SIA 2010 Fall Tour
Vermont • September 16-19, 2010

Lodging

To keep your costs low, we have reserved a block of Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) dorm rooms at the amazing rate of only $50 for a two-bed room! To guarantee a reservation, you must respond by August 15.

If you do not want to relive your college days, please make your own arrangements for accommodation and (if needed) transportation.  This is the beginning of “Leaf Peeping” season, so reserve alternate lodging promptly.

Tour buses will depart from VCFA, which is within walking distance of most points in downtown Montpelier, but please consult a map if you plan to stay off-site, and be sure to arrive at VCFA in plenty of time for early morning departures.

If you would like to reserve a VCFA dorm room, please note the following:

• You must pay in advance (with registration) before August 15 -- $50 per night (that charge is per room, so two people can stay in one room for $25 per person), plus $5 for wireless internet access (that charge is for your entire stay). If double occupancy, you must register both names with your reservation.
• Check in before 8:00 p.m.  Check out before 10:00 a.m. (except by pre-arrangement in both cases).
• No smoking; No pets.
• Rooms do not have air conditioning (not usually an issue in September) or phones (bring your mobile).
• Gender-separated shared bathrooms.
• The college provides bedding and towels.
• Parking is free with a pass. We will email a parking pass to all who need one.

Other possible lodging in the area if you do not wish to stay in the dorm.

Capitol Plaza Hotel
100 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602-2891
(800) 223-5252
capitolplaza.com

Inn At Montpelier
147 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602-2937
(802) 223-2727
innatmontpelier.com

Econo Lodge
101 Northfield Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5258
econolodge.com 

Transportation

Montpelier is located along Interstate 89, and is served by Amtrak's "Vermonter."  The closest commercial air service is located 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Montpelier, at the Burlington International Airport. Manchester NH Boston Regional Airport (130 miles southeast) also offers affordable air service. 

Logistics

Weather in mid-September can be variable, with hot humid days still possible, and cool nights. Rain is possible. 

All of the usual SIA Road Rules will apply. Take special note of the hard hat requirement for the Friday Granite Tour (F1) and the shoe requirements for the Saturday Copper Mine Tour (S1). Please note the SIA Policy on Refunds. Tours and content are always subject to change, including cancellation.

Society for Industrial Archeology Email: sia@mtu.edu Tel.: 906-487-1889