NOW National Conference: 2007

Plan Your Trip

The 2007 National NOW Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Dearborn (Detroit), Michigan, on July 13-15, 2007. Below is some information that might be useful in planning your trip to the Conference.

Travel/Directions | Attractions/Things to Do | Restaurants

Travel/Directions

Getting to the Hotel

• Checker Sedan: The official luxury sedan service of the Detroit Metro Airport offers curbside service to and from the airport. Services include complimentary water and magazine. Child safety seats available upon request. Cost: $40.00 each way plus gratuity. 313-963-1000 or 800-351-5466 or make your make your Airport Transportation reservation online.
• Taxi – Detroit Metro Airport Taxi Association has taxis available at the Ground Transportation stand in each terminal. They will also pick guests up at Hyatt Regency Dearborn to return to the airport. Cost: $31.00 each way plus gratuity. 800-745-5191
• Renting a car? Detroit Metropolitan International Airport offers the following on-site car rental services: Alamo, 1-800-327-9633 ; Avis, 1-800-331-1212; Budget, 1-800-527-0700; Dollar, 1-800-421-6878; Enterprise, 1-800-325-8007; Hertz, 1-800-654-3131; National, 1-800-227-7368.

Driving Directions to the Hyatt Regency Dearborn

FROM THE NORTH

Follow I-75 South to I-696 West to Southfield Road. Turn Left. Take Southfield Road South to Southfield Freeway (M-39) South to Michigan Avenue West. Follow Michigan Avenue Westbound to Evergreen Road. Turn right. Turn right into the Fairlane Town Center shopping mall. Continue turning right. The Hyatt Regency Dearborn is located across the street from the Sears at Fairlane Mall.

FROM THE SOUTH

Follow I-75 North to exit #41, and turn left onto Southfield Road. Take Southfield Road North to Southfield Fwy. North to exit # 6 Michigan Avenue West. Follow Michigan Avenue Westbound to Evergreen Road. Turn right. Turn right into Fairlane Town Center shopping mall. Continue turning right. The Hyatt Regency Dearborn is located across the street from Sears at Fairlane Mall.

FROM THE EAST

Follow I-94 West to exit #210A Michigan Avenue. Take Michigan Avenue Westbound to Evergreen Road. Turn right. Turn right into the Fairlane Town Center shopping mall. Continue turning right. The Hyatt Regency Dearborn is located across the street from Sears at Fairlane Mall.

FROM THE WEST

Follow I-94 East to Southfield Fwy (M-39) North to exit # 6 Michigan Avenue West. Follow Michigan Avenue Westbound to Evergreen Road. Turn right. Turn right into Fairlane Town Center shopping mall. Continue turning right. The Hyatt Regency Dearborn is located across the street from Sears at Fairlane Mall.

FROM THE NORTHWEST

Follow I-96 East to Southfield Fwy (M-39) South to Michigan Avenue West. Follow Michigan Avenue Westbound to Evergreen Road. Turn right. Turn right into Fairlane Town Center shopping mall. Continue turning right. The Hyatt Regency Dearborn is located across the street from Sears at Fairlane Mall.

Local Attractions & Things To Do

Museums

The Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
313-582-2266
http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Avenue
Detriot, MI 48201
313-494-5800
Tuesday – Thursday – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday and Saturday – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: adults (13 - 61) $8.00, seniors (62+) and youth (3 -12) $5.00
http://www.maah-detroit.org/

Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village/Ford Rouge Factory Tour
The Henry Ford is the history destination that brings the American Experience to life. With a rich and diverse offering of exhibits, demonstrations, programs and reenactments, The Henry Ford celebrates yesterday's traditions as well as today's innovations. Five distinct attractions at The Henry Ford captivate and inspire visitors of all ages.
http://www.hfmgv.org
Admission costs and hours of operation vary

Motown Historical Museum
2648 W. Grand Blvd.
313-875-2264
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission $8

Phoenix Mill Women's Museum
Lyn Bankes
16834 Bell Creek Lane
Livonia, MI 48154
734-522-0227
http://phoenixmillwomensmuseum.net/index.html

Attractions

Detroit – Windsor Tunnel
Pack your passport and head to Canada!
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is the only vehicular international subaqueous border crossing in the world. It has been recognized as one of the great engineering wonders of the world and remains one of the busiest crossings between the United States and Canada. Located between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, connecting the US Interstates to Ontario's Highway 401, it is one of the fastest links between Ontario and the United States.
http://www.dwtunnel.com/

Ambassador Bridge
http://www.ambassadorbridge.com/

Women's Sports

Basketball
http://www.wnba.com/shock/

Football
http://www.detdemolition.com/

Roller Derby
http://www.detroitrollerderby.com/

Restaurants

The Big Fish
700 Town Center Drive
Dearborn, MI
313-336-6350
Casual Seafood and outdoor patio.
Live entertainment on the patio (Summer only)
http://www.muer.com/
Lunch: Mon-Sat starting at 11am
Dinner: Mon-Sun starting at 3pm

Kiernan's Steakhouse
21931 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI
313-565-4260
Steakhouse and martini bar.
Silky's Martini bar attached has live entertainment nightly.
Mon-Fri 11am-12am, Sat 5pm-12am
Sun 4pm-9pm
Also has a private banquet room for large parties.

Cheli's Chili
21918 Michigan ave
Dearborn, MI
313-274-9700
Hockey/Red wing themed bar and grille; American fare
Rooftop bar and lounge.
Mon-Fri 11am-2am
Sat-Sun 12pm-2am

Ciao
1024 Monroe St.
Dearborn, MI
313-274-2426
Upscale Italian Cuisine and Grappa Lounge
Provides shuttle service to/from Hyatt
Lunch: Tues-Fri 11am-2:30pm
Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm,
Sun Closed
Lounge open until 1am nightly except Sun

bd's mongolian barbeque
22115 Michigan ave.
Dearborn, MI
313-792-9660
http://www.gomongo.com/locations/locationDetails.php?loc=3
Reservations recommend with 5 or more
Made to order stir fry cuisine
Chefs cook the meal while you watch.
Mon-Thur 10:30am-10:30pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11:30pm, Sun 11am-10pm

Andiamo
21400 Michigan ave.
Dearborn, MI
313-359-3300
http://www.andiamoitalia.com/ardearborn.htm
Upscale Italian
Mon-Thurs 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri 11am-mid
Sat 4:00pm-mid, Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm
Live music on the outside patio/bar Wed-Sat

La Shish
22039 Michigan ave. (near Monroe St)
Dearborn, MI
313-562-7200
www.lashish.com
Mediterranean/Middle eastern cuisine
Carryout orders available
Mon-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm
Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm
Multiple Locations: 2 in Dearborn

Benihana
18601 Hubbard Drive
Dearborn, MI
313-593-3200
Japanese Steakhouse
Chef prepares food at table
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm
Sat-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm
Dinner: Mon-Fri 5:00pm-10:30pm
Sat 4:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 3:00-9pm

Annam
22053 Michigan ave
Dearborn, MI
313-565-8744
Vietnamese Cuisine
Reservations recommended
Lunch: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-2:20 pm
Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5:00pm-9:00
Fri.-Sat. 5:00pm-11:00pm

Pizza

Pizza Papalis
22022 Michigan ave
Dearborn, MI
313-724-7722
Chicago deep dish style
Also: RioWraps Mexican attached
Lunch: 11:00am-4:00pm
Dinner: 4:00pm-11:00pm
Carryout avaiable

Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
22065 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48124
313.563.5000

Hungry Howies Pizza
3736 Monroe St.
Dearborn, MI 48124
734.293.0192

Joe Reno's Pizzeria
2311 Monroe St.
Dearborn, MI 48124
313.274.9810

Little Caesars
18500 Outer Drive
Dearborn, MI 48128
313.565.3505

Papa Romano's
14715 Ford Rd.
Dearborn, MI 48126
313.584.2130

Peechers Pizza Shoppe
15264 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48126
313.581.3289

Pizza Hut
13136 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48126
313.846.8578

Here's another list of restaurants in Dearborn, listed by the road they're on: http://www.guide2detroit.com/food/DB-food.shtml.