8th International Conference on Porous Metals and Metallic Foams, June 23-26, 2013

Optional Tours While Visiting North Carolina


Make your trip to North Carolina complete by joining us for a tour! When you register for the conference, you will be asked if you would like to participate in a tour. Each tour has a fee that can be included with your conference registration.

The first tour listed below will be full-day tour, which will leave in the morning on Sunday and return in the evening.

Battleship USS North CarolinaWilmington and Wrightsville Beach, NC





Sunday, June 23, 2013

See history and get sand in your shoes all in one trip! This tour will take you to historic downtown Wilmington, the Battleship USS North Carolina, and Wrightsville Beach. Tour price includes bus transportation and admission to the Battleship USS North Carolina. Lunch will be on your own in historic downtown Wilmington. Departure time on Sunday morning will be announced at a later time. This trip will be a full day!

Adults: $49

Children (ages 6 - 11): $39


Research Triangle Park LogoResearch Triangle Park and Centennial Campus


Wednesday, June 26, 2013 (afternoon)

See two world renowned research parks just miles apart from each other. Tour price includes bus transportation to Research Triangle Park and North Carolina State University's Centennial Campus. Two stops are planned. This tour will begin after the conclusion of our conference. Departure time will be announced at a later date.

Adults: $29

Children (ages 6 - 11): $25