Meeting Venue
Cornell is centrally isolated in Upstate New York. If you have never been here,
check out the Cornell
Travel to Ithaca site.
The Department of Astronomy is located in the Space Sciences Building, but
the Symposium itself will take place in 700 Clark Hall (Physics
Department) on the Cornell campus. The Saturday evening event will be
in the Carrier Ballroom of the Statler Hotel, also on campus.
See Cornell Maps.
Hotels in Ithaca
A block of rooms has been reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, at the
Best Western University Inn; identify yourself with "Dark and Dusty Galaxies"
to get a group rate. The phone number is 607-272-6100 or
Worldwide: 800-937-8376 or 800-WESTERN.
The BW is located next to the East Hill Plaza shopping area,
about 1 mile from campus. It provides shuttle
service both from/to the Ithaca airport and to/from campus.
We suggest early booking, as the BW has a tendency to fill up.
There are numerous other hotels in the Ithaca area to choose from. Among
them:
-
Statler Hotel: On campus, a few minutes walk to Clark Hall. Phone:
1-800-541-2501, 1-607-257-2500. Shuttle from airport to campus -
complimentary high speed internet access in room.
- Hilton Garden Inn: 130 E. Seneca St. 607-277-8900. Hi-speed
internet access - indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center - shuttle to campus
- Ramada Inn: 2310 N. Triphammer Rd. 607-257-3100. Shuttle to campus
- indoor & outdoor pool; whirlpool spa/sauna, exercise facility;
hi-speed internet access
- Clarion Inn: 1 Sheraton Drive. 607-257-2000. Shuttle to campus -
indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, hi-speed wireless internet
- Econo Lodge: 2303 N. Triphammer Rd. 607-257-1400; 800-55-ECONO.
Complimentary deluxe breakfast buffet - shuttle service to campus -
free wireless internet access
- Hampton Inn: 337 Elmira Rd. 607-277-9780. Complimentary deluxe
breakfast buffet - free wireless internet access
- Country Inn & Suites: 1100 Danby Road. 607-257-6359. Complimentary
deluxe breakfast buffet - shuttle service to campus - free wireless
internet access
You may also try the Ithaca Bed and Breakfast Association
website. Some of these are rather far from campus, so a car
is advised. Please inquire about transportation from the proprietors.
Flying to Ithaca
The Ithaca-Cortland Tompkins County Airport is served by US Airways to/from
Philadelphia and Laguardia airports and by Northwest Airlines to/from Detroit.
Note that it is often easier to fly into/out of Syracuse, about 60 miles
north of Ithaca. There is shuttle
service from/to the Syracuse airport provided by Ithaca Airline Limosine (800) 273-9197
or (607) 273-3030,
but you need an advance reservation.
Parking on campus
Parking on
campus on Friday requires a permit which
you can purchase at one of the parking booths.
Registration
Please be sure to return the registration form to
us by September 15th.
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