Ecological Landscaping Association’s 15th Annual

Ecological Landscaping Association’s 16^th Annual
Conference & Eco-Marketplace

February 25, 2010

MassMutual Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Transportation and Lodging Tips

Located at the “crossroads of New England,” Springfield, Massachusetts is at the intersection of I-91 and I-90, and is easily accessible by airplane, train, bus, or car. The following information will help you to locate and contact:

® The MassMutual Center

® The Sheraton Springfield ~ Special Room Rates for 2010 Conference Attendees available through February 17, 2010

® Transportation options

® Local Area Attractions

Bradley International Airport is just 18 miles away and is served by all major airlines. Amtrak provides scheduled rail service to the city center and Peter Pan Bus Lines is headquartered here, offering daily service to the Northeast and beyond.

MassMutual Center
1277 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 787-6610 (phone)
http://www.massmutualcenter.com/

Location:

The MassMutual Center is located in Springfield’s Downtown section, minutes from hotels, bus and train stations. Patrons should enter the MassMutual Center at the entrance on the corner of Dwight Street and Falcon Way (Formerly East Court Street).

Driving Directions to MassMutual Center:

Traveling North on I-91, take Exit 6 (Springfield Center), onto East Columbus Avenue. Continue up East Columbus Avenue (about ¼ mile) to Court Street. Take a right onto Court Street and proceed past Symphony Hall, City Hall and Sovereign Bank. The MassMutual Center is located at the corner of Falcon Way (Formerly E. Court Street) and Main Street across from Court Square.

Traveling South on I-91 , take Exit 7 (Springfield Center Columbus Avenue). Turn left at the light at the end of the ramp. Circle under the highway and go straight through one light. Take a right at the second light onto Main Street. The MassMutual Center is located at 1277 Main Street across from Court Square.

Traveling West on Rt. 90, take Exit 6 off the Massachusetts Turnpike to Rt. 291. From Rt. 291 take Dwight Street Exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp and follow Dwight Street to the MassMutual Center.

Traveling East on Rt. 90, take Exit 4 off the Massachusetts Turnpike onto I-91 South.

PARKING:

The MassMutual Center doesn’t own or operate any local parking facilities. However, there are several parking lots and garages in the area.

Civic Center Parking Garage

This garage is located directly across from the MassMutual Center on Falcon Way (formerly E.Court Street). For more information call (413) 732-3120.

Columbus Avenue – South Garage

This garage is located on Columbus Avenue just two blocks from the MassMutual Center. For more information call the Springfield Parking Authority at (413) 787-6118.

Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel

One Monarch Place

Springfield, Massachusetts 01144

(413) 781-1010

http:// http://www.sherton.com/springfieldma/

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Special Room Rates for 2010 Conference Attendees:

Rooms at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel are available to attendees for $109 per night. This conference rate is good through February 17, 2010; call (413) 781-1010 or 1-800-426-9004 (toll free). Attendees must mention ELA or the Ecological Landscaping Association when registering; THE DISCOUNT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT CHECK IN.
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Location:

The Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel is located in the heart of the Springfield, with breathtaking views of the Connecticut River.

Driving Directions to the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel:

Traveling East or West on Rt. 90 , Take Exit 4 off the Massachusetts Turnpike. Proceed onto I-91 South to Exit 7 (Springfield Center/Columbus Avenue). Take the first left onto Boland Way and travel straight through the next light. The hotel will be on the right.

Traveling South on Rt. 91, Take Interstate 91 South to Exit 7. Take the first left onto Boland Way and travel straight through the next light. The hotel will be on the right.

Traveling From Bradley International Airport/New York (South), take Route 91 North to Exit 6 (Springfield Center). Continue on Columbus Avenue to the 3rd set of lights. Turn right onto Boland Way and the hotel entrance will be on the right.

Transportation

In addition to driving, Springfield, Massachusetts is easily accessible from Bradley International Airport (served by all major airlines), regional airports, regularly scheduled rail service, daily bus service throughout the region, rental car, and taxi.

AIRPORTS
Barnes Municipal Airport
110 Airport Road, Westfield, MA 01085
413-572-6275 http://www.barnesairport.com/

Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
New England's second-largest airport, Bradley offers 294 daily flights on 15 airlines and 4 low-fare carriers to 66 cities, and 35 non-stop flights throughout the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Eight car rental companies and plentiful on-airport parking.

Exit 40 off I-91.

860-292-2000 http://www.bradleyairport.com/

Northampton Airport
160 Old Ferry Road, P.O. Box 221, Northampton, MA 01060
413-584-7980 http://www.northamptonairport.com/

Westover Metropolitan Airport
255 Padgette Street, Chicopee, MA 01022
413-593-5543 http://www.wmass-arptcef.com/

TRAINS
Amtrak
Union Station
66 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA 01103
800-USA-RAIL (872-7245)http://www.amtrak.com/

BUS COMPANIES & CHARTERS
Franklin Regional Transit Authority
474 Main St, Greenfield, MA 01301
Serves Greenfield-Montague. 413-774-2262

King Ward Coach Lines
70 Justin Drive, Chicopee, MA 01022

413-539-3939 or 800-639-4805 http://www.kingward.com/

Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc.
1776 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103
413-781-3320 or 800-343-9999 http://www.peterpanbus.com/

BUS STATIONS
Amherst, MA
Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc.
8 Main Street, 01002
800-343-9999 http://www.peterpanbus.com/

Northampton, MA
Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc.
1 Roundhouse Plaza, 01060
413-586-1030 http://www.peterpanbus.com/

Springfield, MA
Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc.
1776 Main Street, 01103
413-781-2900 or 800-237-8747 http://www.peterpanbus.com/

Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
2808 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107
413-781-7882 or 1-877-779-7882 -toll freehttp://www.pvta.com/

CAR RENTAL
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Bradley Airport (on-site) 1 National Drive, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096-1018
860-292-7061 http://www.enterprise.com/

Marcotte Ford Sales, Inc.
Rental Department
1025 Main Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
413-536-1900, ext. 2260, 800-842-0699 http://www.marcotteford.com/

TAXIS
City Cab Company
288 Verge Street, Springfield, MA 01129
413-536-9999

LIMOS/AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Exclusive Car Service
27 Hadley Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
877-695-4665 http://www.mylimo5.com/

Valley Transporter: Airport Shuttle and Charter Services
479 West Street, #15, Amherst, MA 01002
Bradley, Logan, and New York airports.

413-253-1350 or 800-872-8752 http://www.valleytransporter.com/

PARKING FACILITIES
"THE SPA" Springfield Parking Authority
150 Bridge Street, Springfield, MA, 01103
413-787-6118 http://www.parkspa.com/

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
2808 Main Street, Springfield, MA , 01107
413-732-6248 http://www.pvta.com/

Local Area Attractions

City Stage & Springfield Symphony Hall http://www.symphonyhall.com/

Basketball Hall of Fame http://www.hoophall.com/