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Directions, Lodging and Special Attractions
MMA 2003 Spring Gathering
An Evening Behind the Scenes
of the
"Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition"
Thursday, May 1, 2003
5:00-9:00 pm
Van Andel Museum Center
272 Pearl Street, NW Grand Rapids
Directions to the Van Andel Museum Center:
- From the South on US-131, exit 84B "downtown". At the light on Oakes Street, turn left. Go to Market Street, turn right. Go north to Pearl Street, left on Pearl, across the Grand River, then left on Front Street and proceed down to the Museum parking ramp.
- From the North on US-131, take the expressway to the Pearl Street Exit. Turn left on Pearl, go two blocks to Front Street. Turn right on Front to the Museum parking ramp.
- From the Holland and Saugatuck Areas, take Interstate 196 East to the Lake Michigan Drive exit. Follow Lake Michigan Drive east toward downtown Grand Rapids. Lake Michigan Drive becomes Pearl Street. We are located at the corner of Pearl and Front.
- From Detroit and Lansing Areas, take Interstate 96 West to Interstate 196 West toward downtown Grand Rapids. Take the Ottawa Street exit. Follow Ottawa Street to Pearl. Turn right onto Pearl. Go across the River to the intersection of Pearl and Front. The Museum is on your immediate left side.
- From Muskegon and Points Along the Lakeshore Area, take Interstate 96 East to US-131 South. Take the Pearl Street exit. Turn left onto Pearl two blocks. We are at the corner of Pearl and Front.
- From the Straits of Mackinaw, take Interstate 75 South from the Bridge to US 27 South, to M 55 West to Cadillac, then South on US-131 to the Pearl Street exit. Turn left onto Pearl Street two blocks. We are at the corner of Pearl and Front.
- From Sarnia, Port Huron and Flint Areas, take Interstate 69 West to Interstate 96 West, to Interstate 196 West. Exit at Ottawa Street. Follow Ottawa to Pearl. Turn right onto Pearl Street. Go across the river to the intersection of Pearl and Front. The Museum is on your immediate left side. Our parking ramp is one block south on Front.
Lodging Information:
Days Inn Downtown, 310 Pearl St. NW, 616-235-7611
Special Rate for Dead Sea Scrolls: $77.50 (regular rate $85.50)
Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe NW, 616-776-6450
Special Rate for Dead Sea Scrolls: $109 (regular rate $140) NOTE: must make reservation through Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau 616-459-8287 or 800-678-9859 or www.visitgrandrapids.com
Courtyard by Marriott, 11 Market Ave, 616-242-6000
Regular Rate: $109
Special Attractions:
While in Grand Rapids, guests of the MMA Gathering are encouraged to take advantage of these special admission rates:
NOTE: You must have your ticket to the Gathering event to qualify for these special offers.
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