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SEPTEMBER 13 - 16, 2006
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL UNION
TUCSON, ARIZONA USA
TRAVEL:
Most conference events will take place at the USS Arizona Memorial Union, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716.
Limited Parking in Garages Available for Visitors ($7/day):
Second Street Garage
Tyndall Garage
How to get there by car from:
Tucson International Airport
Phoenix International Airport
If you need transportation from the Tucson airport, reservations can be made through Arizona Stagecoach. Make your reservation online (http://azstagecoach.com) or call 520-881-4111.
HOTELS WITH BLOCKS OF ROOMS/SPECIAL RATES ( Sept 12 through Sept. 16)
A small number of rooms are still available at the group rate!!!!
The
Marriott Tucson University Park
880 East Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/TUSUP
This hotel is .5 miles from the conference venue - a short and enjoyable walk. It is located in the midst of many dining establishments and shopping.
Our group rate:
Two Double Beds:
$129.00 ($144.84 with all taxes)
This offers a savings of at least $40.00 when compared to the current internet rate. To fulfill a contract-related issue with the hotel, please make your reservation by 5PM EST on Monday, Sept 11, 2006.
To reserve your room: call
1-800-228-9290 or 1-520-792-4100. You must identify yourself as part of Archaeological Sciences of the Americas 2006 or "ASAS 2006" to receive the rate.
Please contact AJ Vonarx (ajvonarx@email.arizona.edu) if you have any difficulty reserving a room.
The Hotel Congress
311 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
http://www.hotcong.com
This hotel is a half-hour walk to the venue but the best place to stay to experience local flavor. The walk from the hotel to the conference takes you through the artistic and youthful heart of Tuscon. On Friday evenings and Saturdays, a historic electric streetcar runs and can take you most of the way. The Hotel Congress is a restored, art-deco hotel, famous as the scene of Dillenger's capture. The forst floor includes two bars, a wonderful cafe, and a live music venue.
Our Group Rates:
Two Double Beds: $80.40 ($89.32 with all taxes)
One Double Bed: $62.10 ($69.25 with all taxes)
Two Twin Beds:
$62.10 ($69.25 with all taxes)
Call 1-800-722-8848 to reserve between February 17 and August 30, 2006. You must identify yourself as part of Archaeolgoical Sciences of the Americas 2006 or "ASAS 2006" to receive the rate. Note: Some of the larger rooms at Congress are above one of Tucson's best music venues and can be quite loud. If you're a light sleeper, request a room on the north-west side of the Hotel.
OTHER ACCOMODATIONS:
To explore other hotels and bed and breakfasts located around the University, check out the following helpful website:
http://www.hotels-rates.com/hotels/locations/Tucson/AZ/usa/558/
You'll find a room for every budget and taste.
Note: Four Points By Sheraton Tucson University Plaza is the closest hotel to the conference venue. However, many saftery and service service concerns were expressed by 2004 attendees about this hotel.
TRAVEL TO TUCSON:
By Plane: There are two options, either of which may be the most cost effective depending on your departure airport.
1) Fly direct to Tucson International Airport.
2) Fly direct to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and take a two-hour shuttle ride to Tucson on Arizona Shuttle (reserve in advance at
http://www.arizonashuttle.com or call 1.800.888.2749
More Details to come...
Mailing Address:
Archaeological Sciences of the Americas
c/o Cathy Snider
Department of Anthropology
University of Arizona
1009 E. South Campus Drive
Tucson, AZ 85721-0030 USA
emails: R. Emerson Howell (rhowell@email.arizona.edu)
AJ Vonarx (ajvonarx@email.arizona.edu)
ASAS's logo by Kate Harrison (Ad Hoc Art Inc.) based on an original design by William Reitze.
Web design and maintenance by AJ Vonarx, Daniel Jeffrey, and Lesley Frame.
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