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Graphene Week 2010 will be hosted at the Marriot Inn & Conference Center on the University of Maryland University College campus.

Airports

The closest airport is the Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport.

Other airports that serve the area are Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport.

Accomodations

We have blocked out rooms with the Marriot Inn & Conference Center (the conference venuw) at a discounted rate of $149/night for single or double occupancy.

For Internet Reservations

Click on the link for the desired room type to be directed to the UMUC Inn & Conference Center's home page with the available dates for the room block and the group code already entered in the appropriate fields. Enter the desired arrival and departure dates to begin the reservation process. If you plan to arrive or depart outside of the dates of the room block, you will not be able to book your reservation on-line. To book any dates outside of the room block or if you prefer to make your reservations by phone, call 1-800-228-9290.

Update

The March 26th deadline for hotel reservations has passed and there are no longer any rooms available at the discounted rate. Please check Marriot's website for regular rate availability.

For Telephone Reservations:

The toll free # to call is 1-800-228-9290
The group codes are:
-“gragraa” for a Single (King)
-“gragrab” for a Double (Queen/Queen)

Getting to the University of Maryland

Air Travel

The University is served by three major airports. All have transportation to the College Park area. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) provides regular service to the College Park area or a convenient drive by car. The BWI Express Metro bus service carries passengers to the Greenbelt Metro Station, only one stop from College Park-U of Maryland.

Reagan National Airport is not only an easy car ride from College Park, it is also located right on the Metrorail line. Passengers can take public transportation directly to College Park-U of Maryland.

The University of Maryland offers a free shuttle bus from the College Park-U of MD Metro station to the campus Stamp Student Union. However, the shuttle does not go all the way to the Inn and Conference Center. The walk to the hotel is not far but for travelers with luggage it might be preferable to take a taxi from the Metro station.

Dulles International Airport is 26 miles from downtown Washington in Chantilly, Virginia. It has numerous ground transportation options allowing travelers to get to the University of Maryland.

Taxi service and rental cars are available at all airports.

Train Service

Commuter train service (MARC Train) is available from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The Penn Line runs multiple times Monday through Friday only. The train does not run on Saturdays and Sundays. Travelers to College Park can take the train to New Carrollton (Metrorail Orange Line) and use Metro to get to College Park. Another option is to take the train to Washington and transfer to the Metro (Red Line) and go to College Park.

Driving Directions

From Baltimore:

Take I-95 South to the Capital Beltway (I-495) and follow signs to College Park, US Route 1 South. Proceed approximately one mile south on US Route 1 to the University Boulevard (Rt. 193 W) exit. Follow Rt. 193 approximately two miles to intersection with Adelphi Road. Marriott Inn and Conference Center is on the left.

From Annapolis and points east:

Take US Route 50 to the Capital Beltway (I-95/495) and go north on I-95/495 to College Park, US Route 1 South (exit 25). Proceed approximately one mile south on US Route 1 to the University Boulevard (Rt. 193 W) exit. Follow Rt. 193 approximately two miles to intersection with Adelphi Road. Marriott Inn and Conference Center is on the left.

From within the city of Washington, D.C.:

Exit Washington, DC on Riggs Road NE. After entering the state of Maryland, continue on Riggs Road for approximately two miles to University Boulevard. Turn right at the light onto University Boulevard and proceed approximately 1.5 miles to the University of Maryland and the Inn and Conference Center.

From points south and west of Washington, DC, and Montgomery County, MD:

Take the Capital Beltway (I-495) and head north and east. Just after I-495 joins I-95 in Maryland above Washington, D.C., get off at exit 25B toward College Park on US Route 1 South. Proceed approximately one mile south on US Route 1 to the University Boulevard (Rt. 193 W) exit. Follow Rt. 193 approximately two miles to intersection with Adelphi Road. Marriott Inn and Conference Center is on the left.

Things To Do In Washington, DC

Washington offers a multitude of cultural, historic and outdoor activities. The Smithsonian Museums are free and are home to a wide range of scientific, artistic, and educational exhibits. The National Theatre and Kennedy Center offer live performances. Other activities can be found at the city’s Destination DC website.

Dining Options

There are numerous dining options in the area with a large variety of cuisines and prices. A local favorite for casual dining is Franklin’s, which houses its own microbrewery. Reasonably priced Indian fare can be found at Tiffin. Nearby Chef’s Secret offers a Thai cuisine. Close to the Inn and Conference Center is downtown College Park with several casual options, as well as the Campus Village Center with several inexpensive options.

For more formal fare, Washingtonian Magazine has compiled the 100 Best Restaurants.