DETAILS
Fairfield and Vedic City, Iowa
Sunday, November 12, 2006; Page P07
GETTING THERE: The easiest route is to fly from Reagan National Airport to Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids and rent a car. American, United and other carriers are offering round-trip fares starting at $220, with restrictions and a change of planes. From Cedar Rapids, Fairfield is a 78-mile drive south.
WHERE TO STAY: The Raj Health Center and Spa (1734 Jasmine Ave., Vedic City, 800-248-9050, http:/
The Rukmapura Park Hotel (1702 Rukmapura Park, Vedic City, 866-472-1008, http:/
The Landmark Inn (115 N. Main St., Fairfield, 641-919-3758), a small, recently remodeled downtown hotel, is a good choice for those who prefer to be near Fairfield's galleries, restaurants and other in-town attractions. The rooms are basic, but at $44 a night double the price is right.
WHERE TO EAT: Petit Paris (108 N. Main St., 641-470-1624) offers authentic country French fare in a relaxed setting. Meals for two run about $60. Revelations (112 N. Main St., 641-472-6733) is a favorite of locals for the pizza, book-lined walls and a friendly atmosphere. A pizza lunch for two, with soft drinks, is about $20.
INFORMATION:
* For info on gallery tours and other downtown activities: Fairfield Convention and Tourism Bureau, 641-472-2111, http:/
* To arrange a visit to a group meditation: Maharishi University of Management, 641-472-7000.
* To arrange tours of Vedic City: Maharishi Vedic City Office of Tourism , 641-470-7070. Rates vary. The Raj Health Center offers free maps for a self-guided tour.
-- Gary Lee
