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40 Years of X-ray Astronomy

June 14-15, 2007
Penn State University

Accommodation:

A limited number of rooms have been set-aside at the following locations. We encourage you to make lodging arrangements as soon as possible; lodging blocks will be released to the general public on May 5. 

The Nittany Lion Inn
Rates: $108 single, $118 double, $128 triple, $138 quad
Phone: 814-863-5050
Toll-free phone: 800-233-7505
Fax: 814-865-8501
Attendees should reference "Garmire Celebration" when making reservations. The Nittany Lion Inn is a historic, elegant hotel on the Penn State campus 0.3 km from the workshop site. Campus parking is provided in a nearby parking deck/garage. Airport shuttle is available (upon arrival to the University Park/State College airport, call the hotel from the courtesy phone located near baggage claim).

The Atherton Hotel
Rates: $95 single, $105 double
Phone: 814-231-2100
Toll-free phone: 800-832-0132
Fax: 814-237-1130
Attendees should reference "Garmire Celebration" when making reservations. This hotel is in downtown State College and 0.2 km from the workshop site. Airport shuttle is available (upon arrival to the University Park/State College airport, call the hotel from the courtesy phone located near baggage claim).

Additional lodging choices are listed at http://www.visitpennstate.org/

Meals:

Continental breakfasts will be available 8AM at the workshop on Thursday and Friday, and a banquet will be served Thursday evening. These are included in the registration fee. Attendees can lunch at a number of restaurants within a few blocks of the workshop and hotels.

Recommended restaurants
Viet Thai 146 N Atherton

Decent Asian

Zola's New World Bistro 324 W College Elegant, creative
Herwig's Austrian Bistro 132 W College Excellent
5 Brothers Burgers 226 W College Cheap & decent
Green Bowl 131 W Beaver Vegetarian
Spat's Cafe 142 E College Cajun/Creole
Nittany Lion Inn Park & Atherton Formal, good