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Hotel, Transportation, and Conference Site Information

 Convenient Hotels:

Restaurant, shuttle service available to/from Airport, Columbus State University, Peachtree Mall (.53 miles from Columbus State University)

Continental breakfast, Airport shuttle service available (.59 miles from Columbus State University)

  • Four Points by Sheraton – 5351 Sidney Simons Boulevard – Columbus, GA 31904 phone 706-327-6868, www.fourpointscolumbus.com $90.00 + taxes

Restaurant, Airport shuttle service available (1.73 miles from Columbus State University)

  • Fairfield Inn and Suites – 4510 E. Armour Road – Columbus, GA 31904 phone 706-317-3600, www.marriott.com/CSGFI $94.00 + taxes

Continental breakfast

Continental breakfast (1.22 miles from Columbus State University)

  • LaQuinta Inn Columbus State University

    • 2919 Warm Springs Rd. Columbus, GA  31904
    Phone 323-4344   ($114.00  + tax)     

    Continental Breakfast available (.64 miles from Columbus State University)

    For all hotels except Sheraton: From I-185 Atlanta take Exit 7B, Manchester Expressway Exit

    For Four Points Sheraton: From I-185 Atlanta take Exit 8, Airport Thruway Exit

    Atlanta Airport Shuttle Services to Columbus:

    • Groome Transportation – 2800 Harley Court – Columbus, GA 31909 phone 706-324-3939, www.groometransportation.com
       
    • Vision – 706-317-4723 – Personal Shuttle Service

    Conference Site Information:

    Directions from a major city to the Cunningham Center: http://ccld.colstate.edu/map_directions.asp

    • Columbus State University Fine Arts Hall (Keynote sessions only)
       
    • Hardaway High School will serve as a satellite site for selected sessions

          http://www.mcsdga.net/schools/high/hardaway.htm

    Transportation between all facilities will be provided.

    For Local Help with Conference Questions:

    • Angie Blackstock    706-748-2083
    • Leslie Fedde           706-748-2139

    For Information on Local Attractions:

    http://www.dot.state.ga.us/operations/maintenance/restareas/welcomecenters.shtml#Columbus

Some Attractions you May Want to Consider:

Andersonville - The National Historic Site is the former Camp Sumter, and was the largest of the Confederate military prisons.

Black Heritage - The various individuals, landmarks, churches, schools, and structures are living testimonials of the proud achievements of the Black citizens of Columbus.

Callaway Gardens - Cason and Virginia Callaway dreamed of a natural wonderland where people, young and old, could bask in the beauty of their surroundings and learn about the world around them. In 1952 their vision became reality and Callaway Gardens opened to the public.

Chattahoochee RiverWalk - 15-mile park from Uptown to the Infantry Museum at Fort Benning

Coca-Cola Space Science Center - Features interactive displays, NASA exhibits and replicas of an Apollo Capsule and Space Shuttle, Omnisphere Theater, a state of the art Planetarium, and Mead Observatory

Columbus Museum - Featuring changing art and history exhibitions, almost 300 years of American fine and decorative art, the history of the Chattahoochee Valley, and Transformations, a hands-on gallery for kids

F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Located on Pine Mountain, this 10,000-acre park is deeply rooted in the historical area of four-time President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Heritage Corner - Visit the birthplace of Coca-Cola, Dr. Pemberton's house and apothecary and tour five historic properties in the Historic District at Heritage Corner.

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site - Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, began his life in the small town of Plains. This experience includes his boyhood home, campaign headquarters, and more.

Little Whitehouse - Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, and first came to Warm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a cure for the infantile paralysis (polio).

National Infantry Museum - The National Infantry Museum contains one of the largest collections of military art and artifacts and follows the steps of the American Infantryman soldier across two centuries of courage and determination.

Oxbow Meadows - Oxbow Meadows is a place where nature can be itself. It has walking trails, a learning center, and various insect and animal displays.

Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari - Wild Animal Safari spans seven continents during the excursion through its 500-acre park.  See hundreds of wild and exotic species of animals from around the world.

Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum - Port Columbus exists as witness to this legendary era.

Providence Canyon - Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon."

Springer Opera House - The Springer Opera House - the State Theatre of Georgia and a historic Southern cultural institution for over one hundred thirty years.

Warm Springs Village - Take a step back in time to a place where you can experience the warmth and charm of this Victorian village as you stroll through more than 65 shops.

Westville - Westville is an authentically restored 1850s village, realistically depicting Georgia's pre-industrial life and culture.

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – See website for schedule of events.

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