Lodging
Galveston is home to more than a dozen historic museums and properties open to the public, miles of beaches, an aquarium and a rainforest enclosed in glass pyramids at Moody Gardens, three live theaters showcasing top talent in Broadway musicals and award-winning plays, and Galveston's art district which features local and national artists. And, during the week of March 24-27, 2008, the home of the TxDLA 2008 Conference which will be held at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Conference Center.
Conference Hotel
Overflow Hotels
- Hotel Overflow Information
- Shuttle for Overflow Hotels
We are arranging for a morning & evening shuttle between the overflow hotels and Moody Gardens. If you are staying at an overflow hotel and would use a shuttle, please contact the Transportation Chair, Bruce Niebuhr
TRAVEL
Air Travel
Travel into Galveston area is served by Scholes International Airport at Galveston, William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. We strongly recommended that you contact the airlines directly 24 hours prior to departure to confirm details or changes.
Ground Transportation
Ground transportation to Galveston is via I-45 from Houston, Highway 3005 from Freeport (toll bridge), or the Highway 87 ferry operating between Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston island.
- Ground Travel Information
Share-A-Ride
Are you driving to the conference and would like someone to talk with on that long drive? Or are you looking for a ride? TXDLA is providing a Share-a-Ride service as way for attendees to connect on their travel needs. Check it out!
- Share a Ride
Moody Gardens Parking Information
Complimentary self parking is available at the hotel.
Valet parking is $10.00 per day.
NEW! Attendee Bulletin Board
Are you driving to the conference and would like someone to talk with on that long drive? Or are you looking for a ride? Is your organization's budget tight and you need to share a room? Or are there other conference related requests that you would like other attendees help on?