iFolloSports Guide To The 2013 Final Four (Team Hotels, NABC Info, Events)
This weekend, the college basketball universe descends on the Peach State, as the Georgia Dome in Atlanta plays host to the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four. iFollosports.com is your source for information regarding the scene surrounding the event.
Below is a breakdown of the places to be.
Final Four Games
Located at 1 Georgia Dome Drive NW, on the edge of downtown Atlanta
National Semifinals
Wichita State vs. Louisville 6:09 ET
National Championship Game
Monday Night 9:23 ET
*All games will be televised on CBS
Team Hotels
Louisville
J.W. Marriott Atlanta Buckhead
3300 Lenox Rd NE, adjacent to the Lenox Square Mall (Buckhead area of Atlanta)
Syracuse
3391 Peachtree Rd NE, adjacent to the Lenox Square Mall (Buckhead area of Atlanta)
Wichita State
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
3300 Peachtree Rd NE, half mile south of the Lenox Square Mall (Buckhead area of Atlanta)
*Buckhead is located approximately 8 miles north of downtown Atlanta
Michigan
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
2450 Galleria Parkway, near the intersection of I-75 & I-285 (8 miles northwest of Lenox Square Mall)
National Association of Basketball Coaches Convention
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, downtown Atlanta
255 Courtland St NE, downtown Atlanta
*Annual meeting of the nation's college basketball coaches. Excellent opportunity to interact with the NCAA's men of the sidelines. Event runs through Monday.
Final Four Headquarters & Media Hotel
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, downtown Atlanta
Final Four Media Workroom
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, downtown Atlanta
Bracket Town Refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, downtown Atlanta
*Interactive fan experience, where hoops followers can participate in autograph signings, clinics, basketball competitions and so much more. Event runs through Monday.
The Big Dance Concert Series
65 Park Ave W Northwest, downtown Atlanta
*Free of charge event includes a variety of activities, most noteworthy being a series of concerts featuring Zac Brown Band, Ludacris, Flo Rida, Sting, Dave Matthews Band and many others. Event runs through Sunday.