From: ArlisNA 2009 Annual Conference Blog - Publicity Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12 Feb 2009 15:03:45 -0500 Subject: Traveling to the Conference We are looking forward to seeing you in Indianapolis at this year's ARLIS/NA conference. Here is information to help you get started making your travel plans. Traveling by Air Indianapolis International Airport (IND) [http://www.indianapolisairport.com/] is located 16 miles from downtown Indianapolis. Newly renovated and reopened in 2008, this airport is considered virtually new as it boasts a brand new passenger terminal, parking structure and additional freeway access. The terminal includes a large civic plaza, environmentally friendly design, and the third tallest FFA tower in the U.S. Free wireless is available throughout the terminal. Baggage is located on the lower level. The terminal features notable public art including work by internationally acclaimed sculptor John Van Alstine. Artwork by several prominent Indiana artists is also highlighted. For further information about the artwork at the Indianapolis International Airport see: [http://www.newindianapolisairport.com/art_at.shtm]. To access ground transportation from the airport to the The Downtown Indianapolis Marriott, exit the terminal and look for signs directing you to the Ground Transportation Center. A list of ground transportation options is available at Parking/Ground Transportation [http://www.indianapolisairport.com/Parking/GroundTransportation/index.aspx]. The IndyGo Airport Express Route [http://www.indygo.net/green_line.htm] is the simplest way to get to the hotel from the airport (besides Taxi). IndyGo provides non-stop service from the airport to convenient locations near major downtown hotels and the Indiana Convention Center. Green Line service runs daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $7 per trip. The closest stop to our hotel is the Convention Center stop on Maryland Street. According to IndyGo's Green line information, travel time from Downtown Indy to the Airport is 15 minutes. See the IndyGo website for maps, routes and other more detailed information. The Indianapolis International Airport has two curbside taxi-stands on the lower level immediately outside of baggage pick-up. Look for the signs overhead and push the "call button" to request a car. Cabs can carry up to four passengers and accept all major credit cards. Cabs are available from 4:00 AM until 30 minutes after the last flight of the day, even if delayed. Estimated cost for a taxi cab ride to the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Hotel is $30-34 one-way. Travel from and to the airport to downtown Indy should take no longer than 15-20 minutes (except during rush hour; about 30 minutes). Special Note: For those of you interested in taking the Bloomington or the Columbus tour on Tuesday, Apr. 21, the buses will stop by the Airport before or at 5:00 pm on their way back to Indianapolis, should you want to book an early evening flight home. Traveling by Train The Amtrak Station is located in downtown Indianapolis (350 S. Illinois St. Indianapolis, IN 46225) and is within a few blocks of the Downtown Indianapolis Marriott conference hotel. Taxi service is available from the station. For more information about Amtrak schedules, routes, and reservations see [http://www.amtrak.com]. Traveling by Car From the Airport I-70 East to West Street exit #79A. Turn left (north) onto West St. Turn right (east) onto Maryland St. The hotel will be on your left. From the North via I-65 South (Chicago) I-65 to West Street Exit #144. Continue south on Martin Luther King St./West St. to Maryland St. Turn left onto Maryland St. From the North via I-69 South (Fort Wayne) I-69 S to I-465 S to I-70 West St. to I-65 N. Exit on West Street #114. Continue south on Martin Luther King St./West St. to Maryland St. Turn left on Maryland St. From the East via I-70 West (Ohio) I-70 W to I-65 N. Exit on West Street #114. Continue south on Martin Luther King St./ West St. to Maryland Street. Turn left on Maryland St. From the East via I-74 (Cincinnati) I-74 West to I-465 South to I-65 N to I-70 W. Exit on West St. #79A. Continue north on West St./Missouri St. to Maryland St.. Turn right on Maryland St. From the South via I-65 North (Louisville) I-65 N to I-70 W. Exit on West St. exit #79A. Continue north on West St./Missouri St. Turn right on Maryland St. From the West via I-70 (Illinois) I-70 E to West St., exit #79A. Continue north on West St./Missouri St. Turn right on Maryland St. Parking at the hotel ($27/day). Valet parking is located in front of hotel on Maryland St. Self-parking in the garage is available on the east side of Missouri St. Best regards, Rebecca Price and Annette Haines Conference Publicity ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Check out the blog for Indy Info! http://arlisnaindy.wordpress.com/ __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask]