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VAC Consortium Meeting, November 12-13, 2008; Richland, WA

Hotel and Travel Information

The Guest House at PNNL
620 Battelle Blvd.
Richland, WA 99352
Tel: (509) 943-0400
http://www.pnl.gov/guesthouse/

Red Lion Hotel Richland
802 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
Tel: 509-946-7611
Fax: 509-943-8564
http://redlion.rdln.com/HotelLocator/HotelOverview.aspx?metaID=40

Hampton Inn Richland / Tri-Cities
486 Bradley Blvd
Richland, WA 99352
Tel: 509-943-4400
Fax:509-943-1797
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=PSCRLHX

Marriott Courtyard Richland Columbia Point
480 Columbia Point Drive
Richland, WA 99352
Tel: 509-942-9400
Fax: 509-942-9401
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage.mi?marshaCode=PSCCY

Airport Information

The local airport is the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) in Pasco, WA. PSC is served by Delta Airlines, Delta Connection, Horizon Air, and United Express. Most hotels have airport shuttles. Richland is about 10 miles from the Pasco Airport.

Driving Directions

small map to emsl From the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) in Pasco, WA: Exit south from the airport parking area until you reach Interstate 182, then travel west towards Richland. Take the George Washington Way exit (Exit 5B). Continue north on George Washington Way for several miles, then turn left onto Battelle Boulevard, and right on Q Avenue. EMSL is the large brick building located at the end of Q Avenue. large map to emsl

Area Information

Located in Benton County at an elevation of 340 feet, Richland is situated at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers in an area known as the Mid-Columbia Basin. Conveniently located on Interstates 182 and 82, Richland and the nearby communities of Pasco, Kennewick and West Richland comprise the area known as the Tri-Cities.