General Information
Date
April 28-30, 2009. Some field trips and
workshops occur before or after the Symposium.
 Location
Greater Tacoma Convention
and Trade Center
1500 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-830-6601
Map and directions
Parking
Parking at the
Convention
Center is available for $10 per day.
You can also park for FREE at the Tacoma Dome Park and Ride and take the FREE
Tacoma Link
light rail to the Convention Center/S 15th Station.
Public Transportation
Bus
- There are several options for bus travel from Olympia and Seattle.
We will have more information as the symposium approaches.
- Tacoma Dome Station--Convention Center: FREE
Tacoma Link
light rail to the Convention Center/S 15th Station.
- Visit the Pierce
Transit Web site for more information on bus schedules and routes.
Train
-
Seattle--Tacoma by Train:
Sounder
Train to the the Tacoma Dome Station.
- See the Sound
Transit Web site for more information.
-
Tacoma Dome Station--Convention Center: FREE
Tacoma Link
light rail to the Convention Center/S 15th Station.
Airport Transportation
Capital Aeroporter offers SeaTac transportation to and from any hotel in Tacoma. Call 800-962-3579 to make reservations, or
visit the Capital Aeroporter Web site.
There is also a
SeaTac-Tacoma Dome Station Bus
that takes about 30 minutes. See the
Sound Transit Web site for more
details. From the Tacoma Dome
Station, take the FREE
Tacoma Link
light rail to the Convention Center/S 15th Station.
Lodging
A block of guest room will be available at the nearby
Hotel Murano (formerly the
Tacoma Sheraton), one block from the Convention Center. Use the
Passkey Link to make reservations under our room block with the group
rate.
There are also many other hotels within 5 to 10 miles of the Convention Center, along
the I-5 corridor. The
Tacoma-Pierce
County Convention and Visitor Bureau has information on hotels. There
are also several Bed & Breakfasts located among the magnificent old homes of North Tacoma. See the
Washington Bed and Breakfast
Guild or
Bed & Breakfasts Online for more information.
Meals
Registration includes hors d'oeuvres on Tuesday evening (April 28) and lunches
on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 28 & 29). In addition, refreshments will be provided
during morning and afternoon breaks.
Local Attractions
Many within walking distance...
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