Google Map of the Raleigh and North Carolina

We have created a map of some of the important locations in Raleigh and North Carolina on Google Maps.

Please follow this link view the map.

The map identifies locations according to the following key:

• A blue circular pin with a black dot in the center -- The Raleigh Convention and Conference Center. The location of the conference.
  
• A yellow house -- The three conference hotels
• A knife and fork -- Dining areas or specific restaurants
  
• A coffee cup -- (New!) Local coffee bars and cafés
  
• A purple push pin -- The Raleigh City Museum & Visitor's Center
• A green push pin -- Libraries and archives
  
• A yellow push pin -- Historical sites
• A red push pin -- Historic cemeteries
  
• A light blue push pin -- Other sites of interest
  
• A blue letter P -- Parking (New! The map now includes the locations of the Convention Center, Cabarrus and Archives parking lots.)
  

We will continue to update the map with additional locations, including parking locations.

Reserve your conference hotel today

Three hotels in downtown Raleigh are offering special conference rates. Make your hotel reservations early. A number of local colleges and universities will be holding graduation ceremonies on the weekends before and during the conference.

Raleigh Marriott City Center ==> SOLD OUT!!!
501 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Room rate - $124 per night plus tax.

The Raleigh Marriott City Center hotel, opening in September 2008, is connected to the new Raleigh Convention Center. Guest rooms feature wireless Internet access, in-room safe, 37-inch plasma TV, and a complimentary weekday newspaper. The hotel offers a full-service business center, indoor pool, fitness center, and a Starbucks coffee shop.

Parking - The Marriott will offer complimentary parking for one car per sleeping room (not transferable to another room or attendee).

Reservations number: 888-236-2427 with discount code NGS or Book Online at http://cwp.marriott.com/rdumc/ngsconference/

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Room rate - $120 per night plus tax.

The recently-renovated Sheraton Raleigh Hotel is just one block from the new Raleigh Convention Center. The hotel offers an indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, and high-speed Internet access.

Parking - The Sheraton includes parking for one car per guest room complimentary.

Reservations number: 919-834-9900 or book online at http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton_raleigh/so.htm?PS=PS_aa_Google_Sheraton_Raleigh_Hotel_010307_NAD_FM

Raleigh Clarion Hotel State Capital
320 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Room rate - $79 per night plus tax.

The recently-renovated rooms at the Raleigh Clarion Hotel State Capital all have scenic views of downtown Raleigh. The hotel is located 8 blocks from the Raleigh Convention Center. The hotel offers free high-speed Internet access, a free weekday newspaper, and a free five-story parking deck for guests. The Top of the Tower restaurant offers panoramic views of the city.

For reservations, call 919-832-0501 or book online at http://www.clarionhotel.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=NC376