Z-Games 2006
Located at Smith College
In Theater 14
Pictured above is auditorium where contestants will
freestyle.
Theater 14 is located at the end of Green St.
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This Link For Mapquest.
By Car
From the South: Northampton is on Route I-91 in
Massachusetts. Take Exit 18, and follow Route 5 north into the center of
town. Turn left onto Route 9. Go straight through four traffic lights, turning
left into Smith's main entrance (College Lane) shortly after the fourth set.
The Office of Admission is on your right, overlooking Paradise Pond. Parking
is available next to the office or along Route 9.
From the North: From I-91 South, take Exit 20, and follow onto Route 5 south
into the center of town. At the intersection of Route 5 and Route 9 (Main Street),
turn right onto Route 9. Then follow the same directions as above from Route
9 to campus.
From the East or West via the Massachusetts Turnpike: Northampton is on Route
I-91 North (Mass Pike exit 4). Once on I-91, follow the directions above for
visitors from the south.
By Bus
Peter Pan, Greyhound and Vermont Transit
serve the area. Most routes go to the main bus terminal in Springfield, where
you can catch another bus to Northampton. Buses run almost hourly between
Springfield and Northampton. Smith is a 10-minute walk or a short taxi ride
from the bus station. Call (413) 586-1030 for bus schedules.
By Train
Amtrak -- (800) 872-7245 -- runs trains to Springfield. From Springfield
you can take a bus or get van service to Northampton from Valley Transporter.
Valley Transporter requires advance reservations; call (413) 253-1350 or,
from the airports or outside the 413 area code, (800) 872-8752.
By Air
The closest airport is Bradley International. It is served by most
major airlines and is located about 35 miles south of Northampton near Hartford,
Connecticut. Flying into Bradley rather than to Boston's Logan Airport gives
you a shorter drive to Northampton and spares you city traffic congestion.
Limousines, buses and rental cars are available at the airport. Transportation to Smith from the Boston or Hartford airports is also available from Valley Transporter or Michael's Limousine Services. Valley Transporter can be reached at (413) 253-1350, or from outside the 413 area code dial (800) 872-8752. Michael's Limousine Services can be reached at (413) 583-6392 or (800) 533-8470.
Hotel
The hotel used by most players and the judges of the event is the Best Western
Northampton.
Contact Information is Below:
Best Western Northampton
117 Conz Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-1500
www.bestwestern.com