General Information for RAW 2012

Here is a preliminary schedule of talks and events:

Host Institution: Shedd Aquarium: http://www.sheddaquarium.org

Hotel/Conference Location:

Swissotel Chicago

Click here for direct link to RAW booking site

323 E. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60601-9722

Tel (312) 565-0565  Fax (312) 565-0540

Reservations 1-888-73 SWISS (79477)

Reference Regional Aquatics Workshop to get the conference rate!

Room Rates:

$149/night for single and double occupancy

$179 for triple occupancy

$209 for quadruple occupancy

Tentative Schedule for week

Airport Options

Downtown Chicago, where the conference is located is accessible from either O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW)

Taxis and Rental Cars are available at both airports.

This information from the Chicago Transit Authority Website may be helpful:

CTA from O'Hare:

Take Blue Line Subway towards Forest Park, transfer to Pink Line at Clark/Lake, then get off at next station State/Lake and walk north 1 block to Wacker, walk east (right) 3 blocks to hotel  (easy 10min walk).

http://www.ohare.com/PassengerInformation/GroundTransportation/OHare/Default.aspx 

CTA from Midway:

Take Orange Line towards Loop, get off at State/Lake and walk north 1 block to Wacker, walk east (right) 3 blocks to hotel  (easy 10min walk).

http://www.ohare.com/PassengerInformation/GroundTransportation/Midway/Default.aspx 

Other Helpful Links for Chicago:

Chicago Traveler

Explore Chicago 

Best of Chicago 2011 - Chicago Reader (food, drink, city life, attractions, etc)

Millenium Park

Navy Pier

Chicago museums

Field Special Exhibit on Egyptian Mummies  - very rare, limited time

Lincoln Park Zoo and Lincoln Park Conservatory

Willis Tower Skydeck and John Hancock Observatory

Walking Tours around the Loop

Questions:

If you have questions, you can email RAW@sheddaquarium.org  with RAW-2012 in the subject line and your email will be directed towards someone who will try to help.