Lodging around VIR?

[Jimal Temus]

Believe it or not, in all my years at SBRS my first ever visit to VIR will be at the end of the month. Any recommendations on lodging? It appears that there is still room at The Lodge, but are there any other hotels nearby? Their recommended off-site hotel is 30 minutes away. My in-laws don't live too far away, but unfortunately they are just beyond the range of driving back and forth each day.

Jimal

[jcraige]

No restaurant at the Lodge, but it is a great place to stay in my opinion. THe rooms are nice and it is pretty darn convenient! Glad you are joining us!

[Slowhands]

No lodging that I know of close to the track, Danville,VA is closest and 20-30 min drive. I stay with my folks in Chapel Hill NC which is 50 min away, distance worthwhile if you're staying with people you know, but too far for a hotel.

[dalyduo]

I'd say grab The Lodge rooms if they are available as they are comfortable and couldn't be more convenient to the track. The suite's are nice too if you have enough in your group to amortize the cost. The garage rooms are a little too close to the track in my opinion.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

[Jimal Temus]

Thanks for the info guys. My in-laws are in Lewisville, N.C., which is just under two hours from VIR. I'm driving down so I will visit them Sunday night. I think I will take a crack at one of the Lodge rooms. I'd rather have to travel for food and be able to sleep in a bit than the other way around. See y'all at the track. I'm looking forward to it.

Jimal

[dalyduo]

There is a nice restaurant on the grounds and the rooms have small refrigerators in them so you can pick up cold cuts, drinks and fruit if you like and have a place to keep them cold.

[GregS]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

There is a nice restaurant on the grounds and the rooms have small refrigerators in them so you can pick up cold cuts, drinks and fruit if you like and have a place to keep them cold.

At Vir?

Is it open for breakfeast?

[dalyduo]

Nope... The Oak Tree Tavern in the old farm house is only open for dinner and drinks. Haven't you eaten there before?

[GregS]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

Nope... The Oak Tree Tavern in the old farm house is only open for dinner and drinks. Haven't you eaten there before?

negative

ill need to buy some stuff for breakfeast i guess

im staying at the villas

[dalyduo]

You'll have full kitchen with oven, stove top and microwave. I'll come to you for breakfast.

Originally Posted by GregS

negative

ill need to buy some stuff for breakfeast i guess

im staying at the villas

[GregS]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

You'll have full kitchen with oven, stove top and microwave. I'll come to you for breakfast.

sounds good

where is the closest grocery store? :P

do they include pots and pans too?

[dalyduo]

Jim Craige would know the definitive answer as he's stayed there that past 2 or 3 years... Pretty sure they come with kitchen utensils, dishes, pots, pans etc. But it's worth a call down there to confirm. They are supposed to be fully furnished so I'd be surprised if they didn't. I think the units are privately owned time shares so the amenities probably vary from unit to unit.

Closest grocery store is probably Danville... About 12-13 miles away. About a 20 minute drive each way.

Originally Posted by GregS

sounds good

where is the closest grocery store? :P

do they include pots and pans too?

[Jimal Temus]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

Jim Craige would know the definitive answer as he's stayed there that past 2 or 3 years... Pretty sure they come with kitchen utensils, dishes, pots, pans etc. But it's worth a call down there to confirm. They are supposed to be fully furnished so I'd be surprised if they didn't. I think the units are privately owned time shares so the amenities probably vary from unit to unit.

Closest grocery store is probably Danville... About 12-13 miles away. About a 20 minute drive each way.

I'm driving down and probably staying in one of the VIR properties (if their online reservation system starts working that is). If we can put together a grocery list I can pick up a few things on my way...

[rslonaker]

Originally Posted by GregS

sounds good

where is the closest grocery store? :P

do they include pots and pans too?

Greg,
If you fly into RDU, there is a Whole Foods in Durham across the street from Duke U. Pretty easy to swing by on your way to the track, depending on when you arrive of course.

[jcraige]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

Jim Craige would know the definitive answer as he's stayed there that past 2 or 3 years... Pretty sure they come with kitchen utensils, dishes, pots, pans etc. But it's worth a call down there to confirm. They are supposed to be fully furnished so I'd be surprised if they didn't. I think the units are privately owned time shares so the amenities probably vary from unit to unit.

Closest grocery store is probably Danville... About 12-13 miles away. About a 20 minute drive each way.

Villas rock. Pots/pans/fridge/tvs/deck/coffee machine/ view of the track.

[GregS]

Originally Posted by jcraige

Villas rock. Pots/pans/fridge/tvs/deck/coffee machine/ view of the track.

awesome - ty for the info.

[GregS]

Originally Posted by rslonaker

Greg,
If you fly into RDU, there is a Whole Foods in Durham across the street from Duke U. Pretty easy to swing by on your way to the track, depending on when you arrive of course.

im flying into Charlotte but ill find a good place to stop from google