The 2006 Conference is being held at the Ramada Mall of America (formerly the Thunderbird) in Bloomington, MN (see lodging information for details).

GPS Coordinates: N44° 51.660' W93° 14.323'

By commercial air:
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul Airport is right across the freeway from the hotel. The hotel offers free pick-up with about 30 minutes notice. Most airlines serve MSP. Northwest Airlines offers the most direct flights. Check www.nwa.com to see what direct flights are available. For potentially less expensive options, check American through Chicago, United through Denver or Chicago, or Delta through Cincinnati or Salt Lake City.

By car from the east:
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You'll most likely be coming in on Interstate 94 from the east. At the junction with the I-494 and I-694 bypasses, go south on I-494. After approximately 12 miles, you'll encounter I-35E; stay on I-494 about 4 more miles to the 24th Avenue South (Mall of America) exit. Once on 24th Ave heading south, you will see the hotel on American Blvd East to the right.

By car from the west:
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You'll most likely be coming in on Interstate 94 from the west. At the junction with the I-494 and I-694 bypasses, go south on I-494. After approximately 26 miles, traveling around the west and south sides of Minneapolis, past I-35W and just past MN route 77, take the 24th Avenue (and Mall of America) exit heading south. Once on 24th Ave southbound you will see the hotel on American Blvd East to the right.

By car from the south:
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You'll most likely be coming in on Interstate 35 from the south. Where the interstate splits into 35E and 35W, stay on 35W headed towards Minneapolis. In approximately 9 miles you'll arrive at the junction with I-494. Take I-494 eastbound. After about 3 miles, take the 24th Avenue exit southbound (there are two exits offering Mall of America--this is the 1st one). Once on 24th Ave you will see the hotel on American Blvd East to the right.

By car from the north:
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You'll most likely be coming in on Interstate 35 from the north. Where the interstate splits into 35E and 35W, stay on 35E approximately 28 miles through St Paul until you come to the junction with I-494. Get on I-494 westbound for about 4 miles to the 24th Avenue South (and Mall of America) exit. Once on 24th Ave heading south, you will see the hotel on American Blvd East to the right.

By car from the southeast:
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From LaCrosse, WI or Rochester, MN, you'll approach the Twin Cities on Hwy 52. Where Hwy 52 branches to Hwy 55, take Hwy 55. After 3.5 miles on Hwy 55, you'll see MN 149 (Dodd Rd) and signs for I-494. Take MN 149 north one mile to get on I-494 westbound. After just over 4.5 miles, take the 24th Avenue south (and Mall of America) exit. Once on 24th Ave heading south, you will see the hotel on American Blvd East to the right.

By train:
AMTRAK serves the Twin Cities via the Empire Builder from the East or West. The station is about 6 miles from the hotel. While the hotel does not offer pick-up from the station, cab transfer should be reasonable.

By private air:
Flying Cloud Airport KFCM in Eden Praire, MN is the closest. There are several FBOs on the field but Thunderbird Aviation 952-941-1212 is recommended.

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