While in Vermont
Hotel Accommodations for 2009
If you are planning to attend VCIA's August conference, please remember to make your hotel reservations. Room blocks have been established at area hotels and are listed below.
| Hotel | Rate per night | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn |
$130 1/4 mile from conference site |
802.863.6363 |
| Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center (Site of Conference) |
$185 |
800-677-6576 |
| Hilton Burlington Hotel (reference VCIA and date) |
$189 3 miles from conference |
802.658.6500 |
| Inn at Essex (Not on VCIA shuttle loop) (reference VCIA room block) |
$199 6 miles from conference |
800-727-4295 |
| Double Tree Hotel Burlington (Reference VCIA and date) |
$165 1/4 mile from conference |
802.658.0250 |
| Best Western Inn (Reference group #405195) |
$125 | 800-371-1125 |
| Green Mountain Suites - formerly Hawthorn Suites (Reference VCIA and date) Courtyard by Marriott (Reference VCIA conference room block) |
$185 1/2 miles from conference $189 3 miles from conference |
802-860-1212 802.864.4700 |
Transportation
Free shuttle service will be available between the Sheraton Conference Center and other area hotels (with the exception of the Inn at Essex) throughout the event. Transportation to and from both evening receptions will also be provided. For the reception in Shelburne, shuttles will be available only at the opening and closing of the event.
Sheraton Parking Information
Please note that parking at the Sheraton Hotel is limited, so VCIA encourages all attendees staying at other hotels to take advantage of our free inter-hotel shuttle service. The shuttle will loop to all the above mentioned hotels with the exception of the Inn at Essex.
Things to do in Burlington
For information about activities in and around the Burlington area, some web sites to visit are:
Bicycling, walking, running and in-line skating in Burlington:
Local Motion is a non-profit organization promoting bicycling, walking, running, in-line skating and the facilities that make such travel safe, easy and fun. Local Motion is the area’s hub of trail, cycling and running information.
The most popular ride is on the Burlington Bike Path up to the Colchester Causeway.It is 25 miles round trip and a spectacular route along the shore of Lake Champlain.
Local Motion has over 35 trail maps of area and regional trails as well as inline rentals and bike rentals.
If you are interested in a guided tour, Local Motion has trained guides who can do 3-hour historic tours of Burlington by bike.
For more information, visit: www.localmotionvt.org
