TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Registration Form for 2005 Conference (download .pdf file)

Travel

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, approximately 60 miles west of Birmingham, the closest major airport, on US 50/29. From the airport or from Birmingham, take US 50/29 West towards Tuscaloosa. Exit on Exit 73, McFarland Blvd, and turn right (north). Exit from McFarland (from the right lane), to University Blvd. West, following signs for the Paul "Bear" Bryant Museum, which is located on campus next to the Four Points Sheraton hotel on Paul Bryant Ave.

Most major carriers fly directly into Birmingham. Rental cars can be reserved through most major rental car agencies at the Birmingham airport. Participants who are flying into Birmingham often coordinate with each other and share the cost of a rental car. Several limousine services also offer transportation between the Birmingham Airport and Tuscaloosa; they must be reserved several weeks in advance. Their numbers are:

Door-to-Door Shuttle (888) 349-1544
Executive Shuttle Network (205) 702-4566 <www.eSHUTTLE.net>

Campus Map:

Accommodations:

The conference has reserved a block of rooms at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel on the campus of the University of Alabama. When making your reservations, please refer to the Race and Place in the Americas Conference sponsored by the History Department. The room rate is $79.00 per night plus tax etc. To receive the special rate for the reserved rooms, you must make your reservations by February 15, 2005. The number is 205-752-3200.

Most major chains also have hotels in Tuscaloosa, and some of their rates are cheaper although their locations are not as convenient to the University. Some possibilities:

Hampton Inn, 600 Harper Lee Dr., 205-553-9800, 1-800-Hampton (closest to UA, we recommend this hotel if you don't get a room at the Sheraton)
La Quinta, 4122 McFarland Blvd. E, 205-349-3270, 1-800-531-5900
Shoney's Inn, 3501 McFarland Blvd.E, 205-556-7950, 1-800-552-4667