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Nancy Mettes of Damar Travel, our official conference travel agent, has arranged special fares for conference attendees. She will work with you to provide an economical travel plan. Please mention if you are a senior citizen.

Contact Nancy at (800) 999-6101 or e-mail her at nancy.mettes@damartravel.com. Tell her you want to make your reservation for the NGS 2007 Conference in Richmond, VA.

The Richmond International Airport is located 15 minutes from downtown Richmond. Eight major carriers including American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United, US Airways, as well as low-cost carriers AirTran and JetBlu offer non-stop flights to 21 cities including Atlanta, Toronto, Dallas, New York, St Louis, Chicago, Boston, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Detroit and connecting flights to destinations worldwide. 

Click Here for Driving Directions to the Richmond Marriott Hotel

Driving Directions to the Omni Richmond Hotel

FROM RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ? 10 MILES
Take I-64 west to exit 190, merging onto I-95 south. On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.20). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

Taxi: Approx. $20 per cab

FROM NEWPORT NEWS-WILLIAMSBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ? 71 MILES
Take I-64 west to exit 190, merging onto I-95 south. On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.20). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH ? VIA I-95 SOUTH
Take exit 74A (Downtown Expressway.). Take the Canal Street exit and make right onto 10th Street, then a right onto Cary Street. Turn right onto 12th Street and make an immediate right into the hotel entrance.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH ? VIA I-95 NORTH
Take I-95 north to exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.20). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST ? VIA I-64 WEST
Take I-64 west to exit 190 merging onto I-95 south. On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.20). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WEST ? VIA I-64 EAST
Take I-64 east to exit 75 merging onto I-95 south. On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.20). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.-

 Driving Directions to the Crowne Plaza Hotel

 FROM I-95N OR I-95S TAKE EXIT 74A TO THE DOWNTOWN EXPWY. EXIT AT CANAL ST. ($.20 TOLL). 1/4 MILE ON LEFT. FROM EAST OR WEST: I-64 TO I-95S TO EXIT 74A TO CANAL ST EXIT. 1/4 MILE ON LEFT.

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Driving Directions to the Quality Inn & Suites

From the North:
(including from Washington, DC, Maryland & Fredericksburg)
Take I-95 South to Exit 76B toward Belvidere St.  Turn left onto Leigh St.  Turn right onto Belvidere St. Turn left onto Cary St. Follow Cary St. to teh hotel
which is on the corner of E. Cary and 2nd St.

From the South:
(Travelling from Petersburg, North Carolina)
Take I-95 North to Exit 74A. Take Canal St. exit toward US 60. Merge onto E. Canal St. Turn right onto S. 2nd St.  Turn right onto E. Cary St.
Follow Cary St. to teh hotel which is on the corner of E. Cary and 2nd St.

From the West:
(Travelling from Charlottesville, Lexington, Roanoke, Harrisonburg)
Take I-64 East to Exit 74B toward Belvidere St. Turn left onto W. Leigh St. Turn right onto Belvidere St. Turn left onto Cary St. Follow Cary St.
to the hotel, which is on the corner of E. Cary and 2nd St.

From the East:
(travelling from Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Richmond Airport)
Take I-64 West, get off on Exit 190 to the 5th St. Exit.  Stay straight to go onto N. 5th St. Turn Right onto E. Main St. Turn left onto S. 1st St.
Turn left onto E. Cary St. Follow Cary St. to the hotel which is on the corner of E. Cary and 2nd St.

Driving Directions to the Greater Richmond Convention Center

Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 783-7300

Follow the directions below to access the complex or utilize Mapquest to help you find directions to the Greater Richmond Convention Center by clicking on the link below and following the instructions. MapQuest Directions

From South or Richmond I-95 North Bound: Take Exit #74C, Medical College of Virginia Exit, stay to the left and take Broad Street, State Capitol, Coliseum Exit. Take a Right (West) on Broad Street and proceed ten blocks to N 2nd Street.  Turn right onto North 2nd Street and proceed three blocks to East Leigh Street. Turn right onto East Leigh Street and proceed one block to North 3rd Street. Turn right onto North 3rd Street and proceed to 3rd and Marshall Streets. The Greater Richmond Convention Center's Parking Deck will be on the left on 3rd street.  

From North/West  of Richmond I-95 South/64 East Bound: Exit I-95 to the I-64 East/Third Street Exit #75. Bear right for 3rd Street (Do not go straight on the junction, it will take you to I-64 East). Travel ahead to 3rd and Marshall Streets. The Greater Richmond Convention Center's Parking Deck will be on the left on 3rd Street.

From West of Richmond I 64 East Bound to I-95 South to 64 East Bound: Interstate 64 East to junction Interstate 95 South to I-64 East/Third Street Exit#75. Bear right for 3rd Street (Do not go straight on the junction, it will take you to I-64 East). Travel ahead to 3rd and Marshall Streets. The Greater Richmond Convention Center's Parking Deck will be on the left on 3rd Street.

From South West of Richmond Via VA-288 N toward VA-76-Toll North Powhite Parkway: From VA-288 N toward VA-76-Toll North Powhite Parkway, take the exit toward VA-76-Powhite Parkway/Lucks Lane/Hunter Road. Take the VA-76-Toll North Powhite exit towards Richmond. Merge onto the Downtown Expressway / I-195 South / VA-195 E (Portions toll). Take the Byrd Street exit toward 2nd Street. Turn left onto 2nd Street. Turn Right onto Marshall Street. Turl Right onto 3rd Street. The Greater Richmond Convention Center's Parking Deck will be on your immediate Left. From East of Richmond I-64 West Bound (from Airport): Exit #190 Fifth Street exit. Proceed to Fifth and Jackson Streets. Turn right onto Jackson Street and proceed to Third Street. Turn left onto Third Street travel 3 blocks (to 3rd & Marshall Streets) and turn left into the Greater Richmond Convention Center's Parking Deck on 3rd Street.

USEFUL MAPS OF THE RICHMOND AREA

I.	Map of Interstate Highways Leading into Richmond (29.1 KB download)
II.	Map of Downtown Richmond (444.8 KB download)
III.	Greater Richmond Convention Center Aerial Map (925.1 KB download)
IV.	Greater Richmond Convention Center Surrounding Streets (899.9 KB download)

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Richmond International Airport - RIC

http://www.flyrichmond.com/

Taxi Service at Airport
Taxis currently under contract to the airport are available curbside, adjacent to the North Garage, from first flight departure to last flight arrival.

Approximate taxi fares to downtown hotels are $23 - $25. $33-$55 to I-64 West Broad Street hotels, and $50-$55 to Innsbrook hotels.

Sedan Service at Airport
Groome Transportation sedans are available curbside, adjacent to the North Garage, from first flight departure to last flight arrival.
Book in advance - Groome Transportation (804) 222-7222.  Current prices for Groome are $16.25 to downtown hotels, $27 to I-64/West Broad Street hotels, and $35.75 to Innsbrook hotels. Fares are priced by zone. Go to: http://www.groometransportation.com/richmond.htm for additional information.
 

PARKING INFORMATION

PARKING AT THE RICHMOND MARRIOTT HOTEL On-site parking is available at the Richmond Marriott Hotel (which is opposite the Greater Richmond Convention Center) attached via the skywalk system. There are two entrances to this parking lot - one on 5th Street (just before you get to Marshall Street) and the other on Marshall Street, between 5th and 6th Streets.  Current parking rates are as follows: Valet parking - $14.00 Self-parking - $11.00 PARKING AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL Daily Parking Fee: $10.00 Attached parking garage Valet parking is available PARKING AT THE OMNI RICHMOND Self-parking $18 per day ? does not include in/out privileges Valet parking $19 per day with unlimited in/out privileges Bus and van parking located off-site nearby (fee) Auto Rent, an independent car, van and truck rental company, is located within building complex Complimentary shuttle service to downtown locations within a 5 mile radius. Based upon availability, Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 7 pm PARKING AT THE QUALITY INN & SUITES Complimentary parking is included in your room rate.   PARKING AT THE GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER Greater Richmond Convention Center Parking Facility 401 North 3rd Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 783-7300 Location The Greater Richmond Convention Center parking facility is located at the corner of 3rd Street and Marshall Street, and is conveniently connected to the Convention Center via an enclosed skywalk for your comfort. For directions, please click on the link below. Directions to the Facility Operational Hours & Rates Daily (except on holidays) 7:00am - 7:00pm (Operational hours are extended to coincide with the Convention Center's event activities.) Public Parking $6.00 per vehicle DAILY Overnight Parking $26.00 per vehicle There is a height limit of 6 feet, 8 for vehicles at the Convention Center parking deck. NEARBY PARKING LOTS TO THE CONVENTION CENTER AND MARRIOTT HOTEL Flat honor lot on Broad Street between 5th and 4th Streets. Caddy corner from the Marriott.  Approximately 100 spots.  Rates are $4 per hour, up to a $15 maximum per day.  Lot is open 24 hours. You will need to park your car and remember your bay number - then go to a machine and pay for your parking in advance. The machines take cash or credit cards, and will only take up to 24 hours maximum each time. Therefore you will need to remember the time you parked and the expiration time (your receipt ticket should tell you this).  If you plan to park here overnight, please make sure that you top up your parking in the machine beforehand to take you through the night.  Lot is owned by Standard Parking if you have any questions - 1-804-649-7275. There is also a covered parking deck at 5th and Marshall Streets.  Parking is by the day, and rates are $4 per hour, up to a $15 per day maximum. This deck is also run by Standard Parking 1-804-649-7275. Go the Convention Center website for complete information also on nearby parking lots: http://www.richmondcenter.com/main/parking.asp RV PARKS Ponderosa Mobile Home and Rv Park 7725 Jefferson Davis Highway Richmond, VA 23237 Phone: (804) 271-8333 Alt. Phone: (804) 271-1727 Fax: (804) 271-8333 Email: nogomo@yahoo.com Home Page: www.Ponderosamobilehome.com For information on rates for this RV park go to: http://findarvpark.com/rv_park_details.php?id=80 This RV park is approximately 10 miles from the Greater Richmond Covention Center and Marriott Hotel (about 15 minutes journey time). The following link can assist you in finding RV Parks in the Richmond area: http://findarvpark.com/?OVRAW=campgrounds&OVKEY=campground&OVMTC=standard