolinaHuddle.com Where to Stay: Find a hotel in the downtown area as Bank of America Stadium is right downtown. I would suggest the Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard Charlotte, or the Residence Inn by Marriott. |
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| Outside Bank of America Stadium | A look at the Hybrid Bermuda Natural Grass | I think we'll take these seats | ||
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| Entering the Luxury Suites | Very impressive decor | Carolina Panthers RedZone | ||
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| Richardson's Suite 87 | Ready for a Beer | Our Tour Guide Bobby Trimnal | ||
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