Thursday, February 24, 2005
South East Open Wilmington NC April 1-3
The South East Championships will be held at a new location this year . As details become clear I will post additional information . Tournament will be in Burgaw about 15 miles north of Wilmington . I will post directions and hotel info soon . Bring your appetite as it looks like Tommy and Tony will have a spread of southern style grub . Be sure to load up on the local grits for breakfast .....
Field Location is off of Old River Road ,Burgaw, NC 28425
Directions
From Wilmington. Hwy 132 North becomes I-40 just north of Wilmington.Take I-40 West 12 miles.
Take the NC-210 exit- EXIT 408.
Turn LEFT onto NC-210. Go 0.3 miles.
Turn RIGHT onto US-117. Go 2.7 miles.
Turn RIGHT onto NC-1411/OLD RIVER RD. Go 2.0 miles.
Look for a Dairy farm on the right. Primary landmark will be the four grain silo's. Drive through the gate and follow driveway through the farm and to the 26 acre field behind the farm.
From the North/ West
If you are coming in on I-40 and want to stop at the field on the way to Wilmington,
Take the NC-210 exit- EXIT 408.
Turn RIGHT onto NC-210. Go 0.3 miles.
Turn RIGHT onto US-117. Go 2.7 miles.
Turn RIGHT onto NC-1411/OLD RIVER RD. Go 2.0 miles to the dairy farm.
Hotels
Here are a few based on convenience and price.
For reference, hwy 132 becomes I40 just North of Wilmington.
Sleep Inn - Market Street. Close to 132. http://www.sleepinnwilmington.com/
79.00 - Queen
89.00 - two doubles
Main Stay Suites - Each room is a full suite with fridge and microwave. Market St, beside the Sleep Inn, close to 132.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-812144-mainstay_suites-i
89.95 - queen
95.95 - two queens. This would work well if anyone wants to share a room.
Extended Stay America - Small Suites. Each room has full Refidge and microwave. New Center Drive, just off of hwy 132.
http://www.extendedstaynetwork.com/Details/Details.cfm?LocationID=5485&Airport=
69.99 - queen
65.99 - king
70.99 - 2 doubles
Innkeeper - Intersection of 132 and Market Street. Very convenient, IHOP right in front.
http://wilmington.cape.fear.hotelguide.net/data/h100047.htm
69.99 - King or two double
Whitey's El Berta - Market Street at Kerr Avenue. Several casters stayed here last year. Rates will be around 52.00 unless we get a commitment from several casters then he may work a lower rate. Great breakfast restaurant adjacent to motel. NOT FANCY.Close in quality to the motels in Crisfield
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