Driving from the North, the route passes through the scenic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and includes such notable sites as Thomas Jefferson' s Monticello, Natural Bridge, and the town of Lexington. The route southwest of Roanoke passes through the spectacular scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Northwest US 460 follows the New River out of West Virginia and passes through Blacksburg, home of Virginia Tech, one of the conference sponsors. Travelers with leisure time are also encouraged to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, America's premier scenic byway. Roanoke is at milepost 120 on the Parkway, between the Peaks of Otter and Mabry Mill.
Additional lodging is available in the area, but only at some distance from the conference hotel.
Hotel Roanoke runs a free shuttle to and from the Roanoke airport, leaving every half hour on the quarter hour. Kings, suites and mini-suites are also available. Most rooms have kitchenettes. Complimentary transportation is provided to and from the Roanoke Airport. Holiday Inn Express Gainesboro Rd.