Location and Parking

Installation of Dr. Sheri N. Everts
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Driving Directions

From Charlotte...

There are three routes from Charlotte to Boone. The most direct route is number 1. below. However, construction on US-321 in and around Blowing Rock may cause delays.

  1. Depart Charlotte on I-85 south. From the I-85/I-485 interchange (near Charlotte-Douglas International Airport) proceed south on I-85 approx. 13.2 miles to the I-85/US-321 interchange (in Gastonia). Exit onto US-321 north. US-321 north will take you all the way to Boone - approx. 76 miles. Upon entering the Boone city limits, proced approx. 2.1 miles to the eighth traffic light (intersection of US-321/Rivers Street). Turn left. The George M. Holmes Convocation Center is on the corner.
  2. Depart Charlotte on I-77 north. From the I-77/I-485 interchange (near Huntersville) proceed north on I-77 approx. 53 miles to the I-77/US-421 interchange. Exit onto US-421 north. US-421 north will take you all the way to Boone - approx. 50 miles. Upon entering the Boone city limits, proced approx. 2.1 miles to the eighth traffic light (intersection of US-321/Rivers Street). Turn left. The George M. Holmes Convocation Center is on the corner.
  3. Depart Charlotte on I-77 north. From the I-77/I-485 interchange (near Huntersville) proceed north on I-77 approx. 31 miles to the I-77/I-40 interchange (in Statesville). Exit onto I-40 west. Proceed on I-40 west approx. 29 miles to the I-40/US-321 interchange (in Hickory). Exit onto US-321 north. US-321 north will take you all the way to Boone - approx. 48 miles. Upon entering the Boone city limits, proced approx. 2.1 miles to the eighth traffic light (intersection of US-321/Rivers Street). Turn left. The George M. Holmes Convocation Center is on the corner.
From Winston-Salem...

Depart Winston-Salem on I-40 or I-40B west. At the I-40/I-40B/US-421 interchange, proceed north on US-421. US-421 north will take you all the way to Boone - approx. 78 miles. Upon entering the Boone city limits, proceed approx. 1.7 miles to the sixth traffic light (intersection of US-421/US-321) and turn left onto US-321 south. Proceed approx. .3 miles to the first traffic light (intersection of US-321/Rivers Street). Turn right. The George M. Holmes Convocation Center is on the corner.

From Hickory...

Depart Hickory on US-321 north. US-321 north will take you all the way to Boone - approx. 40 miles. Upon entering the Boone city limits, proced approx. 2.1 miles to the eighth traffic light (intersection of US-321/Rivers Street). Turn left. The George M. Holmes Convocation Center is on the corner.

From Asheville...

Depart Asheville on I-40 east. From the I-40/I-240 interchange (east Asheville), proceed east on I-40 approx. 31 miles to the I-40/US-221 interchange (at Marion). Exit onto US-221 north. Proceed on US-221 north approx. 39 miles to the intersection of US-221/NC-105 (in Linville). Turn left onto NC-105 north. NC-105 north will take you all the way to Boone - approx. 17 miles. Upon entering the Boone city limits, proceed approx. 2.3 miles to the fourth traffic light (intersection of NC-105/US-321). Turn left onto US-321 north and proceed approx. .5 miles to the second traffic light (intersection of US-321/Rivers Street). Turn left. The George M. Holmes Convocation Center is on the corner.

From Johnson City...

Depart Johnson City on US-321 south. From the I-26/US-321 interchange (in Johnson City), proceed south on US-321 approx. 13 miles to the US-321/US-19E intersection (Hampton, TN). Proceed south on US-19E approx. 19 miles to the US-19E/NC194 intersection (Elk Park, NC). Turn left and proceed on NC-194 north approx. 7 miles to the NC-194/NC-184 intersection (just past Lees-McRae College in downtown Banner Elk, NC). Turn right onto NC-184 south and proceed approx. 4.2 miles to the NC-184/NC-105 intersection (Tynecastle). Turn left onto NC-105 north. NC-105 north will take you all the way to Boone - approx. 10 miles. Upon entering the Boone city limits, proceed approx. 2.3 miles to the fourth traffic light (intersection of NC-105/US-321). Turn left onto US-321 north and proceed approx. .5 miles to the second traffic light (intersection of US-321/Rivers Street). Turn left. The George M. Holmes Convocation Center is on the corner.

Parking

Parking is available at the following locations...

Holmes Lot

VIP parking. Wheelchair access parking available here.

Located adjacent to the George M. Holmes Convocation Center.

Hill Street Lot

Located on Hill Street, approximately 0.2 miles from the George M. Holmes Convocation Center.

Rivers Street Parking Deck

Located on Rivers Street, approximately 0.3 miles from the George M. Holmes Convocation Center.

Shuttle service will be provided.

Peacock Hall Parking Lot

Located on Rivers Street, approximately 0.5 miles from the George M. Holmes Convocation Center.

Shuttle service will be provided.

Accommodations

Room blocks have been held at the following hotels (reference the Installation Ceremony upon booking)...

  • Courtyard by Marriott
    828-265-7676
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites
    828-268-0677
  • Holiday Inn Express
    828-264-2451

George M. Holmes Convocation Center

The George M. Holmes Convocation Center is located at the corner of Hardin Street (US-321) and Rivers Street on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Enter at the NW entrance. Wheelchair access is located at the lower NW entrance.

Roess Dining Hall

Roess Dining Hall is centrally located on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.