WORLD OF COAL ASH (WOCA) - May 4-7, 2009 in Lexington, Kentucky

Travel and Hotels

About Lexington, Kentucky

Welcome to Kentucky, the Bluegrass state. It is home to horse aficionados and nature enthusiasts - the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland and some of the best state parks in the nation can be found within its borders. Lexington was founded in 1775 and by 1820 was one of the largest and wealthiest towns west of the Allegheny Mountains and was known as the Athens of the West.

It is within a day's drive of 75 percent of the country's population. It is strategically located at the intersection of interstates 64 and 75. Fayette County consists of 283 square miles of gently rolling plateau in the center of the inner Bluegrass region. The area is noted for its beauty, fertile soil, excellent pastureland and horse farms.

Many sightseeing opportunities are available in the Bluegrass area, which is best known for its horse breeding/racing industry and its bourbon distilleries. Persons coming to the Symposium may wish to take advantage of the many opportunities available to individuals.

The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau has a wealth of information (attractions, dining, shopping, weather, group tours, etc.) which you may obtain by contacting them:
301 E. Vine Street Lexington, KY 40507-1513, USA
Phone: 1-800-845-3959 or 1-859-233-7299

The Kentucky Travel Guide has information on things to see and do in Kentucky. This is a version of the state's official vacation guide which includes regional listings of attractions, lodging, parks, marinas and other tourism activities.

The Kentucky Horse Park is located in Lexington, Kentucky, the heart of the Bluegrass. It is a working horse farm with 1,200 acres surrounded by 30 miles of white plank fencing. The park is like none other in the world. Dedicated to man's relationship with the horse, the park features two outstanding museums, twin theaters and nearly 50 different breeds of horses. All of these elements combine to make a visit to the park an enjoyable learning experience for everyone - from those unfamiliar with the horse to the horse expert.

The Symposium occurs the week after the Spring Meet of the local flat racing course, Keeneland Race Course. Races are held Wednesday through Sunday afternoons. (No racing Monday or Tuesday)
4201 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40592-1690, USA
1-800-456-3412 or 859-254-3412

Maps to Symposium Site

  • A detailed Downtown Lexington Map
    Note that US 60 coming in from the west on this map is the same as Versailles Road on the following map.

  • A Lexington-Interstate Map -- A wider view of the Lexington area that includes the airport. Note that Versailles Road on this map is the same as US 60 on the previous map.

 

 

 

Hotels

Each person is responsible for making his/her own housing arrangements.

The Hyatt Regency Lexington is the conference hotel. Other hotels and all hotel information will be annouced at a later date.

If you have questions concerning housing, contact:
Geaunita Caylor
University of Kentucky
OISTL
107 Mining and Mineral Resources Building
Lexington, Kentucky, 40506-0107, USA
Phone: 859-257-2820, Fax: 859-257-2173
Email: gcaylor@engr.uky.edu

 

Travel

The Hyatt Regency provides a shuttle service from the Lexington airport, Blue Grass Airport, to the hotel. If you would like to take advantage of this, call the Hyatt from their telephone provided at the airport.

 

Air Travel into Lexington

The three closest airports to the meeting venue:

 

Transportation Info

  • Lexington Transportation Information
    - Non stop and Direct Flight Cities
    - Lengths of flights to Lexington from Major Cities
    - Mileage chart of destinations within 600 miles of Lexington
    - Car rental companies

 

Car Travel Directions

(The Lexington Convention Center's Heritage Hall and the Hyatt Regency Lexington are within the same building complex.)

I64 coming from east: Take Exit 113 (Paris Pike) and turn right at the end of the ramp. Follow * directions.

I64 coming from west and I75 coming from north: After I64 and I75 have joined, take Exit 113 (Paris Pike) and turn right at the end of the ramp. Follow * directions.

* Travel ~2.75 miles into downtown Lexington. After you have crossed Main Street and then Vine Street, the Lexington Convention Center/Hyatt Regency will be on your right. Turn right at High Street (traffic light near top of hill). The Lexington Convention Center / Hyatt Regency will be on your right. See Parking Directions.

I75 coming from south: Take Exit 104 (Athens) and turn left at the end of the ramp. Travel ~6.5 miles into downtown Lexington. At the traffic light at Broadway turn left. After you cross Vine Street, the Lexington Convention Center/Hyatt Regency will be on your right. Turn right at High Street (traffic light near top of hill). The Lexington Convention Center / Hyatt Regency will be on your right. See Parking Directions.

From Blue Grass Field: Exit Blue Grass Field onto Man O War Boulevard, turning left. Man O War Boulevard ends at Versailles Road, which is the next intersection. Turn right. Follow Versailles Road toward town. After approximately 4.5 miles, it will become a one-way street and bend to the right. Versailles Road at this point becomes West Maxwell. Move into the left lane and follow West Maxwell to South Broadway (approximately 4 blocks). There is a traffic light at South Broadway. Turn left. At the next traffic light, turn left onto High Street. The Lexington Convention Center / Hyatt Regency will be on your right. See Parking Directions.

 

Parking Directions

Attendees staying at the Hyatt Regency:

Hyatt Regency (High Street) lot - parking space guaranteed, no charge

Attendees not staying at the Hyatt Regency:
Lexington Convention Center (Cox Street) lot - parking available at no charge (must obtain card at Symposium registration desk before leaving each day)
Hyatt Regency (High Street) lot - if space is available, you may park there at no charge (must obtain card at Symposium registration desk before leaving each day)

Directions to parking lots:
Hyatt Regency (High Street) lot - entrance on left on High Street just past Hyatt Regency
Lexington Convention Center (Cox Street) lot - Continue on High Street past Lexington Convention Center/Hyatt Regency. Turn right at Jefferson (the first street). Immediately turn left onto Manchester. Turn right at Cox (the first street). Turn right into the Lexington Convention Center lot. (The parking lot extends under a viaduct up to the Lexington Convention Center, which is at the opposite end of the lot from where you enter.)

Map to parking lots: