:: ACCOMMODATIONS
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The meeting will be held at the charming Omni Richmond Hotel.

Omni Richmond Hotel
100 South 12th Street
Richmond VA 23219
Ph: 804-344-7000

To book lodging at the conference rate, please go to the AMI 2009 meeting registration site

:: TRAVEL
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Getting to Richmond

:: Rail

Rail AMTRAK (http://www.amtrak.com) Richmond has an Amtrak terminal less than a half a mile from the Omni Richmond Hotel. So if you're able to take the train this might be an easy, economical way to travel!

:: Ground Transportation

Groome Transportation: For shuttle service to and from Richmond International Airport.

:: Air

RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Nine air carriers currently serve Richmond International Airport offering nonstop flights to major domestic destinations and connecting service to points around the globe. It's also approximately 10 miles from the Omni Richmond Hotel. For more information visit The Richmond International Airport (link: http://www.flyrichmond.com/)

NEWPORT NEWS-WILLIAMSBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Three air carriers currently serve Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport.

NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Seven major airlines currently serve Norfolk International Airport. Only a 1.5-hour drive from Richmond might make this an option.

DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Dulles is a major hub for domestic and international air travel with eleven domestic legacy and low fare carriers and 22 international carriers that provide air service throughout the world and approximately a two-hour drive from Richmond.

:: Car - Directions to Hotel

FROM RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 10 MILES Take I-64 west to exit 190, merging onto I-95 south. On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.30). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self-parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance. Taxi is approx $20-30. If you use Groome Transportation it is approx $16 one person each way or $23 for two people.

FROM NEWPORT NEWS-WILLIAMSBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 71 MILES Take I-64 west to exit 190, merging onto I-95 south. On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.30). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self-parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

FROM NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 93 MILES Head northeast on Norview Ave. Take the ramp to Richmond/Hampton. Merge onto 1-64 W. Take I-64 east to exit 75 merging onto I-95 south. On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.30). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self-parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

FROM DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 121 MILES Head east on Saarinen Circle. Then take a slight left at Dulles Access Rd. E/ Hirst Brault Expy E (there should be signs for Washington). Then take exit 17 for State Hwy 684/SPRING HILL Rd. Merge onto VA-267 E. Then take exit 18 to merge onto I-495 S toward Richmond. Take exit 57A for I-95 S toward Richmond. On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.30). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self-parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH - VIA I-95 SOUTH On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.30). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self-parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH - VIA I-95 NORTH Take I-95 north to exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.30). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self-parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST - VIA I-64 WEST Take I-64 west to exit 190 merging onto I-95 south. On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.30). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self-parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WEST - VIA I-64 EAST Take I-64 east to exit 75 merging onto I-95 south. On I-95 south take exit 74A onto I-195 (toll road). Then take the Canal Street exit and pay the toll ($0.30). Turn right onto 10th Street. Turn right at the light onto Cary Street. For self-parking, take an immediate right into the James Center underground parking. For valet parking, take an immediate right onto 12th Street and into the hotel motor entrance.

:: Getting around RICHMOND
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Greater Richmond Transit System (GRTC) For an inexpensive way to get around town, check http://www.ridegrtc.com/ for schedules, destinations, and fares. Prepaid fare cards are available in $5, $10 and $25 denominations.

:: DINING NEAR THE OMNI RICHMOND HOTEL
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Cafe Gutenberg
Offering all day brunch for vegans and carnivores, the acclaimed menu is a local favorite found in Shockoe Bottom.

Millie's Diner
Carrying the title of Richmond Restaurant of the Year 2008 in Style Weekly, this diner is loved by locals for their successful blending of culinary styles.

Bottom's Up Pizza
Voted Best Pizza in Shockoe Bottom 2008 by Richmond Magazine, ever since its opening in the early 80's, Bottom's Up has served delicious pizzas in big quantities and is well known for their delicious crust.

The Tobacco Company
This four-story building has been at Shokoe Slip for 32 years and provides elegant dining and a club floor in a renovated building that was once an abandoned tobacco warehouse.

Richbrau Brewing Company
Richmond's first brew pub is large enough to accommodate parties of all sizes with its dining area, first floor pub, second floor billiards pub, and upstairs club.