Best bars near PNC Arena?

Bella Monica is a good spot. They also have a Buffalo Wild Wings pretty close by that sells drink specials during games.

Best restaurants near PNC Arena?

Beasley's Chicken and Honey and Backyard Bistro is another great place. Both have great homemade cooking and the tastes are to die for. Get some homemade biscuits and put some fresh honey on them and you will be in heaven.

Directions to PNC Arena?

PNC Arena is located just off I-40 and is pretty easy to get to off of the freeway. The stadium is also pretty close to the airport in case you are just coming in for the game. The exact address i 1400 Edwards Mill Rd.

Best giveaways at PNC Arena?

The Hurricanes give out t-shirts, coupons to local BBQ joints, hats, hockey pucks, and other Hurricane gear during the intermissions.

Artifacts to look for at PNC Arena?

There is the tunnels to towers 9/11 mobile museum when I was there but I don't know if it is gone now. They also have banners from their playoff appearances and lone Stanley Cup appearance.

PNC Arena seating?

This is a very intimate arena and there is not a bad spot in the stadium. I like sitting by the glass because the action is so intense and there is lots of times when they are right up against the glass where you can get great pics.

Dealing with scalpers at PNC Arena?

There are scalpers outside the stadium who are very friendly and good salesman but you usually can find a ticket at the box office if you need one. it just depends how much you want to negotiate.

Best insider tip for PNC Arena?

Tailgating is something that surprisingly happens here and is one of the only hockey stadiums to do it. The tailgaters and fans are very nice and are great at sharing their food thanks to their southern hospitality. This is a great way to sample Carolina BBQ.

Things to check out around PNC Arena?

There is the tobacco road tour where you can spend the day hiking and learning about the tobacco industry history. There are also many local Universities in the Research triangle and all have unique architecture and history. There are also a 100 or so local BBQ joints.

Traffic around PNC Arena?

PNC Arena parking?

You can park at one of the many garages down by the stadium for around $15 and if you want to park for free just park off by shopping centers and take one of the chariot buses in.

What to expect from the PNC Arena crowd?

The crowd is one of the better ones in the NHL and they really like their hockey. They are very family friendly and like to interact with other fans. They also sing Sweet Caroline during games and like to throw hats on the ice after goals.

Best food and drink at PNC Arena?

North Carolina BBQ is hands down the best place to eat inside the arena and have great tangy sauces to dip the BBQ in. There is also your normal pretzels, hamburgers, pizza, and hot dogs. They also have a good selection of local beers.

Stores to hit up at PNC Arena?

The Hurricane store is pretty cool and have your regular hockey sweaters, pucks, hockey sticks, and then some unique things like t-shirts, hats, and other gear only sold at the stadium. They also have some merchandise on sale at the back corner of the store.

Safety at PNC Arena?

The safety at the games is 100% fine and there are lots of security on hand in case things get rowdy. There are also plenty of police outside the stadium so overall it is very safe.