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


Hotels
We have reserved a block of rooms at a hotel immediately adjacent to the college and the lecture building.
These rooms are available July 19 through August 2 (August 3 checkout) at the:

Best Western Four Seasons/Shadowland Property (this is adjacent to the main hotel)   
http://www.traversecitylodging.com
305 Munson Avenue (US 31)
Traverse City MI 49686
(231) 946-8424
888-499-3060 Toll Free
231-946-1971 FAX
When making reservations identify the group as HEDSS.

Cost: $130 plus tax per night. Each room will have two queen beds, iron/ironing board, coffee/tea maker, and hair dryer. Some of the rooms also have microwave and mini frig. The rates are based on doing a limited housekeeping which means cleaning rooms once a week, changing the sheets, etc. If guests need additional towels, or amenities they will be happy to bring them to the room or have them available at the front desk.
 

Other hotels within walking distance:


Heritage Inn    
http://www.heritageinn-tc.com
417 Munson Avenue
Traverse City MI 49686
(231) 947-9520

Sierra Motel  (no individual website)
http://www.mytraversecity.com/accommodations/accommodation.cfm?accommodationID=55
230 Munson Avenue
Traverse City MI 49686
(231) 946-7720
 
Pine Crest Motel   (no  individual web site)
http://www.mytraversecity.com/accommodations/accommodation.cfm?accommodationID=44
360 Munson Avenue
Traverse City MI 49686
(231) 947-8900
 
Days Inn & Suites   
http://www.tcdaysinn.com
420 Munson Avenue
Traverse City MI 49686
(231) 941-0208
 
Traverse Bay Lodge    
http://www.traversebaylodge.com
460 Munson Avenue
Traverse City MI 49686
(231) 947-5436
 
Traverse Victorian Inn  
http://www.traversevictorian.com
461 Munson Avenue
Traverse City MI 49686

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