About Baltimore
Baltimore was established by the colonial government in 1729 and thrived as a port city. The famed Inner Harbor is now the city’s central tourist location. Throughout the Inner Harbor, visitors will find relics of Baltimore’s fascinating maritime history intertwined with a number of contemporary attractions, including the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, Port Discovery Children’s Museum, the updated Harborplace, Gallery shopping centers, and the new sports stadiums for the Ravens and Orioles.
How to get there
Baltimore-Washington International – BWI
http://www.bwiairport.com/
1-410-859-7111
Hotel Direction: 10 mi S
Driving Directions: Rt 195 West to I95 N to I395 N, 1st right turn onto Conway St, left at 3rd light onto Light St, vear right onto Pratt St, 1st left onto South St.
Estimated taxi fare: 20 USD (one way)
Washington, DC/Dulles - IAD
http://www.metwashairports.com/Dulles/
1-703-572-2700
Hotel Direction: 50 mi NE
Driving Directions: Dulles Access Road to 495 N to 95 N (continue same as above).
Estimated taxi fare: 100 USD (one way)
Washington, DC/National/ Reagan Airport - DCA
http://www.metwashairports.com/National/1-703-417-3200
Hotel Direction: 65 mi N
Driving Directions: Follow 95N into the Baltimore area and take Exit 53 (Downtown 395). Follow as above.
Estimated taxi fare: 75 USD (one way)
Driving Directions to the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
Via I-83:
Follow I-83 South into the city where the expressway ends. Then proceed to the third traffic light and turn right on Lombard Street. Proceed four blocks and turn left on South Street. Access to the main entrance and parking will be on your right.Via 295 North (BWI airport):
Follow 295 North into the downtown area where it becomes Russell St.. Follow the street as it curves around the baseball stadium (Camden Yards) to your right; stay in the right lane. The second light after Camden Yards is Pratt St., make a right on Pratt. Proceed eight blocks to South St. and make a left. Access to the main entrance and
Via I-95 North (Washington D.C. area):
Follow I-95 North to Exit 53 (I-395 North, Downtown). On ramp follow signs to the Inner harbor and continue in left or center lane. At third light, turn right onto Pratt St.. Proceed on Pratt Street for five blocks then turn left on South St.. Access to the main entrance and parking will be on your left.
Via I-95 South (New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia):
Follow I-95 South through the Fort McHenry Tunnel to Exit 53 (I-395 North, Downtown). On ramp follow signs to the Inner harbor and continue in left or center lane. At third light, turn right onto Pratt St.. Proceed on Pratt Street for five blocks then turn left on South St.. Access to the main entrance and parking will be on your left.
Via I-70 East (Pittsburgh, Frederick):
Follow I-70 to exit 91 (I-695, toward Glen Burnie) proceed on I-695 to exit 11A (I95 North, Baltimore). Follow I-95 North to exit 53 (I-395 North, Downtown). On ramp follow signs to the Inner Harbor and continue in left or center lane. At third light, turn right onto Pratt St.. Proceed on Pratt Street for five blocks then turn left on South St.. Access to the main entrance and parking will be on your left.
Via I-97 North (Annapolis, Eastern Shore):
Follow I-97 North to the Baltimore Beltway (I-695 towards Towson). Proceed to I-95 North. Follow I-95 North to exit 53 (I-395 North, Downtown). On ramp follow signs to the Inner Harbor and continue in left to center lane. At third light, turn right onto Pratt St.. Proceed on Pratt Street for five blocks then turn left on South St.. Access to the main entra
Flight arrangements
For assistance with flight arrangements, please contact Val Rozario or Fabian Rozario
Take Flight Travel
71A High Street, Beckenham, Kent. BR3 1AW
+00441 870 5561 532 or 00441 208 663 0477
Visas & Letters of Invitation
If you need to apply for a visa, please do so well in advance of your journey. http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/
Conference participants requiring a letter of invitation in order to attend the conference should contact the Conference Registration Office, first-2006@first.org. Please include your full name, complete mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
Please note that this procedure aims to assist participants who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the conference and is not an official invitation covering fees or other expenses. A letter of invitation does not imply any financial support from the conference.
Shuttle - Baltimore Airport
Supper Shuttle – Approximately $13 each way
www.supershuttle.com
1-202-296-6662
1-800-258-3826
General information for your stay
Timezone
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=64
Weather
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USMD0018?from=search_city
Currency, Credit Cards and Exchange Rate
Electricity
Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association
National Aquarium in Baltimore
Dress
Lightweight summer clothing is sufficient for daytime. A light jacket or sweater might be necessary in the evenings. Some restaurants may require a jacket.
Tipping
Tipping is common practice in the U.S. to tip waiters, bartenders, and taxi drivers 15%.
