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Tours and Appointments should be arranged in advance by contacting us. Prospective students and school personnel are encouraged to visit CCS.


Appointments for visits to CCS can be scheduled
by contacting admissions@cartoonstudies.org,
or calling (802) 295-3319.
Tours may be scheduled between 9am and 5pm daily.

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The Center for Cartoon Studies does not discriminate in its admissions policies for reasons of ethnicity, religion, sexuality, or handicap.


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Directions to White River Junction, Vermont & CCS

Located at the crossroads of Vermont, near the intersection of Interstates 89 and 91, follow the signs to White River Junction.

I-91 Northbound : Take I-91 north to Exit 11. Go straight off the ramp which spills you onto 5 North towards downtown White River Junction. Go through the first light (you'll see the bus station and several gas stations on your right) and thru another set of lights (keep heading straight) down the hill to a three way stop sign. Straight at the stop sign (you are on North Main Street). At the Polka Dot diner veer right and continue for one and a half blocks (you are now on South Main Street). CCS, occupying The Colodny Building, 94 South Main Street. will be on your left side past the big red brick corner building (formerly a bank) and before C&S Pizza. Across the street is a barber shop. NOTE: CCS is only about a mile from the highway exit and is in the historic village of White River Junction.

I-89 Southbound: Take I-89 south, then I-91 north. Get off immediately at Exit 11. Go straight off the ramp which spills you onto 5 North towards downtown White River Junction. Go through the first light (you'll see the bus station and several gas stations on your right) and thru another set of lights (keep heading straight) down the hill to a three way stop sign. Go straight at the stop sign (you are on North Main Street). At the Polka Dot diner veer right and continue for one and a half blocks (you are now on South Main Street). CCS, occupying The Colodny Building, 94 South Main Street. will be on your left side past the big red brick corner building (formerly a bank) and before C&S Pizza. Across the street is a barber shop. NOTE: CCS is only about a mile from the highway exit and is in the historic village of White River Junction.

From Boston: Take I-93 north, I-89 north, then I-91 north. Get off immediately at Exit 11. Go straight off the ramp which spills you onto 5 North towards downtown White River Junction. Go through the first light (you'll see the bus station and several gas stations on your right) and thru another set of lights (keep heading straight) down the hill to a three way stop sign. Straight at the stop sign (you are on North Main Street). At the Polka Dot diner veer right and continue for one and a half blocks (you are now on South Main Street). CCS, occupying The Colodny Building, 94 South Main Street. will be on your left side past the big red brick corner building (formerly a bank) and before C&S Pizza. Across the street is a barber shop. NOTE: CCS is only about a mile from the highway exit and is in the historic village of White River Junction.

Hotels

The Hotel Coolidge
39 South Main Street, White River Junction, Vermont | (800) 622-1124
Located in the historic village of White River Junction, Vermont. A Real North Country Hotel. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites

121 Ballardvalle Road, White River Junction, Vermont | (802) 299-2700
Conveniently located at the junction of Interstate 91 and Interstate 89.

Comfort Inn
56 Ralph Lehman Drive, White River Junction, Vemront | (800) 628-7727
Conveniently located at the junction of Interstate 91 and Interstate 89.

Comfort Suites
102 Ballardvale Drive, White River Junction, Vermont | (802) 291-9911
Preferred rate: $89/night

Transportation

BUS SERVICE

Vermont Transit/Greyhound
The White River Junction Greyhound Station is located at 6 Sykes Avenue, approx 1 mile from CCS.
www.greyhound.com
TEL: 1-800-231-2222

www.vermonttransit.com
TEL: 1-800-552-8737

Dartmouth Coach
Dartmouth Coach travels between Hanover, NH and Boston. Stations are located in Hanover and Lebanon, approx 6 miles from CCS.
www.dartmouthcoach.com
TEL: 1-800-637-0123

Local Bus Services

Advance Transit ? Free All Day, All Times
Advance Transit is a free bus system that offers transportation to several locations in the Upper Valley. Buses run on weekdays from approx 7am - 6pm.
www.advancetransit.com
TEL: (802) 295-1824

AMTRAK
Train Service by Amtrak
Amtrak's Vermonter line travels between Washington DC and St. Albans, VT.
Northbound and Southbound trains make one stop daily in WRJ. The WRJ Amtrak station is located at 102 Railroad Row, one block from CCS. Purchase in advance or make a reservation online or by phone.
www.amtrak.com
TEL: 1-800-872-7245

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Lebanon Municipal Airport [Airport code: LEB]
West Lebanon, NH. Approx 4 miles from WRJ
To WRJ: Right on NH-12A, left on Main St, left on Bridge St, left on Main St.
www.flyleb.com

Burlington International Airport [Airport code: BTV]
Burlington, VT. Approx 1.2 hours from WRJ
To WRJ: Take I-89 S to I-91 N. Take Exit 11 to US-5 White River Junction.
Vermont Transit leaves from the Burlington Greyhound Station five times daily.
www.burlingtonintlairport.com

Manchester Airport [Airport code: MHT]
Manchester, NH. Approx 1.2 hours from WRJ
To WRJ: Take I-293 S, to I-93 N, to I-89 N, to I-91 N. Take Exit 11 to US-5 White River Junction.
Vermont Transit leaves from the Manchester Airport four times daily.
www.flymanchester.com

Logan International Airport [Airport code: BOS]
Boston MA. Approx 2.5 hours from WRJ
To WRJ: Take I-93 N, to I-89 N, to I-91 N. Take Exit 11 to US-5 White River Junction.
Vermont Transit leaves from the Logan Airport twice daily, and from Boston's South Station six times daily. The Dartmouth Coach leaves from the Logan Airport six times daily.
www.massport.com/logan

Regional Links

Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
211 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-7900
(800) 295-5451 Toll-Free

White River Junction
Information and links on the historic White River Junction village.

Connecticut River Byway-White River Junction, Vermont

Come celebrate the traditions and riches of the Connecticut River Valley...its vivid history, its deeply-rooted farming heritage, its cultural vigor, the call of the railroads, and an array of recreational adventures, all in a natural setting of unparalleled beauty. Our Byway is a scenic corridor of highways, byways, and waterways along the Connecticut River in Vermont and New Hampshire.

Vermont Department of Tourism

The state official tourism site.

Vermont Chamber of Commerce

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