2012 National Reading Recovery & K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference

February 4-7  ●  Columbus, Ohio  ●  Achieving Literacy Excellence in Challenging Times

Flying | Driving | Parking Information 
 

Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) services Columbus, OH. 
Ground Transportation from the Airport:  Besides taxis, (a trip to downtown costs approximately $28 one way), airport shuttles are operated by Arch Transportation 1-800-325-1882, roundtrip from airport to downtown hotels $22 or $14 one way - reservations are required; OR Dublin Express Shuttle (614) 252-5555, $15 one-way per person, $25 for two people, or $11 a person for groups of three or more.  Reservations are not required, but it is recommended you call prior to your departure. 

Driving to Columbus?  Please be aware of construction on Interstate 670 that may effect your route.  See below:
Open/Closed Ramps and Exits Chart (pdf)
670 Closures Map (pdf)

 

Convention Center Parking Rates (pdf)

For driving directions to the Columbus Convention Center:

Convention Center Directions and Parking Map (pdf) 
See Experience Columbus for Columbus, OH maps.

Airport Shuttle Return - Tuesday, February 7th
Fun Bus is offering Airport Shuttle Service Tuesday, February 7th only.  Fun Bus will be running shuttles  from the Convention Center to Port Columbus Airport on Tuesday, February 7th only. The fee is $10 with service available every 30 minutes from 9:00 am–2:00 pm. Scheduled shuttles will leave from the connector between the Hyatt Regency and the Convention Center. Reservations can be made in advance with credit card (Visa/MC/Discover) by calling 888-386-2870 M-F 6:00 am–8:30 pm, Sat. 6:00 am–2:30 pm. Onsite reservations (in the connector area) will be taken by the Fun Bus representative on Monday, February 6th from 4:00–6:00pm with credit card or cash. Walk-ups accepted on Tuesday during shuttle hours with cash only and on a space available basis (see your Fun Bus driver for boarding). Free luggage storage is offered in B200 (same level as the connector) in the Convention Center on Tuesday.
 

FUN THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU'RE HERE!

Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment!
Free Shuttles - Monday, Feb. 7th Only
Easton Town Center is nestled in an upscale town square setting that’s cosmopolitan, yet comfortable; worldly, yet friendly; indoors and out.

In addition to 170 retail stores including Macy’s, Nordstrom, Tiffany’s, Pottery Barn, J. Crew, New York & Company, Ann Taylor, Victoria’s Secret, and Coach, you will find mouth-watering diverse restaurants, a movie theater, and comedy club. A special coupon book filled with a multitude of merchant discounts is available to our Conference attendees. To receive your coupon book, please complete the Easton card found at the Conference Resource Center counter and at the bus table. Take it to Easton Town Center’s Guest Services desk, located inside near Max & Erma’s restaurant, to pick up your complimentary Experience Easton coupon book.

On Monday, February 6, free Easton shuttles will run every 45 minutes as follows:
4:30 pm-7:00 pm Shuttles leave from Convention Center for Easton.
7:30 pm-9:00 pm Shuttles returning from Easton will take passengers to the Convention Center and official Conference hotels.

 

Gallery Hop!  Saturday Only
The Short North Arts District is sponsoring the monthly Gallery Hop on Saturday, February 4. Thousands of visitors converge to celebrate art, see the launch of new exhibits, and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, good food, shopping, and fun. Located one block north of the Convention Center on High Street, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 4:00 pm and runs to 10:00 pm, with restaurants and bars staying open later.
 

A Night at the Movies! Saturday and

Super Bowl Sunday!
Many of the official Conference hotels are offering special activities. Check with your hotel front desk.

Where to eat?  Click the Restaurant list below to see a list of restaurants near the Convention Center, Arena District, Short North and downtown area.
RESTAURANT LISTING (pdf)