Location
Appalachian State University is located in Boone, North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and located roughly two hours from both Charlotte and Greensboro and three hours from Raleigh.
Conference Site
The conference will take place in the Plemmons Student Union, located at 263 Locust Street, Boone, NC 28608.
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Parking
Visitor parking is available in the River Street Parking Deck. Parking fees are assessed per hour per vehicle, with a $20 maximum/day fee.
The facility is located on Rivers Street between Katherine Harper Hall and Garwood Hall. Look for the pedestrian bridge over the street, as it is a part of the parking deck.
If you are not a permit holder for the Rivers Street Parking Deck, you must prepay for parking using your phone. Download the app “ParkMobile” where you will then select the Rivers Street Parking Deck (zone 25443) as your location and select how much time you need for parking. You can set up an account with your vehicle information, payment information, and email address. Setting up a profile will save your information and make your next visit to campus even faster. This should be done upon arrival, as you must prepay for parking. You’ll receive notifications on your mobile device when your time is expiring and can add more time directly to the app as needed.
Accommodations
NCAIE recommends the following hotels, although participants are welcome to stay at any local hotel of their choosing. NCAIE does not have room blocks at the hotels.
The Horton Hotel
For a local, eclectic experience, stay at this boutique hotel. Located right in the heart of downtown Boone, you’ll be within walking distance of dining, shopping, and campus.
Address: 611 W King St, Boone, NC 28607
Holiday Inn Express Boone
For a comfortable, affordable stay, we often recommend this hotel to our visitors. It’s a 6 minute drive to campus.
Address: 1943 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC 28607
Courtyard by Marriott Boone
Classy, yet cozy. This hotel is right on the edge of campus (though not quite within walking distance of the conference).
Address: 1050 NC-105, Boone, NC 28607
LaQuinta Inn and Suites
Only a 1/2 mile from downtown Boone and Appalachian State University, the La Quinta Inn & Suites Boone is a beautiful mountain lodge with a spectacular view of the Appalachian mountains.
Address: 165 Highway 105 Extension, Boone, NC, 28607
Holiday Inn Boone – University Area
Centrally located in the heart of Boone and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Address: 1075 Highway 105, Boone, NC 28607