Driving Directions to Belmont Abbey College (Office of Admissions)
Overnight Lodging
The Ciceronian Society’s room block rate’s are no longer available. Attendees are mostly staying at the following two hotels:
Conference Venue
The Haid Theater and Ballroom
Belmont Abbey College
100 Belmont Mt Holly Rd
Belmont, NC 28012
Parking at the Conference: Lot E see campus map below
Campus Map – Belmont Abbey College (We’re meeting mostly in building #7)
Getting There and Getting Around
Distance from Hotels to Conference Venue:
Hampton Inn
.7 miles
3-min drive one way
15-min walk one way (no sidewalks)
Home2 Suites
1.5 miles
5-min drive one way
30-min walk one way (no sidewalks)
Shuttle Service
The Ciceronian Society will provide a limited shuttle service between the Hampton Inn, Home2Suites, and Belmont Abbey College campus for registered attendees of the conference. Look for drivers holding a “Conference Shuttle” sign with the Ciceronian Society logo
Attendees are strongly encouraged to use their own vehicles and to share rides.
The schedule below is tentative and times are approximate. Shuttles will leave immediately once they are full.
Thursday, March 9
- Pick up at Home2Suites 1:25pm
- Pick up at Hampton Inn 1:30pm
- Drop off at Belmont Abbey 1:33pm
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- Pick up at Home2Suites 1:43pm
- Pick up at Hampton Inn 1:48pm
- Drop off at Belmont Abbey 1:51pm
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- Pick up at Belmont Abbey 7:30pm (or whenever dinner concludes)
- Drop off at Hampton Inn 7:33pm
- Drop off at Home2Suites 7:38pm
[Repeat as needed]
**The Hospitality Suite will open at the Home2Suites after the conclusion of all activities and meals each day. We will help people in need of rides back and forth as much as we can, but attendees may want to make their own arrangements just to be sure. No one under the age of 21 is permitted in the Hospitality Suite, even if they’re registered.
Friday, March 10
Prayer-Time Pick Up
- Pick up at Home2Suites 8:05am
- Pick up at Hampton Inn 8:10am
- Drop off at Belmont Abbey 8:15am
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Regular Pick Up
- Pick up at Home2Suites 8:25am
- Pick up at Hampton Inn 8:30am
- Drop off at Belmont Abbey 8:35am
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- Pick up at Home2Suites 8:45am
- Pick up at Hampton Inn 8:50am
- Drop off at Belmont Abbey 8:55am
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Back to Hotel
- Pick up at Belmont Abbey 6:45pm (or whenever dinner concludes)
- Drop off at Hampton Inn 6:50pm
- Drop off at Home2Suites 6:55pm
[Repeat as needed]
Saturday, March 11
Prayer-Time Pick Up
- Pick up at Home2Suites 8:05am
- Pick up at Hampton Inn 8:10am
- Drop off at Belmont Abbey 8:15am
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Regular Pick Up
- Pick up at Home2Suites 8:25am
- Pick up at Hampton Inn 8:30am
- Drop off at Belmont Abbey 8:35am
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- Pick up at Home2Suites 8:45am
- Pick up at Hampton Inn 8:50am
- Drop off at Belmont Abbey 8:55am
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Back to Hotel
- Pick up at Belmont Abbey 6:45pm (or whenever dinner concludes)
- Drop off at Hampton Inn 6:50pm
- Drop off at Home2Suites 6:55pm
[Repeat as needed]
Airports:
Charlotte International Airport (CLT)
8 miles, approx. 15-30 minute drive (depending on traffic)
Airport Shuttles and Ground Transportation – Click here
Trains:
Closest Amtrak Station
- Gastonia Train Station (9 miles from conference location)
350 Hancock Street
Gastonia, NC 28054
- Charlotte Transit Station (15 miles from conference location)
1914 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
Refer to the following Amtrak Trains/Lines for Relevant Routes