Venue Information
Meeting Information
The 38th Annual Meeting of the Behavior Genetics Association will be held at the Galt House Hotel & Suites in downtown Louisville, starting Wednesday evening June 25 and ending Saturday evening June 28. Paper, poster, and plenary sessions will begin Thursday June 26 and continue on June 27 and 28. The opening reception is scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25. The banquet will be held on Saturday June 28.
Accommodations
Galt House Hotel & Suites
The Galt House is located in downtown Louisville at 140 N. Fourth Street at the intersection of Fourth Street and Main Street. Room rates in U.S. dollars, excluding local taxes, are between the $125 (single) and $180 (four person suite). The Galt House provides a fitness club, free internet access in all rooms, and business services.
- Make hotel reservations online.
- Or call: 1-800-THE-GALT (843-4258)
Travel
Louisville International Airport
Just 10 minutes from downtown, Louisville International Airport is a low-fare airport with non-stop service to 28 destinations. Although it does not serve as the hub for a major airline, all major airlines serve the airport, and its moderate size makes it easy to get in and out of – few long waits at ticket counters or security. The official designation of the airport is SDF (Standiford Field).
Typical cab fare from the airport to the hotel is $18.
Airport Shuttle: Sandollar Limousine provides an airport shuttle service for $10 per person per trip (rates increase before 7:00am and after 8:00pm). Reserve your shuttle transportation from the Louisville airport to your hotel at the Sandollar website. Sandollar Limousine has an office on the first floor of the Galt House Hotel for making additional travel arrangements during your stay.
Driving
Louisville is fairly centrally located in the United States. Located at the intersection of interstate highways 64 (running east/west) and 65 (running north/south), Louisville is:
- 100 miles from Cincinnati, Ohio
- 200 miles from Columbus, Ohio
- 300 miles from Chicago, Illinois
