If driving, the Fairgrounds and hotels are located directly off Maryland’s I-83 North of Baltimore (City). Take Exit 16-A Timonium Road East off I-83 North York (PA) - (I-83 North is off I-695 Baltimore Beltway). If you are traveling
I-95 from the North or South, take I-695 West (to Towson) off I-95, then take
I-83 North, then take Exit 16-A Timonium Road East.To proceed to hotels: As you come off the exit onto Timonium Road, turn left at the first traffic light to go to The Days Hotel, or turn right at the light to go to the Red Roof Inn or Holiday Inn Select.

To proceed to Maryland State Fairgrounds: Take Exit 16-A and head straight on Timonium Road, crossing the light rail tracks. Turn left at the third light onto York Road. The Fairgrounds is on the left. Pass the race track/grandstand and enter at the second main entrance (you’ll see the large brown Maryland State Fairgrounds sign). The 4-H Hall is the first building on your right after you enter the gate.

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Accommodations:

Host Hotel: Days Hotel Timonium - 800-235-3297 (please call “Reservations” between 8 AM and 5 PM weekdays). Mention the Mid-Atlantic Reptile Show to receive discount.

Back-up hotels: Holiday Inn Select Timonium (Call 800-289-4499 from  9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays. The cut-off date is Aug. 16, 2008).  To qualify for show, and Red Roof Inn Timonium (Call 800-874-9000 refer to block #B209000736, the cut-off date is Aug. 12, 2008) The two back-up hotels are also offering a convention rate.

Airline Reservations:

Delta Airlines discount available for show participants. For reservations, call Delta at 1-800-241-6760 between 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Eastern standard time. Available transportation from BWI Airport: Proceed to Ground Transportation on bottom level near Baggage claim. Taxi is available (approximately $50-70 one-way, the most expensive way). BWI Super Shuttle Service runs 24 hours a day, $30 one-way (return trip by reservation only, 24 hours notice required). If you decide to wait and book the shuttle back to airport later, call (800) 258-3826 at least 24 hours prior to your departure time. The shuttle does not come to the Days Inn, The Red Roof Inn or The Holiday Inn on an automatic schedule as the hotel is 30-40 minutes from airport, so it’s necessary to reserve your return. Light Rail: The Baltimore Light Rail:  (the most economical way) The Light Rail goes from BWI directly to Timonium (just behind the fairgrounds on Greenspring Drive) for only $1.60.

Rental car booths also located in Ground Transportation area: Driving Directions from BWI: Go  North on I-295 leaving BWI to North I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) Towson. See directions above.

Train:

Contact AMTRAK at 800-872-7245. Arrange to arrive at Pennsylvania Station in downtown Baltimore. There are various means of transportation available from the station (including light rail) to Timonium.

Light Rail:

The Light Rail goes from BWI directly to Timonium (just behind the fairgrounds on Greenspring Drive).