Getting Around... |
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2011 Conference to be held in the
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Getting to Columbus... |
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Columbus is centrally located between
Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati and is just minutes from
Interstate 65.
Directions from Indianapolis, Louisville, Bloomington
- From the I-65 exit (exit #68),
follow SR 46 East into Columbus.
- Continue on SR 46E through the
stoplight at the intersection with Indiana Highway 11 and cross the
red bridge in the center lane, you will see the courthouse straight
ahead.
- Move to the left lane once you have
merged onto Second Street, after the stoplight, and as you pass the
courthouse.
- Proceed two blocks east to Franklin
Street, watch for brown directional sign for the Visitors Center.
- Turn left onto Franklin Street, a
one-way street north, proceed three blocks.
- The Visitors Center is on the
northeast corner of Fifth & Franklin Street and will be on your
right. You may park behind the building -- turn right into the
parking lot from Franklin Street.
Directions from Cincinnati.
From Cincinnati
- Take I-74 to the Greensburg exit
#134A.
- From Greensburg, follow State Road
46 West to Columbus.
- Upon entering the outskirts of
Columbus, you will cross the Clifty Creek Bridge; stay on 46W to
Franklin Street (from the bridge it is approximately 2-3 miles to
Franklin Street).
- You will pass a Dairy Queen on the
right, where there is a stoplight.
- The next light is Franklin Street;
turn right on Franklin (a one-way street north).
- Proceed north two blocks to Fifth
Street; the Visitors Center will be on the northeast corner on your
right. You may park behind the building - turn right into the
parking lot from Franklin Street.
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Places to Stay... |
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Hotels offering
special rates for TEN Conference Attendees:
Comfort Inn & Suites
2485 Jonathan Moore Pike
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-3051
Website: www.dorahotels.com
$79 set rate for TEN Conference attendees. Offered rates for the rooms
with 2 queen beds or the standard kings with the sofa and full
kitchens. Both room types include a Free Hot Breakfast with other fine
amenities.
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Holiday Inn Conference
Center
2480 Jonathan Moore Pike
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 348-1375
Website:
www.holiday-inn.com/columbusin
$85.00 rate for TEN Conference attendees.
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LaQuinta Inn & Suites
101 Carrie Lane
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4657
Website:
www.laquintacolumbusin.com
10% off rack rate for TEN Conference attendees.
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Additional Hotels in the area: |
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Courtyard by Marriott
3888 Mimosa Drive
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-8888
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Hilton Garden Inn
12210 N Executive Drive
Edinburgh, IN 46124
(812) 379-2173
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Hotel Indigo – SOLD
OUT
400 Brown Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 375-9100
Website: www.hotelindigo.com
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Residence Inn
4525 W State Rd 46
Columbus, IN 4720
(812) 342-2400
Website:
www.marriott.com/BMGRI
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Sleep Inn & Suites
2335 Jonathan Moore Pike
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-7200
Website: www.sleeepinn.com
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Restaurants to Experience... |
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There are many wonderful restaurants to
experience during your time in Columbus. Your conference
registration will include a voucher to a variety of downtown
restaurants for lunch. Restaurants in the Downtown Area
accepting conference vouchers include...
Bistro 310
310 4th Street
Phone: 812-418-8212
Fine dining featuring cuisine prepared by owner/chef Jeff Maiani.
Fourth Street Bar & Grill
433 4th St
Phone: 812-376-7063
A popular local hang-out. Famous for the 4th Street burger. Letterman
sandwich, pizza and crab cakes.
Papa’s Downtown Deli
412 Washington St
Phone: 812-376-8705
Sandwiches, soups and desserts.
Phi Bar & Grill inside Hotel Indigo
400 Brown Street
Phone: 812-375-9100
Inside Hotel Indigo, downtown. Serving lunch and dinner.
Pieper’s Gourmet Catering
423 Washington Street
Phone: 812-378-2140
Dine-in, carry out, delivery. Soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts.
Power House Brewing Co. (Columbus
Bar)
322 4th St
Phone: 812-375-8800
Specialties include sandwiches, Reuben, lunch and dinner specials and
20 beers on tap.
Smith’s Row
418 Fourth St
Phone: 812-373-9382
Fine dining with daily specials. Known for steaks and fresh fish from
Hawaii.
The Garage Pub & Grill
308 Fourth Street
Phone: 812-418-8918
Appetizers, salads, wraps, burgers and more. Customers must be 21.
Smoking allowed in smoking room only.
Tre Bicchieri
425 Washington St
Phone: 812-372-1962
Quaint Italian family-owned downtown restaurant, featuring fresh
pasta, homemade soups and sauces. Menu changes seasonally, featuring
local products when available.
Zaharakos
329 Washington Street
Phone: 812-378-1900
Elegantly-restored turn-of-the-century ice cream parlor and museum.
Enjoy soups, salads, sandwiches and of course ice cream.
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Things to Do... |
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Columbus, Indiana is a surprising
community that is known around the world for its collection of work by
renowned architects and landscape architects including including I.M.
Pei, Dale Chihuly, Eliel Saarinen, John Carl Warnecke, Henry Moore,
Harry Weese and Eero Saarinen. While Columbus ranks sixth
nationally for architectural innovation and design, it is also known
as a great place t live and work.
Columbus ranks in top 100 "Best Places to Live and Launch" a business
by Fortune Small Business Magazine. It was also selected as one
of the Ten Most Playful Towns in America by Nick Jr. Family Magazine.
Forbes selected Columbus as one of the top ten best small cities to
raise a family and received recognition as one of the most walkable
communities in the nations. Columbus was named on of "40 Cities
Where Design Rules' by International Design Magazine.
While in Columbus be sure to check out...
- Shopping, including two outlet
malls, shopping centers and traditional malls, a huge antique mall
and stores, and a vibrant downtown with specialty shops.
- City tours including bus tours,
step-on guide services, extended architecture tours, downtown
walking tours, self-guided tours, video presentations and exhibits.
- A full schedule of community
events, including bluegrass, pop, art, Scottish heritage, ethnic
cuisine and culture, the Electric Lights Parade, symphonic
performances and many, many, many family activities.
- Other attractions include: a
winery, a national and international distributor of specialty
popcorn, greenhouses (one of which is one of the largest producers
of chrysanthemums and poinsettias in the Midwest), outdoor markets
and museums featuring aviation, art and more.
For more information on things to see
and do in Columbus visit Columbus
Area Visitors Center or
Columbus Area Arts
Council. |
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