Local Information

Below is some information about the Salt Lake City area that may be useful for your trip to the PPoPP'08 Symposium. If you need any other local information, feel free to contact the Local Arrangements Chair, Erin Parker (parker@cs.utah.edu).

Directions from the SLC Airport

• Shuttle
  The hotel recommends Xpress Shuttle. The rate is $7.00 one-way, $14.00 round-trip. For reservations, call 1-800-397-0773.


• By Car
  Take I-80 East to the City Center/600 South exit. Continue on 600 South and turn left on State Street. The hotel is 3 blocks north on the left hand side. Take a legal U-turn into the property. (The fee for on-site parking is $4.00 hourly and $12.00 daily. The fee for valet parking is $14.00 daily.)


• Taxi
  The estimated fare is $25.00 one-way.

Attractions

• Skiing
  Utah has 13 world-class ski resorts, four of which are just minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. For more information: http://www.skiutah.com/.


• Historic Temple Square
  For those interested in Utah's history, the Historic Temple Square is just two blocks from the hotel. For more information: http://www.visittemplesquare.com/.


• Ice Skating
  The Gallivan Center Ice Rink is directly behind the hotel. For more information: http://www.slcgov.com/PublicServices/Gallivan/icerink.html.


• Utah Jazz NBA Games
  The Jazz are playing at home on Tuesday, February 19 and Saturday, February 23. Their arena is just a few blocks from the hotel (you can walk or ride the TRAX for free). For more information: http://www.nba.com/jazz/.


• Shopping
  The Gateway outdoor mall is just a few blocks from the hotel (you can walk or ride the TRAX for free). For more information: http://www.shopthegateway.com/.


• Antelope Island
  Those interested in seeing the Great Salt Lake and/or some wildlife, the Antelope Island State Park is a great spot. For more information: http://www.utah.com/stateparks/antelope_island.htm. (The park is about one hour from downtown Salt Lake City.)

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