Transportation Information

Conference Location

Northwestern Michigan College

General Traverse City Information

A good general visitor's website is myTraverseCity.com

Airport Information

Traverse City has Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), at which one can rent a car or take a taxi to the campus. Alternatively, one can fly to the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), rent a car, and take the 4-hour drive "up north" that many Michiganders do frequently. Driving Directions are below.

Meals

Meals in the cafeteria are available to anyone on a pay as you go basis. All of the meals are served cafeteria style and are "all you can eat". Previous attendees have preferred the numerous restaurants nearby, some within walking distance and none more than a few minutes drive.

Lodging

Hotel Information

Hotel Information

 

HEDSS has contracted a block of rooms at the Days Inn & Suites, which is in walking distance of the College.   The hotel will also provide transportation to and from the airport with advance notice.  

 

Days Inn & Suites

420 Munson Avenue

Traverse City, Mi  49686

1-800-982-3297; local 231-941-0208;

http://www.tcdaysinn.com

 

The attendee discounted rate is  $114/night plus tax.  For reservations please call 1-800-982-3297 or 231-941-0208 and identify yourself as an HEDSS attendee.    Reservations should be made by July 10 to ensure the group rate.   After that rooms will be provided on a space available basis.  

 

The Hotel offers a free deluxe continental breakfast, a business center, indoor pool & spa, on-site restaurant and a conference room for study sessions.   Each guest room has in-room coffeemakers, HBO and free wireless internet  access.    

 

Other area hotels

 

Bayshore Resort

http://www.bayshore-resort.com/

833 East Front Street

Phone: (231) 935-4400;  (800) 634-4401

 

Cambria Suites

http://www.cambriasuites.com/hotel-traverse_city-michigan-mi325

255 Munson Avenue (US31)

Phone: (231) 778-9000; (866) 442-9846

 

Comfort Inn Traverse City

http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-traverse_city-michigan-MI344/

460 Munson Avenue (US31)

Phone:  (231) 778-8000; (877) 687-5590

 

Holiday Inn West Bay

http://www.tcwestbay.com/

615 East Front Street

Phone: (231) 947-3700; (800) 888-8020

 

Traverse Victorian Inn

http://www.traversevictorian.com/

461 Munson Avenue (US31)

Phone: (231) 947-5525; (800) 506-5525

 

Driving Directions

General driving directions are at Driving Directions.

From the Detroit Airport, take I-94 West to Ann Arbor, then take US-23 North (one hour) to Flint, where it merges with I-75 North. Then

Take I-75 north to Grayling.
Take M-72 west through Kalkaska to Acme (approximately 25 miles).
Turn left (south) at the light in Acme. NMC is approximately 7 miles from the light.
Landmarks you will see as you enter Traverse City:

  • Traverse City State Park (campground on your left; beach on your right)
  • Tom's East Bay Plaza (left-hand side)
  • Munson Community Medical Center
  • Mabel's Restaurant

The entrance to the campus is just past the Best Western Motel
Turn right in to the main entrance, and take the first right into the parking lot for Scholars Hall. The lectures will be in Room 1009, Scholars Hall.

 

Campus Maps

Map of Main Campus