Location

Columbus, Ohio

"Ohio?” you say… “Columbus?” you say…. “Isn’t that fly-over country?” you say... “Au contraire!” we say.

Heralded as one of the top ten arts destinations in the US (American Style Magazine, June 2008), this friendly city mixes sleek, edgy modernism with the warmth of old brick and Victorian charm.  In fact, there is so much to say about Columbus that we don’t want to crowd this page with it, so click here to read more about our fair city. 

The Hilton Columbus at Easton
We are pleased to welcome conference participants to the Columbus Hilton at Easton.  The moment you enter the door, you are struck by the beauty of this spectacular, AAA 4-Diamond hotel.  Rich fabrics, lush carpets, gleaming marble and handcrafted architectural details create a luxurious backdrop that will afford conference attendees not only a very comfortable conference experience, but a relaxing getaway as well.

For more information about the Hilton, including transportation to the hotel from the airport, click here. You can also visit their website at www.hiltoncolumbus.com.   

To reserve your room at the conference rate of $179 per night, click here.

Easton Town Center
Just outside the doors of the Hilton, a world of excitement awaits. More than 100 of the finest shops and the most unique dining, entertainment and nightspots make up the one-of-a-kind Easton Town Center.  Unveiled in 1999, Easton Town center is an uncommon blend: a classic vintage town center, yet a stylish entertainment Mecca.

To explore the attractions at Easton Town Center in greater depth, visit their website at www.eastontowncenter.com

Getting to Columbus
Drivers can reach Columbus via two major interstates that intersect near downtown: I-70 (east-west) and I-71 (north-south). I-670 connects the airport to downtown, and I-270 circles the city. For construction information, go to www.pavingtheway.org or call 614-645-PAVE.

Visitors flying into the city arrive at Port Columbus International Airport (614-239-4000; www.columbusairports.com), located just 10 minutes east of downtown and served by the following carriers:

• Air Canada
• American/American Eagle
• Continental/Continental Express
• Delta/Delta Connection
• Midwest Connect
• Northwest/Northwest Airlink
• Southwest Airlines
• United/United Express
• US Airways/US Airways Express

Airport shuttle service is provided by Arch Express Transportation (614-252-2277), Super Shuttle (614-252-5555) and Urban Express Transportation (614-840-0411). Reservations are recommended.

Estimated Drive Time to Columbus from:

• Chicago 5hrs 39mins
• Cincinnati 1hr 40mins
• Cleveland 2hrs 18mins
• Dayton 1hr 14mins
• Detroit 3hrs 26mins
• Indianapolis 2hrs 46mins
• Louisville 3hrs 22mins
• Pittsburgh 3hrs 3mins
• St. Louis 6hrs 32mins
• Toledo 2hrs 26mins
• Toronto 7hrs 7mins