Youmacon 2009

October 29–November 1, 2009 Hyatt Regency Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan

Location

Hotel

Youmacon 2009 will be held October 29-November 1, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Dearborn is located in the west suburbs of Detroit and is quickly accessible from M-39, the Southfield Freeway. Parking at the Hyatt is free and plentiful.

Hyatt Regency Dearborn
600 Town Center Dr.
Dearborn, MI 48126-2793
313-593-1234

The Hyatt's rooms are now sold out, and will remain that way unless cancellations occur.

Additional Hotels

If you're still in need of a hotel room, additional rooms are available to Youmacon attendees for $105 per night at the Ritz-Carlton Dearborn located ¾ miles away from the convention. Remember to mention Youmacon when reserving your room or use group code YOUYOUA to take advantage of our reduced rate.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn
300 Town Center Dr.
Dearborn, MI 48126-2712
313-441-2000

Rooms are also available to Youmacon attendees for $100 per night at the Doubletree Hotel Detroit/Dearborn located 2 miles away from the convention. Remember to mention Youmacon when reserving your room or use this special reservation page to take advantage of the low rate.

Doubletree Hotel Detroit/Dearborn
5801 Southfield Fwy.
Detroit, MI 48228-3885
313-336-3340

Travel

By Car

Detour Alert!: Access from Michigan Avenue to Evergreen Road is closed through Youmacon, so if your route takes you down Michigan Avenue, you'll need to take the following detour.

If you're traveling from the south on Southfield Freeway (M-39), which includes those traveling from the west on I-94, exit at Michigan Avenue as directed, but stay on Southfield Road northbound instead of taking the westbound ramp to Michigan Avenue. When you approach the traffic light at Hubbard Drive, make a U-turn left over the expressway to travel south on Southfield Road. Pass by Fairlane Town Center and turn right onto Burlwood Drive, where the blue Hyatt sign is. The Hyatt is the tall curved building that reflects the sky.

If you're traveling from the west or east on Michigan Avenue, which includes those traveling from the east on I-94, exit at Michigan Avenue as directed, then take the exit towards Southfield Freeway (M-39) north, but stay on Southfield Road northbound instead of merging onto the expressway. When you approach the traffic light at Hubbard Drive, make a U-turn left over the expressway to travel south on Southfield Road. Pass by Fairlane Town Center and turn right onto Burlwood Drive, where the blue Hyatt sign is. The Hyatt is the tall curved building that reflects the sky.

Access from Evergreen Road to Michigan Avenue is still open, so all routes exiting the convention don't require a detour.

By Bus

The following bus routes serve Fairlane Town Center:

SMART
- 140: Southshore
- 145: Carlysle
- 200: Michigan Avenue
- 245: Cherry Hill
- 250: Ford Road
- 265: Warren Road
DDOT
- 22: Greenfield
- 37: Michigan
- 46: Southfield
- 60: Evergreen

For those traveling from Chicago on Megabus, the Rosa Parks Transit Center is located 10 miles from the convention. Transfer to SMART bus route 200 or DDOT bus route 37 towards Fairlane to reach the Hyatt.

For those traveling from the west, the Wayne Greyhound station is located ten miles from the convention. Walk south on Wayne Road to Michigan Avenue East and take SMART bus route 200 towards Fairlane to reach the Hyatt.

From all other directions, the Detroit Greyhound station is located 12 miles from the convention. Walk east on Howard Street over the expressway, then turn left to walk north on Third Street to Michigan Avenue and take SMART bus route 200 or DDOT bus route 37 towards Fairlane to reach the Hyatt.

By Train

The Dearborn Amtrak station is located two miles from the convention. Walk north to Michigan Avenue and take SMART bus route 200 or DDOT bus route 37 towards Fairlane to reach the Hyatt.

By Air

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located 13 miles from the convention. It's approximately $31 by taxi, or you can take SMART bus route 280 to Michigan Avenue and transfer to route 200 towards Fairlane to reach the Hyatt.

Dining and Shopping

There are many restaurants and stores within walking distance, including a food court, and an even broader selection within a three-mile radius. Here's an interactive map that illustrates what's in the area.