48th VSNA Convention – Venue Information

Welcome

Welcome to the 48th VSNA Convention! We are thrilled to host this memorable event at the prestigious Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center.

Venue Address

Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center
1801 Nash St, Sanford, NC 27330

Getting Here

From Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU)

• Distance: Approximately 45 miles (45 Mins drive)
• Route: Take I-540 W directly to or below for no-tolls road.
• Convention Shuttles can be coordinated call: 408-515-5444

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (~45 Minutes)

2400 John Brantley Blvd, Morrisville, NC 27560

• Exit RDU airport and follow signs to I-40 West

• Merge onto I-40 West toward Durham / Chapel Hill

• Continue for about 10–12 miles

• Take exit for US-1 South toward Sanford

• Merge onto US-1 South

• Stay on US-1 South for about 30–35 miles (straight highway drive)

Near Sanford:

• Take exit for US-421 Bypass South (Exit 149A)

• Continue ~3–4 miles on the bypass

• Take exit for Kelly Drive (Exit 145)

• Turn right onto Kelly Drive

• Continue a short distance

 

 

From Piedmont Triad International Airport(GSO), Greensboro (~1 hr 10 Minutes)

• Exit the airport and follow signs to I-73 South / US-421 South

• Merge onto I-73 South / US-421 South toward Greensboro

• Continue for about 5–7 miles

Transition to US-421 South

• Keep following signs for US-421 South toward Sanford

• Merge fully onto US-421 South

• Stay on US-421 South for about 45–50 miles (mostly straight drive)

Near Sanford:

• Continue on US-421 Bypass (Sanford area)

• Take exit for Kelly Drive

• Turn left onto Kelly Drive

• Drive a short distance

From Charlotte International Airport (CLT), Charlotte (2 hr 15 minutes)

• Exit airport → follow signs to I-85 North

• Merge onto I-85 North toward Greensboro

• Stay on I-85 North for about 85–90 miles

• Take exit for US-421 South / I-73 South toward Sanford

Near Greensboro:

• Merge onto I-73 South / US-421 South

• Continue for ~5–7 miles

• Stay on US-421 South toward Sanford / Siler City

• Continue on US-421 South for about 45–50 miles

• Pass through:

  • Liberty

  • Siler City

• Stay on US-421 (Sanford Bypass)

Final turns:

• Turn onto Kelly Drive

• Then left onto Nash Street

• Destination on right:
  1801 Nash St, Sanford, NC

Hotels Nearby

For all Package Attendees

Your accommodations will be arranged at nearby Convention Center as part of your package.

For Individual Package Attendees

Here are a few excellent hotel options near the convention center. All hotels are within easy reach of the convention center.

• Comfort Suites, Sanford – Discount Code: BOBDRU.
  Address: 1720 Wicker St, Sanford, NC. Phone: (919) 842-5600.
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• Holiday Inn, Sanford – Convention Discounted Price SOLD OUT, Regular Price Available.
  Address: 2110 Dalrymple Street, Sanford, North Carolina 27330 . Phone: (919) 776-6600.

• Hampton Inn, Sanford – Convention Discounted Price SOLD OUT, Regular Price Available.
  Address: 1904 South Horner Blvd.,Sanford, NC 27330.  Phone: (919) 775-2000
  
  
• Home2 Suites by Hilton, Sanford – Convention Discounted Price SOLD OUT, Regular Price Available.
  Address: 115 Amos Bridges Rd, Sanford, NC 27330. Phone: (919)-300-7000.

Shuttle Service

Complimentary shuttle service between hotels (Comfort Suites, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn) and the center will be provided by VSNA convention hospitality team.

Dining and Restaurants

• Hugger Mugger – Locally brewed beers.
• Thai PAD Bar & Grill – Classic Thai Cuisine.
• Pizza & Subs – Casual and quick dining.
• BewdRock Café – Coffee, sandwiches, and desserts.

Activities in Sanford, NC

• Jordon Lake– Scenic views & Camping.
• Pittsboro town
• Railway Heritage  Museum – Explore local history and culture.
• Wilmington Lighthouse – Tour oldest lighthouse.
• Hiking in the mountains – Enjoy a scene