National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The 2010 GRB Conference will take place November 1-4 in historic Annapolis, Maryland. Annapolis is the capital city of Maryland, situated on the Chesapeake Bay, and home to the United States Naval Academy. Annapolis is known for its fresh seafood (especially crabs), sailing, Colonial-era buildings, and historic sites. It is approximately a 1 hour drive east of Washington, DC, and a 40 minute drive south of Baltimore, MD.

Registration for the Gamma-Ray Burst Conference will open at 5:00 PM on Sunday evening at the Governor Calvert House. There will be a reception at the same place from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Cash bar will be available.

Hotel/Conference Site Information

Historic Inns of Annapolis (The Maryland Inn, Governor Calvert House, and Robert Johnson House)

The Historic Inns, located in downtown Annapolis, are comprised of 3 buildings spread around State Circle that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The main conference events will be held in Governor Calvert House, with guests staying in all three inns.

A block of rooms have been reserved for the conference at a special rate of $109 per night. The hotel's online booking system currently will not allow you to book a room within our reserved block. You must call, not email, the Historic Inns in order to book your room at +1 410-263-2641, and mention the special rate for the "NASA Gamma Ray Burst Conference".

The Group booking code for the conference hotel is NASA (all caps). You can use this link, which will take you directly to the hotel website and automatically enters the code.

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Transportation

The DC-Baltimore area is served by 3 international airports (BWI, IAD, DCA). Public transportation from the airports into Annapolis is limited, therefore we recommend taking a shuttle, taxi, or renting a car. Parking at the hotel is only by valet ($24 plus tax/tip per night). Parking is also available at nearby downtown parking garages (http://www.ci.annapolis.md.us/info.asp?page=8305, ~$12-16 maximum per day). Within downtown Annapolis, trolleys, buses, and walking are the best modes of transportation. There are many excellent restaurants, bars, and sights within walking distance of the hotel.

• Train - Unfortunately, there is no rail transport to Annapolis.
• Bus - It is possible, though not terribly convenient to get bus service from Baltimore or DC into Annapolis. See http://www.mta.info/
• Supershuttle - shared airport van (www.supershuttle.com):
  

  BWI - $35
  DCA - $41
  IAD - $70

• The Airport Shuttle
• Taxi - fares from airports to Annapolis (approximate):
  

  BWI - $60
  DCA - $80
  IAD - $130

Driving Directions from Airports to Annapolis:

• BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL (BWI): Follow Interstate 97 South to Route 50 East (approx. 20 miles). Take Rt. 50 east, to exit 24 Rowe Blvd. Follow Rowe Blvd. towards downtown historic Annapolis. At the end of Rowe Blvd. you will turn right onto College Ave. Follow College Ave to Church Circle. Go around the circle and make a right onto School St. Follow School St. to State circle and make a right. Follow State Circle halfway around to the Governor Calvert House (58 State Circle). Takes approximately 35 minutes (without traffic).
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• DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IAD): Follow Virginia 267 East to Interstate 495 South (approx. 5 miles). Follow Interstate 495 South (Capital Beltway) towards Route 50 East (approx. 30 miles). Take Rt. 50 east, to exit 24 Rowe Blvd. Follow Rowe Blvd. towards downtown historic Annapolis. At the end of Rowe Blvd. you will turn right onto College Ave. Follow College Ave to Church Circle. Go around the circle and make a right onto School St. Follow School St. to State circle and make a right. Follow State Circle halfway around to the Governor Calvert House (58 State Circle). Takes approximately 75 minutes (without traffic).
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• REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT (DCA): Follow Interstate 395 North to Interstate 295 South (approx. 2 miles). Follow Interstate 295 (approx. 1 mile) to Pennsylvania Ave. Follow Pennsylvania Ave. for a mile to DC-295 North. Follow DC-295 North to Route 50 East (approx. 5 miles). Take Rt. 50 East, follow to exit 24 Rowe Blvd. Follow Rowe Blvd. towards downtown historic Annapolis. At the end of Rowe Blvd. you will turn right onto College Ave. . Follow College Ave to Church Circle. Go around the circle and make a right onto School St. Follow School St. to State circle and make a right. Follow State Circle halfway around to the Governor Calvert House (58 State Circle). Takes approximately 45 minutes (without traffic).
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