Logistics

The 2011 Southwest Alaska Park Science Symposium took place at the Dena'ina Center in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. The Dena'ina Center is one of several Anchorage Convention Centers and is located on the southwest corner of West 7th Avenue and F Street. It is within walking distance to several hotels, restaurants, and the NPS Alaska Regional office building.

Venue

The Dena'ina Center
600 W. Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, AK
99501
(907) 263-2850

Parking and directions:
http://www.anchorageconventioncenters.com/parking-and-directions/

ATM

There is an ATM machine located in the Dena'ina Center on the first floor, west end near the restrooms.

Lodging

Hilton Anchorage

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  • Discounted rate of $95.00 plus tax
  • Attendees can call 1-800-HILTONS or go online to www.hiltonanchorage.com and enter 'PARK' in the Group/Convention Code
Captain Cook

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  • To make reservations please call: 800-843-1950 or 907-276-6000
Marriott Downtown Anchorage

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  • Discounted room rate of $99.00 plus tax

  • Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-228-9290. Please state "NPSNPSA" and the name of the symposium "National Park Service"

  • Or book online at: http://www.marriott.com/ancdt. You will need to enter NPSNPSA in the 'group code' box

  • For any difficulties please contact the reservations manager Jacqui Duarte-Smith at 907-792-2112 or email: jacqui [at] columbiasussex [dot] com

Restaurants

McGinley's Irish Pub

645 G Street, Ste 101
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 279-1782

Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse

610 West 6th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-2225
(907) 276-2337

ORSO

737 W 5th Ave # 110
Anchorage, AK 99501-2129
(907) 222-3232

Glacier Brewhouse

737 West 5th Avenue # 110
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 274-2739

Ginger

425 W 5th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501-2309
(907) 929-3680

Muse Café at the Anchorage Museum

625 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 929-9210

Gourmet Subs

601 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 297-7827

Sullivan's Steakhouse – 5th Avenue Mall

320 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-2347
(907) 258-2882

Public Transportation

People Mover
http://www.muni.org/departments/transit/peoplemover/Pages/default.aspx

Anchorage Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
http://www.anchorage.net/

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