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Hotel & Travel Information for Classroom Courses & Retreats



COURSE LOCATION

McKimmon Continuing Education Center
North Carolina State University Campus
(Corner of Western Blvd. and Gorman Street)
1101 Gorman Street
Raleigh, NC  27606
Phone: (919) 515-2277
www.mckimmon.ncsu.edu



COURSE HOURS      

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
     Lunch – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 

 


HOTEL INFORMATION

Many of our participants enjoy staying at the Marriott as it is located directly across Glenwood Avenue (Hwy. 70) from Crabtree Valley Mall, one of the leading upscale shopping malls in North Carolina.  You are encouraged to make your reservations as early as possible since special events may affect the room availability.  We have listed two additional hotels which are also located nearby Crabtree Valley Mall.  For other hotel options, the McKimmon website listed above has additional suggestions.

Please Note:  Hotel rates may vary from those listed based on dates and availability, we have provided these merely as a guide for participants. 

Crabtree Marriott
4500 Marriott Drive
Raleigh, NC  27612
919-781-7000 or 800-909-8289
www.Marriott.com/RDUNC

• Complimentary Airport Shuttle - In the arrival area of the airport terminal, go to the bank of hotel phones on the wall and notify the Crabtree Marriott that you have arrived.  The shuttle will pick you up in 25 – 35 minutes.  Upon check-in at the hotel, sign up for a return shuttle to the airport at the end of the course.
• 6 Mile Cab/Car Ride To Course Location – If you need a cab, we recommend Cardinal Cab at 919-828-3228.  Participants may want meet in the lobby and share the cost of a cab ride to and from the course location.  (Often participants who have driven to Raleigh are willing to give other participants a ride to and from the course.)
• On-site Restaurant
• Shopping/Restaurants directly across street at Crabtree Valley Mall
• Check-in 3:00 PM – Check-out 12:00 PM
• Rates from $129.00/night.  You can make reservations through the Marriott number (800-228-9290) or directly with the hotel (919-781-7000 phone, 919-781-3059 fax).  
• 11 miles from the airport


Embassy Suites Hotel Raleigh-Crabtree
4700 Creedmoor Road
Raleigh, NC  27612
919-881-0000 or 800-EMBASSY
www.embassysuites.com

• Rates from $118.00/night
• Located next door to the Crabtree Marriott
• Shopping/Restaurants directly across street at Crabtree Valley Mall
• Check-in 3:00 PM – Check-out 12:00 PM
• On-site restaurant
• Indoor pool and whirlpool
• Complimentary shuttle within a three-mile radius and to and from RDU International Airport
• Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast
• AAA 3 Diamond Rating
• 11 miles from the airport


Fairfield Inn & Suites Raleigh Crabtree Valley
2201 Summit Park Lane
Raleigh, NC  27612
919-881-9800 or 800-228-2800
www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/rduct

• Rates from $79.00/night
• Shopping/Restaurants at nearby Crabtree Valley Mall
• Check-in 3:00 PM – Check-out 12:00 PM
• Complimentary Continental Breakfast
• 10 miles from the airport


AIRPORT INFORMATION

You will be flying into Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).  

The course ends at 3:30 PM the second day to accommodate those trying to get early evening flights.  We recommend you schedule your return flight no earlier than 5:30 PM if not checking luggage and 6:00 PM or after if you are checking luggage.


DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Directions to McKimmon Center:

From I-40 traveling east from RDU airport. Take Gorman Street Exit #295. Turn left onto Gorman Street. Go approximately 1 mile. McKimmon Center is on the right past Avent Ferry Rd, before Western Blvd.

From I-40 traveling west. Take Gorman Street Exit #295. Turn right onto Gorman Street. Go approximately 1 mile. McKimmon Center is on the right past Avent Ferry Rd, before Western Blvd.


Directions to the Crabtree Marriott:

From the RDU Airport, exit the airport to I-540.  Follow signs to Raleigh 70 East (Exit 4A).  Take Highway 70 East (Glenwood Ave.) approximately 7 miles.  Turn left off of Glenwood Ave. onto Marriott Drive.  The hotel is directly across from Crabtree Valley Mall.


Directions from the Crabtree Marriott to McKimmon Center:

From Marriott Dr, turn left onto Glenwood Ave/US 70 E.  Take the I-440 S/Ridge Rd/Outer Beltline ramp toward Sanford.  Merge onto I-440 S/US 1 S.  Merge onto Western Blvd via Exit 2A toward NC State University/Downtown.  Turn right onto Gorman St.


Directions from McKimmon Center to the Crabtree Marriott:

From Gorman St., take a left onto Western Blvd.  Merge onto I-440 N/US 1 N.  Take the US 70 W/Glenwood Ave exit 7 toward Crabtree Valley/Durham.  Turn left onto Glenwood Ave/US 70 W.  Turn right onto Marriott Dr and into hotel parking lot.