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Greensboro – The Middle is the Best Part

Come celebrate with Greensboro in 2008. The city is celebrating its 200th birthday just for NACAA! Seriously, this is a spectacular year to visit Greensboro and you are cordially invited to be a part of the fun. There is a lot to do. If you are a history buff, check out the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park – the nation’s first park to honor the Revolutionary War in the South. Close by is Tannenbaum Historic Park with the Colonial Heritage Center and historic outbuildings. Go downtown and be sure to visit the Greensboro Historical Museum – the keeper of Greensboro’s treasures. If you bring the family, visit the Children’s Museum just across the street from the historic houses at the Museum.

If you like to eat, drink and be merry then downtown is your spot. The selection of restaurants, shops and nightclubs grows daily. Something for everyone! Other shopping areas include the Four Seasons Town Centre adjacent to the Sheraton, Friendly Center and the Shops at Friendly Center offer the ease of an outdoor cluster of high end shops and dining places, and many other areas across the city.

You definitely don’t want to miss visiting the world’s largest collection of china, crystal, flatware and collectibles – Replacements, Ltd. This huge complex houses over 11 million pieces in 250,000 patterns and the showroom is a shopper’s delight. The warehouse and inventory tour will be of interest to everyone.

Greensboro’s celebrating its 200th year, come join the fun!

Flying into Greensboro

The Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) is only 12 miles from the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel and hotel shuttle service is available at any time. The Piedmont Triad International Airport of Greensboro is served by eight major carriers with non-stop service from all across the United States. PTI is located at the center of North Carolina and midpoint on the East Coast.  It is strategically positioned at the hub of the dynamic Piedmont Triad region, situated between the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point where I-40, I-85 and the future I-73 and I-74 converge.   PTI is served by the following airlines: Allegiant, American, American Eagle, Continental and its commuters, Delta and its commuters, Northwest, Skybus, United and its commuters, US Airways and its commuters.

The newest carrier is Skybus Airlines which provides limited seats for only $10 one way. 

Airfare Discounts

Northwest Airlines is offering a 7% discount for tickets purchased at least 30 days prior to July 9, 2008.  A 5% discount applies to tickets purchased less than 30 days from July 9, 2008.

Use the WorldFile/Ticket Designator NYVM2 to purchase your tickets online and your negotiated discount will be applied to available fares.  Individuals should go to www.nwa.com or Northwest will provide reservations and ticketing assistance at 1-800-328-1111.

At the bottom of the 'Flights' tab, click the 'NWA Discount Travel E-Cert Redemption' link.   Complete the 'Flight Options' section of the Flight Search screen.  In the 'Additional Search Options' section, navigate to the section labeled E-Cert:  Do you have a Discount Travel E-Cert, Electronic Credit Voucher (ECV), NWA Extras Voucher? Select: Yes.

From the drop-down, select 'Meeting Agreement WorldFile number'. Enter the Meeting Agreement code (WorldFile number NYVM2) in the box provided and complete your transaction. 

American Airlines is offering a flat 5% discount.  When making reservations, contact American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790 and use Authorization Number A5178BQ.

Airport Shuttle

North Carolina hosts will be at the airport to greet you in air-conditioned comfort.  Shuttles will whisk you to the conference site only 20 minutes away.

The free shuttle schedule will be: 

Make sure you note your flight information when you register so we can have sufficient shuttle service to minimize your time at the airport.  If you come after-hours, the hotel will offer shuttle service for $15 per person round-trip by calling them at (336) 292-9161.  There are also airport taxi service or rental cars available.

NOTE:  The airport owns its taxi fleet.  If you need taxi service to the airport, regular taxis will charge you a round trip fare as they are not allowed to pick up passengers at the airport.  To contact PTI Airport Transportation call 877-796-5466 or go to www.ptiairporttransportation.com.

Parking

Keep your money in your pocket!  The Sheraton Hotel and Koury Convention Center have over 5 acres of parking spaces.  Just in case you can’t find a spot, there’s over 14 acres of parking at the adjacent shopping mall.

Arriving by Boat

With North Carolina’s miles of ocean front and navigable rivers, you can get close to Greensboro.  But you better plan on a portage of about 210 miles from the closest coastal port of Wrightsville Beach (3½ hour drive).

Last updated May 1, 2008.

Website created and maintained by Debbie Roos,
Agricultural Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension.