AWAKEN FAITH AND INSPIRE PASSION TO KNOW GOD
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TRAVEL
Airport Travel
The nearest international airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) located a little over fifty miles from the AWKN Conference venue at the Hickory Metro Convention Center.
Over the last 20 years, the presence and growth of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and its airline hub have resulted in CLT becoming not only one of the busiest airports in the U.S. but in the world. In 2022, CLT hosted nearly 48 million passengers and handled 505,589 aircraft arrivals and departures. ​
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The Charlotte Douglass International Airport (CLT) is a major hub for American Airlines. Other airlines that connect with CLT are Spirit, Delta, United and Frontier among others.
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For more information about CLT can be found here: https://www.cltairport.com/
Hotels
Several national chain hotels are located within a short walking distance of the Hickory Metro Convention Center.
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Authentic Church has blocked a limited number of rooms at a special discount rate with the two closest hotels to the AWKN venue. To book a room for your stay at the special rates; use the links below or if calling the hotel mention the Authentic Church AWKN Conference to receive your discount
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Courtyard by Marriott
Located just to the right of parking lot 4 of the Hickory Metro Convention Center. Book by May 16, 2025 to receive discounted rate.
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AWKN Conference Courtyard by Marriott Booking
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Hampton Inn by Hilton
Located directly in front of parking lot 4 of the Hickory Convention Center. Book by May 24, 2025 to receive discounted rate.
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AWKN Conference Hampton Inn by Hilton
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THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA
Hickory, North Carolina
A well-crafted vacation awaits you and your loved ones in the Hickory Metro. With our scenic nature trails and waterways, furniture stores, family-friendly attractions, and artisan culture, our region is a year-round destination that brings to light what matters most — quality time spent with family and friends.
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Visit https://www.visithickorymetro.com/things-to-do/ for more information.
Billy Graham Library
Designed to reflect Billy Graham’s journey from a humble farm boy to an international ambassador of God’s love, the barn-shaped building is situated on 20 landscaped acres, only miles from where Billy Graham grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Tour the home Billy Graham lived in from age nine until he left for college. Meticulously restored using 80 percent of the original materials, the Graham family homeplace will give you an intimate look at Billy Graham’s roots.
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Free admission. Visit https://billygrahamlibrary.org/ for more information.
Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Estate is a historic house museum and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina. A visit to Biltmore whisks you away to another time and place—a bygone gilded era and a dreamlike estate.
George Vanderbilt's 250-room castle is America's largest home and and the areas most celebrated landmark. Tour the mansion and explore 8,000 acres of picturesque grounds, or delve deeper into history with a behind-the-scenes tour.
Visit https://www.exploreasheville.com/things-to-do/biltmore for more information.
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