Travel Info

Visit the picturesque Pioneer Valley

Location: Amherst, MA

UMASS AMHERST

UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system is located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City.

Amherst consistently ranks in the top 10 college towns in North America by groups like U.S. News and World Report and MSN.com.

Please join us for our optional pre-Workshop Sunday field trip:
"Deglacial History and Environments of the Pioneer Valley"
9 AM to 4 PM. Led by Julie Brigham-Grette et al.
$25 (includes transportation, guidebook, coffee and box lunch). You can pay when registering.

Pioneer Valley is the colloquial name for Massachusetts's portion of the Connecticut River Valley, filled with rolling hills, fertile farmland, forests, small towns, and the city of Springfield.

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Lodging on Campus

UMASS HOTEL AT THE CAMPUS CENTER

Rated as the best hotel in Amherst, Massachusetts, and set at the heart of campus, the UMass Hotel and Conference Center blends tranquility with the bustling energy of campus life. The breathtaking views from your guestroom allow you to appreciate the natural beauty of scenic New England. The hotel is only minutes to downtown historic Amherst.

Free Wireless

Complimentary Wireless Internet, good for use on the entire campus.

Hotel group rate deadline:
Friday 08 February 2013

After the deadline, the special rate of $119/night will be offered only if our block of rooms are still available.

Everyone should make their own reservations and guarantee with their credit card. If you need help finding a roomate to reduce expenses, please email ArcticWS@colorado.edu.

Online Reservations
Visit http://www.umasshotel.com
Group Promo code: ARCTIC (all caps)

Phone Reservations
Call toll-free at 877-822-2110
and tell them "Arctic Workshop"

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