CONFERENCE VENUE
McKimmon Conference and Training Center
NC State University
1101 Gorman Street
Raleigh, NC 27606
https://lifelonglearning.ncsu.edu/mckimmon-conference-and-training-center-location/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Conference attendees have access to a discounted rate of $149 per night at the following hotel. The hotel is in the Cary Crossroads area with lots of restaurants and shopping nearby, and is only 10 minutes by car from the McKimmon Center.
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Raleigh/Cary
555 Crossroads Blvd
Cary, North Carolina, 27518
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rducxhw-homewood-suites-raleigh-cary-i-40/
To book this rate, use the following link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/rducxhw-900-3e2b05f8-ca25-4b22-947a-a4fb81397811
You may also call the hotel directly at 919-745-8589 and ask for the NC Genealogical Society rate. Please note this rate expires October 2, 2025 at 11:59pm, and is only valid for October 23 – 26.
There are no planned activities at this hotel, and there are quite a few hotels in different price ranges in the area. You can see a list at https://mckimmoncenter.ncsu.edu/area-hotels/ or just use Google or your favorite travel site.
GETTING TO RALEIGH
By Car
The McKimmon center is easy to access from Interstate 40 and from US 1. The center is part of NC State University but is not directly on the main campus, so there is plenty of free parking right in front!
By Plane
The closest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). For information about transportation to and from the airport see https://www.rdu.com/ .
By Train
Raleigh’s Amtrak Station is around 3 miles from the venue. https://www.amtrak.com/stations/rgh
Cary’s Amtrak Station is around 6 miles from the venue. https://www.amtrak.com/stations/cyn