• Directions to the DCU Center are at http://www.dcucenter.com/directions.php

• Check Out Things to See & Do in Worcester at http://www.cowc.org/worcester_the_region

• Blocks of rooms at special conference rates have been reserved for conference participants at two hotels for Thursday 11/8 and Friday 11/9 :

  • The Hilton Garden Inn in Worcester (directly across from the DCU Center) at a special rate of $99.00 per night.  Reservations at the conference rate must be made by 10/25/07. Contact the Hilton Garden Inn at (508) 753-5700, or at www.worcester.stayhgi.com for details and directions.

  • The Crowne Plaza (2 blocks from the DCU Center) at a special rate of $89.00 per night. Reservations at the conference rate must be made by 10/18/07 by 3 PM. Contact the Crowne Plaza at (508) 791-1600 or at www.cpworcester.com/map.htm for details and directions.

  • The Courtyard Worcester at 72 Grove St. has a special rate of $109.00 per night for a number of rooms:
    11/8/07- 20 rooms
    11/9/07- 5 rooms
    11/10/07- check out
    Reservations at the conference rate must be made by 11/1/07
    Search for map and directions at http://www.marriott.com/

In order to qualify for these special rates, mention at the time of your reservation that you will be attending the NEFDC Conference.