48th VSNA Convention – Venue Information

Welcome

Venue Address

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.
• Guests are kindly responsible for their own airport transfers.

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

For Individual Package Attendees

• Comfort Suites, Sanford – Discount Code: BOBDRU. Address: 1720 Wicker St, Sanford, NC. Phone: (919) 842-5600. Click Here For Comfort Suites by ChoiceHotels Website to book directly with Discount Code applied.
• 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.

• Home2 Suites by Hilton, Sanford – Convention Discounted Price Click Here.

Shuttle Service

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