Community Connections 2027 · Jan 12-14
Benton Convention Center · Winston-Salem NC
Benton Convention Center · Winston-Salem NC
Logistics
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Hotel, parking, and travel information.
Recommended Hotels
We encourage you to book your room early, as rooms in the conference block are limited and may sell out.
Marriott
Special conference rate: $155 per night
Breakfast: Available for purchase at the hotel’s on-site restaurant, Butcher & Bull, or at nearby restaurants.
Parking: Valet parking is available for $33 per day. The 6th/Cherry-Trade Parking Deck is recommended as a more affordable self-parking option. See parking information for details.
Accessability: Guests can indicate accessibility needs and make room requests when booking. The hotel offers wheelchair-accessible main entrances, elevators, common areas, and on-site restaurants. Please note that guest rooms are not available on the ground floor.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton
Special conference rate: $159 per night
Breakfast: A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is included in the room rate.
Parking: Self-parking is available for $25 per day. For a more affordable option, the 6th/Cherry-Trade Parking Deck is recommended. See parking information for details.
Accessability: Guests can note special rrequests during the booking process. The hotel offers wheelchair-accessible main entrances, elevators, common areas, and on-site restaurants. Please note that guest rooms are not available on the ground floor.
Address: 460 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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Convention Center Info
Benton Convention Center
Accessibility:
- Entrance: The main entrance is located at 301 W. 5th St. and is wheelchair accessible.
- Climate-Controlled Walkways & Tunnels: Enclosed, climate-controlled walkways connect the convention center to the Winston-Salem Marriott and Embassy Suites, while an underground tunnel beneath 5th Street connects the Benton North and Benton South meeting levels.
- Interior Mobility: The facility features elevators and escalators to navigate between the main and lower levels. The third floor is restricted to office use.
- Restrooms: Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available throughout the facility.
Address: 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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Parking Information:The 6th/Cherry-Trade Parking Deck
- Monday – Friday (6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.): $1.00 per hour, up to a daily maximum of $15.00. Flat rate of $2.00 after 5:30 p.m.
- Features a 3rd-floor disability-accessible skywalk that connects directly to the main level of the Benton Convention Center.
Address: 519 N Cherry St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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Airport Information
The nearest airport to Winston-Salem is the Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), which is 23.8 miles away in Greensboro. Other nearby airports include:
- Charlotte (CLT) (83.6 miles)
- Raleigh/Durham (RDU) (92 miles)
- Roanoke (ROA) (110 miles)
- Tri-Cities Regional (TRI) (178 miles)
January 12-14, 2027
Winston-Salem, NC · Benton Convention Center
Pre-Conference Day: January 12.