[GenCon] "(more) Road Construction News!" (Scouting and Info Within)
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CaptainCalico
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Correction
As of the 17th the CenCon LLC temporary webiste moved to a new server - here http://www.gencon.com/ , event submission has started, the site has forms to download then fax or mail.
As of the 17th the CenCon LLC temporary webiste moved to a new server - here http://www.gencon.com/ , event submission has started, the site has forms to download then fax or mail.
Pelosan Emperor
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I'm another long-time Indy resident, and I need to give everyone a warning:
SUMMER IN INDIANA = ROAD CONSTRUCTION SEASON!
It looks like part of the I-70/I-65 highway system that passes through downtown Indianapolis will be under construction from May - August and totally closed down for the duration.
http://www.in.gov/dot/div/specialprojects/hyperfix/
Now, the good news is that there are several fairly easy ways to get to the convention center despite this (typical) inconvenience.
Here is one of the best maps of downtown Indy that I've found:
http://www.in.gov/dot/div/specialprojects/hyperfix/detour/lg_routes_in.jpg
Here is a more general list of street closures:
http://www.indygov.org/dcam/closings/strclosings.htm
SUMMER IN INDIANA = ROAD CONSTRUCTION SEASON!
It looks like part of the I-70/I-65 highway system that passes through downtown Indianapolis will be under construction from May - August and totally closed down for the duration.
http://www.in.gov/dot/div/specialprojects/hyperfix/
Now, the good news is that there are several fairly easy ways to get to the convention center despite this (typical) inconvenience.
Here is one of the best maps of downtown Indy that I've found:
http://www.in.gov/dot/div/specialprojects/hyperfix/detour/lg_routes_in.jpg
Here is a more general list of street closures:
http://www.indygov.org/dcam/closings/strclosings.htm
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Pelosan Emperor
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No, but I do work for the Indianapolis public library system. The librarians I work with control all the information in the world 
One of my coworkers has to commute through the "spaghetti bowl" that is Indy's downtown highway system, and he was complaining about it this morning.
I'm thinking about setting up my own "guide to Indy" for you out-of-towners... I notice that some of the information on a couple of the other sites is a bit out of date.
One of my coworkers has to commute through the "spaghetti bowl" that is Indy's downtown highway system, and he was complaining about it this morning.
I'm thinking about setting up my own "guide to Indy" for you out-of-towners... I notice that some of the information on a couple of the other sites is a bit out of date.
Mark
CreativeMountainGames.com
Pelosan Emperor said:No, but I do work for the Indianapolis public library system. The librarians I work with control all the information in the world
One of my coworkers has to commute through the "spaghetti bowl" that is Indy's downtown highway system, and he was complaining about it this morning.
I'm thinking about setting up my own "guide to Indy" for you out-of-towners... I notice that some of the information on a couple of the other sites is a bit out of date.
Have they decided if they will rename the bypass "The Dave" yet?
Quickbeam
Explorer
Thanks for starting this thread Mark, and thanks to everyone who's already added so much valuable info!!
A few players from my group and I plan on making the trip by car this summer, and knowing about the construction issues will be vital if we're to keep from killing someone in a fit of blind rage
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A few players from my group and I plan on making the trip by car this summer, and knowing about the construction issues will be vital if we're to keep from killing someone in a fit of blind rage
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DungeonKeeperUK
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Help a Brit today....
Well I'm still scrabbling the pennies together to see if I'm getting over this year, the wifey wants to coma laong this year too so its twice as expensive and with the airfar looking at about £600 per person its gonna be tight...
So I'm looking ofr a bit more infor from anyone in the Indy area..
What kind of prices am I looking at for hotel accomodation, I know it may vary slightly with GENCON priceing but an estimate is good just now, or any links to nearby hotels is also good...
How far is the convention centre from the airport?
How much is the beer...?
Is there a link to a website with the Convention Centre on just so I can see what its like??
Theres a beer in it for anyone helping me out, or indeed a soda or two for you younger members..
Cheers in advance...
Andrew
Well I'm still scrabbling the pennies together to see if I'm getting over this year, the wifey wants to coma laong this year too so its twice as expensive and with the airfar looking at about £600 per person its gonna be tight...
So I'm looking ofr a bit more infor from anyone in the Indy area..
What kind of prices am I looking at for hotel accomodation, I know it may vary slightly with GENCON priceing but an estimate is good just now, or any links to nearby hotels is also good...
How far is the convention centre from the airport?
How much is the beer...?
Is there a link to a website with the Convention Centre on just so I can see what its like??
Theres a beer in it for anyone helping me out, or indeed a soda or two for you younger members..
Cheers in advance...
Andrew
Mark
CreativeMountainGames.com
Re: Help a Brit today....
This site has links to all of the hotels in the area and information on the distances from the airport and other places in and around Indianpolis. Pricing and availability for hotels not blocked out by the convention is still viewable, but you may have to use the toll free numbers rather than getting the info online for places that will claim at this point to be booked soild. They aren't, really. They have reservations for large blocks of rooms set aside for purchase through Gencon channels.
http://www.thedociverse.com/xml/indyintro.htm
In the hotel bar you will likely pay around, or just under, $3 to $5 US for a beer depending on the type you prefer. Less in the restaurants downtown, and even less as you venture further afield. Some places will most likely have some "pitcher specials" on some sort of domestic beers, as that is always a standard practice in the US. 10% is a standard tip on drink orders for bartenders or wait staff.
I believe that you can find a link to the center on the same site as just noted. There are some pictures of the interior on that site and I believe the Gencon site still has a floor plan of the convention center, perhaps in their exhibitors section.
Cheers to you, too.
PS. I am not a "younger member"...
DungeonKeeperUK said:Well I'm still scrabbling the pennies together to see if I'm getting over this year, the wifey wants to coma laong this year too so its twice as expensive and with the airfar looking at about £600 per person its gonna be tight...
So I'm looking ofr a bit more infor from anyone in the Indy area..
What kind of prices am I looking at for hotel accomodation, I know it may vary slightly with GENCON priceing but an estimate is good just now, or any links to nearby hotels is also good...
How far is the convention centre from the airport?
This site has links to all of the hotels in the area and information on the distances from the airport and other places in and around Indianpolis. Pricing and availability for hotels not blocked out by the convention is still viewable, but you may have to use the toll free numbers rather than getting the info online for places that will claim at this point to be booked soild. They aren't, really. They have reservations for large blocks of rooms set aside for purchase through Gencon channels.
http://www.thedociverse.com/xml/indyintro.htm
DungeonKeeperUK said:How much is the beer...?
In the hotel bar you will likely pay around, or just under, $3 to $5 US for a beer depending on the type you prefer. Less in the restaurants downtown, and even less as you venture further afield. Some places will most likely have some "pitcher specials" on some sort of domestic beers, as that is always a standard practice in the US. 10% is a standard tip on drink orders for bartenders or wait staff.
DungeonKeeperUK said:
I believe that you can find a link to the center on the same site as just noted. There are some pictures of the interior on that site and I believe the Gencon site still has a floor plan of the convention center, perhaps in their exhibitors section.
DungeonKeeperUK said:Theres a beer in it for anyone helping me out, or indeed a soda or two for you younger members..
Cheers in advance...
Andrew
Cheers to you, too.
PS. I am not a "younger member"...
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