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Directions to the Institute for Social Research

I-94 (Ford Freeway)

From Detroit and the Detroit Metropolitan International Airport (heading West) Take I-94 West to State Street (exit 177). Turn right (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Take a left onto Madison Street. Turn right on Thompson Street. The Institute for Social Research is on the corner of Thompson Street and East Jefferson Street.

From Chicago (heading East)

Take I-94 East to State Street (exit 177). Turn left (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Take a left onto Madison Street. Turn right on Thompson Street. The Institute for Social Research is on the corner of Thompson Street and East Jefferson Street.

I-75/US-23

From Ohio (heading North)

Take US-23 North to the Washtenaw-"Ann Arbor" exit (Exit 37B) and merge onto Washtenaw. At the fork in the road where Stadium Blvd and Washtenaw split (approximately 2-3 miles), stay to the right on Washtenaw following the Hospital signs. Continue on Washtenaw until you reach South University Street. Turn left on State Street and then immediately right on Madison Street. Turn right on Thompson Street. The Institute for Social Research is on the corner of Thompson Street and East Jefferson Street.

From Northing MI (heading South)

Take I-75 South to US-23 South to M-14 WEST. Take Exit #3, the "Downtown Ann Arbor" exit, which becomes Main Street. Follow Main Street to Packard Street. Turn left on Packard Street. Then left on South Division Street. Turn right on East Jefferson Street and left onto Thompson Street. The Institute for Social Research is on the corner of East Jefferson Street and Thompson Street.

I-275/I-696 (W.P. Ruether Freeway)

From Northwest Suburbs

Take I-696 to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow the M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, which is called "Downtown Ann Arbor", this will become Main St. Follow Main Street to Packard Street. Turn left on Packard Street. Then left on South Division Street. Turn right on East Jefferson Street and left onto Thompson Street. The Institute for Social Research is on the corner of East Jefferson Street and Thompson Street.
I-96 (also called the Jeffries Freeway)

From Parts of Detroit, Redford, M-14, Plymouth and Canton

Take I-96 to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, which is marked "Downtown Ann Arbor"; this becomes Main Street. Follow Main Street toPackard Street. Turn left on Packard Street. Then left on South Division Street. Turn right on East Jefferson Street and left onto Thompson Street. The Institute for Social Research is on the corner of East Jefferson Street and Thompson Street.

From Lansing

Take I-96 to US-23 South to M-14 WEST. Take the second exit after the fork, Exit #3, which is called Downtown Ann Arbor; this will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to Packard Street. Turn left on Packard Street. Then left on South Division Street. Turn right on East Jefferson Street and left onto Thompson Street. The Institute for Social Research is on the corner of East Jefferson Street and Thompson Street.

Ground Transportation

Michigan Flyer (Shuttle Service): (517) 333-0400
Online reservations and schedule information. Service has specific drop-off location. An additional cab will be required to get to your specific hotel. The cost is $15 from airport to Ann Arbor with advanced reservation and $20 if paid in cash on day of arrival.

Scheduled Van Service for Multiple Attendees
For those whose scheduled arrival or departure does not align with Michigan Flyer's schedule, another option is to reserve a van pickup for multiple conference attendees. This can be done through nearly all area taxi services and should reduce the cost of rides between the airport and Ann Arbor.

Taxis
Taxis are available curbside at the Airport. If you wish to arrange a car to pick you up, the following services are available:

Detroit Metro Airport Taxi Association: (800) 745-5191. Approximately $50 one-way fare to Ann Arbor
Royal Limousine Service Inc.: (866) 697-6925
Golden Limo: (800) 668-8282

Accommodations

Extended Stay America (off campus)
1501 Briarwood Circle Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 332-1980

The Extended Stay America Hotel is designed for longer stays located near the Briarwood Mall. Bus transportation is available to the University of Michigan campus at the Briarwood Mall, a short walk across the parking lot.

Queen rooms available at $46.00 a night if booked prior to June 1, 2012. (Mention the University of Michigan-Institute for Social Research for the discounted rate.)

Bell Tower Hotel (within walking distance of campus)
300 S. Thayer
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 769-3010

The Bell Tower Hotel is a recipient of the city of Ann Arbor's coveted Award for service. The Bell Tower offers you superb accommodations in a truly distinctive setting, an escape from the ordinary. Conveniently located within the University of Michigan campus and downtown Ann Arbor, the Bell Tower is just moments away from shops, restaurants and theaters.

Standard Room $165 a night. (Mention the University of Michigan for this discounted rate.)

Cambridge House (campus dormitory)
541 Thompson Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Cambridge House is part of a large complex on the Central Campus that includes West Quad Residence Hall and the Michigan Union. This distinctive residence hall offers rooms with private baths. Please note there is no air conditioning.

Single Room Rate: $645.00
Double Room Rate: $415.00

(To select Cambridge House as your accomodations, please do so on the registration form.)

• Houses approximately 115 residents in single, double and suites
• Private baths
• Access to Michigan Union

For a list of other possible accommodations, please visit the Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau site located at: http://www.visitannarbor.org/index.php/place_to_stay/