On Friday night we ventured to uptown Charlotte for a Checker's hockey game which was held at TWC Arena. We found parking just across the street and it seemed like there were many lots available though we chose the closest we could find.
We endured the typical metal scanning, purse searching prior to being admitted inside and even though everyone hates these mandatory procedures, the folks were really nice and moved the lines through quickly.
Although I have visited this facility multiple times, I'm always surprised by how beautiful the building is once inside. It really is enjoyable to visit this arena!
Where there are crowds of people, navigation is seldom easy but the layout of the building and well-marked areas make finding your section simple. We found our seats and I was pleased to see that the chairs and floors were clean, not littered with paper cups or bubblegum-encrusted armrests.
People watching is OPTIMAL at this place! There are all kinds of people and it's really cool to see old and young alike congregating in one place. The stadium-style seating makes looking down at the court enjoyable for everyone and there is a large hanging 4-sided tv that permits viewers everywhere a close-up of the action in real time.
We bought beer but no food; one large beer was 10 bucks which was a rip-off considering the beer selection. The food looked pretty cheap and though I didn't try it, I feel sure it would have resulted in an escalated stomach ache within minutes of digestion (hot dogs, chips and queso, cotton candy, etc.).
All in all it was a great time! We enjoyed our event and the complex houses basketball games, hocket games, etc. perfectly.