The Spellmann Campus Center -- our 2006 Summit Location.

The National Summit for Community Wireless Networks is conveniently located 10 minutes from the St. Louis International Airport and near several major interstates. See the "Getting There & Away" section below for driving instructions. Shuttle services between hotels and the event sites will be provided during the Summit itself. Attire is casual to business casual, but feel free to dress up if you desire.

HOTELS

Sheraton Four Points West: Free high-speed access in room, free wireless in lobby; Free shuttle to/from Lambert Airport and Lindenwood University, as well as official summit functions.

Distances: 7 miles to Lambert Airport; 6 miles to Lindenwood University

Website: http://www.360stlouis.com/fourpointsstlouiswest/
Email: fourpoints-stlwest@hmahotels.com
Telephone: +1 314 291-6800
Fax: +1 314 291-4049

Promotional Code: NSCWN, expires 03/24/2006

Single: $79 + tax
Double: $79 + tax
Triple: $79 + tax
Quad: $79 + tax

Directions: Conveniently located just one exit west of I-270 and I-70 – at the Earth City Expressway North (exit 231B). Turn left at Rider Trail South, cross two intersections and turn left into the hotel entrance.

Quality Inn: Convenient location and lowest price. Free dial-up speed high speed Internet in room, free wireless Internet in lobby; modest continental breakfast.

Phone: (636)946-6936
Website -- NOTE: check online for even better "Internet User's Rates."

Promotional Code: NSCWN

Single -- $72
Double -- $72
Triple -- $72
Quad -- $72

plus taxes of 14.42 %

Directions: From Hwy 70 East, take Exit 229B (Fifth St.) make left onto Bass Pro Drive. Make left into parking lot. From Hwy 70 West, take Exit 229, make left at bottom of exit onto Fifth St. Make left onto Bass Pro Drive. Make left into parking lot.

Comfort Suites: Convenient location and moderately priced. Free high speed Internet in room, free wireless Internet in building; deluxe continental breakfast.

Phone: (636)949-0694
Website -- NOTE: check online for even better "Internet User's Rates."

Promotional Code: NSCWN

Single -- $95
Double -- $95
Triple -- $95
Quad -- $95

plus taxes of 14.42 %

Directions: I-70 West to exit 229B. I-70 East to exit 229.

Embassy Suites: Most convenient location and highest price. Most costly Internet ($9.95 – $19.90 per day); best breakfast – free and cooked to order.

Embassy does not have a promotional code.

Phone: (636)946-5544

Single -- $115
Double -- $120
Triple -- $125
Quad -- $130

plus taxes of 14.42 %

GETTING THERE & AWAY

Information about:

Flying to the Summit

Shuttle Service

St. Charles Convention Center

Maryland Yards at the Water Works

The Spellmann Center

Trailhead Brewpub

Maps

Flying to St. Louis

Fly into St. Louis Lambert International Airport--the Summit location and our suggested hotels are closer to the airport than to downtown St. Louis.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle Services to and from the Lambert International Airport if you are staying at the Sheraton. If not, you will either need to rent a car or take a taxi to your hotel.

During the Summit, we are still finalizing the details of the shuttle services. Our goal is to provide shuttle access from the four hotels mentioned above to all the summit sites: the St. Charles Convention Center, Lindenwood University, Maryland Yards at the Water Works, and the Trailhead. Check back to this space for more details, which should be available by 9 pm on Wednesday, March 29, 2006.

FRIDAY's Activities at the St. Charles Convention Center

The St. Charles Convention Center is located off Interstate 70 at the 5th Street exit on the Corner of Veterans Memorial Highway and Fairgrounds Rd. Below are directions from the North, South, East, and West. You may also download this information as a PDF document.

When Traveling From The East (Downtown/Airport): Take Interstate 70 West over the Blanchette Bridge To St. Charles. Take the second exit after the Bridge, 5th Street South Exit 229A, and go to the first light at Veterans Memorial Parkway and make a right. Go One mile to the Fairgrounds Road light. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left. Make a left onto Fairgrounds Road and enter to the rear of the complex.

When Traveling From The West (Columbia): Take Interstate 70 East to St. Charles. Take the First Capitol (State Highway 94) exit 228, make a right at the end of the ramp and go South. Turn left at the first light and head East onto Veterans Memorial Parkway. Go approximately two miles to Beverly Street and make a right. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left.

When Traveling From The Southeast (Clayton / Kirkwood): Take Interstate 270 North to Page Road (State Highway 364). Go West on 364 (Page Road Extension) approximately 6 miles over the Bridge To St. Charles. Take the first exit after the Bridge, Arena Parkway, and make a right to head North on Arena Parkway. Go past the Family Arena and make a right at the light onto South River Road. Go approximately 4 miles to the second light at Veterans Memorial Parkway. Make a left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway. Go one mile to the Fairgrounds Road light. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left.

When Traveling From The Southwest: Take Interstate 64/State Highway 40 to State Highway 94. Go North on Highway 94 to St. Charles. Highway 94 (First Capitol) will intersect Veterans Memorial Highway before Interstate 70. Turn right and head East on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Go two miles to Beverly Street and make a right. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left.

When Traveling From The North: Take the Interstate 270 loop to State Highway 370. Go West to State Highway 94. Head South, be careful to stay on Highway 94 through St. Charles. Turn left after crossing over Interstate 70 at the intersection of Veterans Memorial. Head East on Veterans and go two miles to Beverly Street and make a right. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left.

Maryland Yards at the Water Works

Friday night's social activity will be held at Maryland Yards at the Water Works. Maryland Yards is located in the St. Charles historic district. To get there, take Exit 229B on I-70. Turn right at Boonslick Road. Turn right at Main. Maryland Yards will be on your left.

Getting to the Spellmann Center

All Saturday & Sunday panels will take place at the Spellmann Center on the campus of Lindenwood University.

From Interstate 70/270 Interchange: Take Interstate 70 W across the Blanchette Bridge (Missouri River). Exit 229 at First Capitol Drive. Go Right. Follow First Capitol Drive for 3/4 mile to Kingshighway. Go Left. Lindenwood will be on your left.

From Interstate 64 in Chesterfield: Travel west across the Daniel Boone Bridge (Missouri River). Exit at Highway 94. Go right. Follow Highway 94 north and cross interstate 70. The name of Highway 94 changes to First Capitol. Proceed to Kingshighway. Go left. Lindenwood will be on your left.

Parking: The entrance to Lindenwood is a little complicated to navigate. Coming from the south on First Capitol, First Capitol will bend to the right and the street that continues is Kingshighway. Turn left at this intersection.
Coming from the east on First Capitol, you need to go straight at the Kingshighway and First Capitol intersection.

Once you have driven onto the campus, you will follow the curve to the left. At the end of the street, you can turn right. Park anywhere, but keep in mind that you will want to enter the building with the clock tower. Registration is on the third floor, which is the level with the entrance directly below the clock tower.

Trailhead

Saturday night's social activity will be held at Trailhead. Trailhead is located in the St. Charles historic district. To get there, take Exit 229B on I-70. Turn right at Boonslick Road. Trailhead is at the corner of Boonslick and Main on the far left. Many parking spaces are available if you pass Main and veer right.