Map of the Summit area:
You can fly into any Washington, DC airport; however, the Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is the most convenient and is roughly a 10-15 minute drive from the Summit hotels and event site. Airport shuttles from BWI to Columbia are available through SuperShuttle, but reservations will need to be arranged ahead of time and will cost up to $24 per person. Taxis from the airport to Columbia are also available at $30, one way. Public transportation from BWI to Loyola is available through the Howard Transit system. Simply take the Silver Route from BWI to Snowden Square (Stop No. 4), the closest stop to the summit site.
An hour's drive away from the Loyola Graduate Campus is Dulles International Airport (IAD) which is located right outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Shuttle service from Dulles to Columbia is available through SuperShuttle International (Phone number: 800-BLUE-VAN or 800-258-3826).
Additional airport shuttle services are also available through Airport Shuttle, Inc., (Phone number: 800-776-0323). The shuttle provides direct service to Columbia hotels.
The Loyola Graduate Campus Center in Columbia, MD:
Directions to the Loyola College Graduate Center Columbia Campus
The Columbia Campus is located between Snowden River Parkway and Dobbin Road at 8890 McGaw Road, about one mile from Exit 41 off Interstate 95, just minutes from the Capital (I-495) and Baltimore (I-695) Beltways.
Directions from I-95:
1. From I-95, follow 175 west towards Columbia
2. From 175 west, take the 3rd exit, Snowden River Parkway. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left at the light to go south.
3. Follow Snowden River Parkway to the 2nd light and turn right on McGaw Road, where you see Apple Ford.
4. Follow McGaw Road past the Gramophone store and just before the light at the intersection of McGaw and Dobbin Roads, turn right into the Loyola College parking lot.
Mailing address:
Amenities include fully equipped kitchens, workspaces with computer dataports, and wireless high-speed internet access available for the extension of your stay for $4.99.
Each room is wired for complimentary high-speed internet access.
Located 3 miles from Loyola campus.
Amenities include onsite dining, local transportation, wireless high speed internet access.
Located 3.7 miles from Loyola campus.
Features wireless internet access.
Conveniently located 2 miles from Loyola.
Located 4.6 miles from Loyola campus.
Wayport high-speed internet access available in each room.
Delivery:
www.papajohnsonline.com: pizza that can be ordered online.
In the plaza next door to the Summit: there are several restaurants right next door to the Summit site.
Atlanta Bread Company serves pastries, bagels and coffee for breakfast and panini sandwiches, salads, pizzas, pasta and soup for lunch. They also have free wireless.
Red Parrot has Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Japanese, and Chinese foods including fresh seafood dishes, sushi, steaks, chicken, and vegetarian entrees.
California Tortilla has specialty burritos and tacos.
Cheeseburger Cheeseburger serves classic diner food including burgers, French fries, milkshakes, etc.
In Columbia: A short walk or drive from the Summit site, there are other restaurants.
The Mango Grovehas vegetarian Indian food described as light, delicious and healthy. $8-10 per entree. In the Dobbin Center, 6365 Dobbin Road. (410) 884-3426.
Sushi King has not only the traditional sushi, both cooked and uncooked but also has a great variety of specialty rolls and sashimi. 6490 Dobbin Road # G, (410) 997-1266.
Lonestar Steakhouse serves steak, chick, prime rib, lobster, shrimp, and other entrees. Directly between the Extended Stay and the Marriott, 8900 Stanford Blvd. (410) 290-2886.