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Location:

The Hewlett Conference will be held at Rice University in the Anne and Charles Duncan Hall:

Anne and Charles Duncan Hall
Rice University
6100 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77005

Rice University Campus Maps: http://www.rice.edu/maps/
http://www.rice.edu/maps/parking.html




Directions to Rice University:

Map From Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  1. From Intercontinental's terminal road, follow signs to US 59 South.
  2. Once on US 59 proceed south approximately 25 miles and exit at Greenbriar.
  3. Turn left under US 59 and follow Greenbriar to the light at Rice Boulevard.
  4. Turn left onto Rice Boulevard. Rice campus entry gates will be on your right.
  5. Turn right into Gate 18 and follow the signs to any visitor parking lot.
  6. Ride the free campus shuttle from the bus shelters to your campus destination.
From Hobby Airport (HOU)
  1. From Hobby's parking area, exit onto Broadway and follow signs to I-45 North.
  2. Take I-45 North approximately 6 miles to US 59 South.
  3. Once on US 59 proceed south approximately 3 miles and exit at Greenbriar.
  4. Turn left onto Rice Boulevard. Rice campus entry gates will be on your right.
  5. Turn right into Gate 18 and follow the signs to any visitor parking lot.
  6. Ride the free campus shuttle from the bus shelters to your campus destination.





Parking:

  1. Most accessible parking is in Founders Court Lot (Entrance 2) . This lot has gated entrances, requiring the driver to insert a credit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express, or Discover). Credit card is required at both entry and exit. Cash is not accepted at the gated lots, nor are debit cards. Parking fees accrue at the rate of $1.00 per 40 minutes, with a $1.00 minimum and a $9.00 daily maximum. Drivers who enter but cannot find a space will not be charged if they exit within ten minutes.
  2. Underground parking is available in the Central Camps Garage (Entrance 20) beneath the Jones Graduate School of Management The parking fee is $3.00 per hour, with a $9.00 daily maximum. Both credit cards and cash are accepted here.
  3. Free parking is only available in the Greenbriar Lot (Entrance 9, between the Rice Stadium and Greenbriar Drive). There is a Rice shuttle bus stop located in the Greenbriar Lot, and the buses run approximately every five to ten minutes (8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday before 10:30 p.m.
If you need more information, call the Rice University Parking Office at 713-348-2020.




Houston Area Information:

The fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston is known as the home to The Texas Medical Center, the Lyndon Johnson Space Center, many museums, professional sports, and the arts. The following are web sites that you may find useful for preparing your trip to the Hewlett Conference:

Houston Visitor's Bureau: http://www.visithoustontexas.com/visitors/

Houston airports information:

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center:

Rice University: http://www.rice.edu

Texas Medical Center: http://www.tmc.edu/

The Port of Houston (the third largest port in the U.S.): http://www.portofhouston.com/geninfo/overview1.html

Space Center Houston (NASA tours): http://www.spacecenter.org

Galleria: http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=805

Galveston: http://www.galveston.com

Greater Houston Partnership: http://www.houston.org

The Official Guide to Houston: http://www.houston-guide.com

Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.houston-spacecity.com

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