TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS

*    Travel Arrangements    *   New London may be reached by Amtrak, bus, car, and ferry.   The train, bus, and ferry stations are a 5 minute cab ride to the College.   The College is located off Interstate 95 and has marked exits.   Driving distance from Boston is approximately 2 hours: from New York City, 2 1/2 hours. The major airports in the area include Hartford, CT and Providence, RI   (both approx. 1 hour away) where a car may be rented. Local connections may be made to Groton-New London Airport, which is a 20 minute ride to the Connecticut College campus.

Directions: http://www.conncoll.edu/admissions/visiting/directions/

*     Accommodations    *   In order to receive the special rates listed here, call the hotel's direct number and ask for the "Connecticut College Arts and Technology" rate.   

*    Holiday Inn, New London: (5-10 minute ride to campus) Restaurant, lounge, indoor pool, internet, Outback Steakhouse on premises, Jacuzzi, fitness room.   $69 plus tax single or double. Rates guaranteed through 3/17/06. (860)442.0631 or (800)465.4329 www. holiday - inn .com/

*    Spring Hill Suites, Waterford: (5-10 minute ride)Suites, pool, health club, free extended/hot breakfast. $85 plus tax, single or double. Rates guaranteed through 3/15/06. (800)228-2800 or (860)439-0151 www.marriott.com/gonsh

*     The Radisson Hotel, New London:   (located in downtown New London, 5 minute ride to campus, and a few minute walk from the train station). Van service available. Lounge, restaurant, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, wireless Internet. $79 plus tax single or double.   Rates guaranteed through 2/29/06. (800)333-3333 or (860) 443-7000. www.radisson.com