Q. How do I get to America's Center?
A. Directions to Arch Garage Parking:
From the East: Traveling west on I-64 or I-55/70, cross the Mississippi River and take the Memorial Drive Exit (right lane). Garage parking is accessible by traveling past the Arch (right lane) and taking the first right (Washington Street).

From the North (or Lambert-International Airport): Traveling east on I-70, take the Memorial Drive-Downtown-Arch exit. Travel through one stoplight then turn left on Chestnut. Cross over the highway then turn left on Memorial Drive. Stay in the right lane and turn right on Washington Avenue.

From the South: Traveling north on I-55 and I-44 (I-44 East merges with I-55 North) take the Memorial Drive Exit (Downtown) which is the 2nd right-hand lane (the far right lane goes to Illinois). Garage parking is accessible by traveling past the Arch (right lane) and taking the first right (Washington Street).

From the West: Traveling east on I-40 take the Broadway Exit (last Missouri exit). At the stop sign turn left. At the 2nd stop light (4th Street) make a left turn onto 4th and travel north to Walnut. Turn right on Walnut and travel east to Memorial Drive. Turn left on Memorial Drive. The Arch garage is past the Arch (traveling north). Turn right on Washington Avenue.

Q. Where is the best place to park at the show?
A. 3,500 parking spaces are available at Laclede's Landing and the Arch garage. Show visitors can park in these lots for $3-$4 and catch a FREE shuttle to and from America's Center. The shuttle, sponsored by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will run in five to ten-minute intervals throughout the show. Park and walk lots are also available surrounding America's Center, but may not always be available. The Metro Link offers another convenient option for transportation to the show with its station a short distance from America's Center.

Q. Is there handicapped parking available?
A. There is not handicapped parking immediately around the building, but the building is handicapped accessible.

Q. Are the shuttles handicapped accessible?
A. The shuttles are not handicapped accessible. It is suggested that handicapped individuals be dropped off at the Washington Street entrance to America's Center. If further help is needed for visiting the show feel free to contact Gary Zide at (314) 994-7700 x114 at least one week prior to the opening of the show.

Q. Where do I get shuttle parking validated?
A. Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the shuttle bus drop off entrance of the show.

Q. Are wheel chairs or strollers available at the show?
A. Wheel chairs and strollers are not provided by the America's Center, so it is recommended that if either is needed you bring them yourself. The best entrance to use for ease of accessibility is the Washington Street entrance. The 9th street entrance also has a ramp.

Q. Are there phones that I can use during the show?
A. Yes. There is a complimentary phone in the exhibitor lounge for local calls.

Q. How do I order services such as electricity or water?
A. The order forms are included in the exhibitor manual that is emailed to you 60 days prior to the show or are available to view online. These forms need to be sent to the address/fax number on the top of each individual form. They do not go to the HBA. It is to your benefit to order services early to receive them at a reduced rate.

Q. Do tables, chairs and carpet come with my exhibit space?
A. No. The exhibit space does not include these items but does include standard pipe and drape. Floor covering, however, is required and must be supplied by the exhibitor. These items may be rented through the show decorator (forms are in the exhibitor manual that is mailed to you 60 days prior to the show), or you may bring them yourself.

Q. How do I purchase additional exhibitor passes or VIP tickets?
A. Contact Joyce Hargrove at the HBA at (314) 994-7700 x126.

Q. Where do I stay?
A. There are two hotels located directly next to America's Center: the St. Louis Renaissance Suites Hotel (888) 225-6459 or the Holiday Inn Select (800) 289-8338. Reduced rates are available for Home Show exhibitors. More information is available in the exhibitor manual.

Q. Where can I park an RV?
A. If you have an RV and need a place to stay, St. Louis RV Park has full-service, showers, dumping station, and 24-hour security. The park is located at 900 N. Jefferson. For more information call (314) 241-3330.

Q. Where do I get my exhibitor passes?
A. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS - EXHIBITOR PASSES WILL NO LONGER BE MAILED TO YOU. The HBA has been sending exhibitor passes to exhibitors by certified mail. Beginning with the Home & Garden Show in February, 2010, all exhibitor passes must be picked up at the Home Show Office at America’s Center or at the HBA office prior to move-in. YOUR OPTIONS: • If you would like to distribute exhibitor passes to your employees prior to the show, you may pick up your passes at the HBA, 10104 Old Olive St. Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141 February 1-18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • You may pick up your exhibitor passes at the Home Show Office, Room 116 in America’s Center during move-in February 19-24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or during show days February 25-28. • You may leave your exhibitor passes in Will Call at the Home Show Office, Room 116 in America’s Center and have your employees pick them up individually. A representative from your company will be required to sign for your exhibitor passes when they are picked up, as proof that you have received them. Employees picking up individual passes at Will Call will be required to show I.D. Additional passes will still be available for purchase. Call Joyce Hargrove at (314) 994-7700 x126.