Travel Information

Host Website

Updates to available hotel information may be available at the meet host website.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION, PARKING AND AIRPORT

Most major airlines serve Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The airport is located 10 miles southeast of the Texas Swim Center. Car rental is available at the airport. Discounted airport shuttle service 

The University of Texas will be in session during the meet. However, parking on campus will be available in three parking garages within 0.25 of a mile of the Texas Swim Center. A four-day card (which allows unlimited in and out privileges) is $30, three-day cards are $22, two-day cards are $16 and a one-day card is $9. Without these cards, parking will be $10 each time you park in a garage. Limited free parking on surface lots may be available on Saturday and Sunday. Consult the Swim Center's website for maps to available parking.to hotels can be arranged in advance through SuperShuttle. The group discount code is VWYSS and is available only through the coupon at the meet host website.

MAP & DIRECTIONS
For a map of the pool area and to get directions from anywhere, consult Mapquest.

HOTELS
Below are the meet hotel sponsors for your stay in Austin. We have several hotels with special rates, ranging from $99 to $169. For more information on accommodations, visit the meet host website hotel page. Cut-off date for all rooms is April 10, 2008.

Crowne Plaza Austin*
6121 North IH-35
512-323-5466
Single/quad $109;
3.75 miles from TSC

Doubletree Club Hotel - University Area
1617 Interstate 35 North
512-479-4000
Single/double $149,
triple/quad $159/$169;
0.3 miles from TSC

Drury Inn*
6711 N IH 35
512-467-9500
Double $99.99/$139.99 (suite);
4 miles from TSC

Embassy Suites Austin Central*
5901 North IH-35
512-454-8004
Single $149,
double/triple/quad $159;
3.5 miles from TSC

Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown
200 San Jacinto Boulevard
512-472-1500
Single $159,
double/triple/quad $179;
1.75 miles from TSC

Hyatt Place Austin North Central*
7522 North IH-35
512-323-2121
Single/quad $119;
5 miles from TSC

AUSTIN IS THE SOCIAL SCENE
��� Barton Springs Pool: a fresh spring water pool open into the late evening. 
��� Deep Eddy Pool
��� Hamilton Pool Preserve
��� Old Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival
��� Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
��� Texas Governor's Mansion
��� Sunset Valley Farmers Market
��� Whole Foods Market: "foodie" haven with dining stations, live music, a cooking school and tours.
��� Trudy's Restaurant: www.trudys.com
��� Stubb's: barbecue, music, and a Sunday gospel brunch
��� Iron Cactus Restaurant & Margarita Bar: one of the top 10 tequila bars in the U.S.