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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
There are no planned activities outside of the McKimmon Center, so any hotel you prefer is suitable. NCGS has arranged for discounted rates at several hotels near the venue for this conference. There are a limited number of rooms at the discounted rates, but if you are told that no more rooms are available at that rate please contact us since we might be able to arrange more.
Hilton Garden Inn, Cary NC
131 Columbus Avenue
Cary, NC 27518
919-377-0440
NCGS Rate: $139 – $145. Book by August 28, 2026 at:
>> Book Hilton Garden Inn Cary at the NCGS rate
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Raleigh NC
3741 Thistledown Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
919-854-0001
NCGS Rate: $150. Book by August 27, 2026 at:
>> Book Holiday In Express Raleigh at the NCGS rate
Homewood Suites, Cary NC
555 Crossroads Blvd
Cary, NC 27518
919-745-8589
NCGS Rate: $145 – $149. Book by August 28, 2026 at:
>> Book Homewood Suites Cary at the NCGS rate
Other Hotels
The McKimmon Center maintains a list of nearby hotels of all price ranges. Click below and scroll down a little to see the list:
https://lifelonglearning.ncsu.edu/mckimmon-conference-and-training-center-location/
You can also 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