Where should US Nats be?
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Prodigiosus
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To be honest, I loved Indianapolis and I see no reason why they should move, other then because of booking issues and money.
As much as I would love to see Nationals here on the East Coast, I think moving to a different spot is unnecessary.
Not to mention there were a ton of hotels CONNECTED to the convention center, a mall with tons of food and other stuff a block away, etc.
As much as I would love to see Nationals here on the East Coast, I think moving to a different spot is unnecessary.
Not to mention there were a ton of hotels CONNECTED to the convention center, a mall with tons of food and other stuff a block away, etc.
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Box of Fail
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Boston has terrible hotels and is an awful choice. The Hynes Convention Center and Bayside Expo Center are both mediocre and the better of the two, Bayside, is hard to access from downtown Boston.
Keep it in Indy.
Keep it in Indy.
bittyboy52
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There is no way the East cost gets ignored! It is considered one of the most competitive regions!
Anyway I agree it should be kept in Indy, it is more centrally located than Boston would be.
Anyway I agree it should be kept in Indy, it is more centrally located than Boston would be.
I heard very little, if any, complaints about the city of Indy as the nats location. Honestly, I liked it so much, as do I believe most of the Pokefolks did, that it should stay right where it is.
XYZ_Sniper
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FordPrefect
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The only thing good I can see about Boston is that I could drive there. I would MUCH rather go back to Indy.
i am editing your thread title as it is VERY misleading...
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ny or nj would be cool and ny has a lot of good places it could be
Box of Fail
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Um, I live right outside of Boston and I go to school in Boston, I assure you I've been there multiple times.
The Bayside Expo isn't in the Back Bay; it's in Dorchester right off the highway. Pokémon Rocks America was held there several years back. If Nats were to be held there, basically everyone would have to ride the T there, which is not up to some people's cleanliness standards (I ride it everyday) and betting a potential DQ on the reliability of Boston's public transportation isn't a great idea.
The Hynes Convention Center is by the prudential in Downtown Boston. It's more accessible than Bayside (although on the T you'd still have to switch to the Green Line, in fact, I'm pretty sure only the B line goes to Hynes) but Boston's few hotel options leave many people shelling out insane amounts of money at the Harbor Hotel.
Boston is a terrible place for nats.
SmeargleMe
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Don't forget the new Boston Convention Center which is nicer than both the Hynes and Bayside. But it's a short hike from South Station. But I agree that Boston isn't centrally located enough and too expensive.
Personally, I'd prefer a more destination-ish location than Indy so I can make it a family vacation either before or after Nats. The highlights of Indy's tourism website don't scream family fun (except the Children's museum) for 6 + 9 year olds. Did anyone go for more than just Pokemon and was there enough to do?
Personally, I'd prefer a more destination-ish location than Indy so I can make it a family vacation either before or after Nats. The highlights of Indy's tourism website don't scream family fun (except the Children's museum) for 6 + 9 year olds. Did anyone go for more than just Pokemon and was there enough to do?
ApachePrime
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I gotta add another Indianapolis was amazing.
he only plave that could possible be better would be Orlando, since it's practically my backyard. :-D
he only plave that could possible be better would be Orlando, since it's practically my backyard. :-D
bullados
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The homer in me wants it to be...
1. Navy Pier. You can't really get much more publicity than one of the most famous shopping malls in the world. Hotels aren't too far from the Pier, public transportation is relatively reliable for such a large city, and parking isn't terrible in price.
2. McCormick Place. If you want pure size, it'll be difficult to go much bigger than this. They hold an auto show here every year, with virtually every auto maker in the world participating in some way, shape, or form. The hotel situation nearby isn't terrible, and there's some pretty decent transportation options in the area.
3. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. This is my personal favorite place, even though nobody ever thinks about it. The rooms are massive. The hotels are close by, and a couple have skywalks to the Center. There's reasonable food fairly close. It's RIGHT next to O'Hare International, just hop on the subway from the airport and it's one of the first stops you come to. And parking is very reasonable if you know where to park (subway station, $5). They hold Wizard World Chicago here every year, and there's plenty of room for that massive convention.
Though, I agree that Indy was a fantastic choice for everybody involved. If it's not going to be moved to Chicago, Indy is probably the best choice I can think of.
1. Navy Pier. You can't really get much more publicity than one of the most famous shopping malls in the world. Hotels aren't too far from the Pier, public transportation is relatively reliable for such a large city, and parking isn't terrible in price.
2. McCormick Place. If you want pure size, it'll be difficult to go much bigger than this. They hold an auto show here every year, with virtually every auto maker in the world participating in some way, shape, or form. The hotel situation nearby isn't terrible, and there's some pretty decent transportation options in the area.
3. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. This is my personal favorite place, even though nobody ever thinks about it. The rooms are massive. The hotels are close by, and a couple have skywalks to the Center. There's reasonable food fairly close. It's RIGHT next to O'Hare International, just hop on the subway from the airport and it's one of the first stops you come to. And parking is very reasonable if you know where to park (subway station, $5). They hold Wizard World Chicago here every year, and there's plenty of room for that massive convention.
Though, I agree that Indy was a fantastic choice for everybody involved. If it's not going to be moved to Chicago, Indy is probably the best choice I can think of.
starlighteevee
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While I would absolutely LOVE it to be on the East Coast for once (yeah, I'm from nc ^^') I'd be happy if it was at least mid-way between coasts. v^^