The conference will take place in Coffman Memorial Union. 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
When arriving to Minnesota through either terminal at the MSP airport, you can reach campus by taking the Metro Transit Light Rail (reg. fare $2.50). From Lindbergh or Humphrey, take the blue line north to the US Bank Stadium station. From there, change trains to the green line and head east towards East Bank Station. You will be able to walk to Coffman in just a few minutes by heading westward on Washington Ave. More information on the light rail and local transportation can be found below.
When arriving to Minnesota through either terminal at the MSP airport, you can reach campus by taking the Metro Transit Light Rail (reg. fare $2.50). From Lindbergh or Humphrey, take the blue line north to the US Bank Stadium station. From there, change trains to the green line and head east towards East Bank Station. You will be able to walk to Coffman in just a few minutes by heading westward on Washington Ave. More information on the light rail and local transportation can be found below.
Recommended restaurants / bars
Less than 10 minutes walking Wally's Al's Breakfast Haiku Japanese Bistro Stub & Herbs Bar El luchador Bordertown Korea restaurant More than 10 minutes walking Arcadia Cafe Zen Box izakaya Restaurant Alma Aster Cafe $$ Quang Peninsula (Malaysia Cuisine) Town Hall Brewery Republic Attractions Walker Art Center + Minneapolis Guthrie Theater Chain of Lakes Minneapolis Institute of Art Stone Arch Bridge Minnehaha Park Mill City Museum Weisman Art Museum Basilica of St. Mary Mall of America Don't forget to check out events at the UofM. For more information about what to do in the Twin Cities visit this website. To move around the city, check the public transportation system. Regular fares during non-rush hours are $2.00, and $2.50 during rush hours. |
Recommended hotels
The Graduate 615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Located on campus and just 10 minutes walking. Around $170-200 per night. You can ask for the university rate. University Inn 925 4th Street South East, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Located on campus and about 20-25 minutes walking, or bus (free university bus #123, or city bus #2). Days Hotel 2407 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Around $80-90 per night. Close to campus, either by foot (15-20 minutes walking) or bus (free university buses #121, #122 or #123, or city bus #6). Double tree 511 Huron Blvd SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Around $180-220 per night. Close to campus, either by foot (15-20 minutes walking) or bus (free university buses #121, #122 or #123, or city buses #2 or #6). Aloft Minneapolis 900 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Around $90-150 per night. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi river, but still close to campus, either by foot (25-30 minutes walking) or city buses #3 or #2. Crisp & Green 411 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Health food restaurant in Dinkytown. Offers convenient, healthy and delicious made-from-scratch food featuring salads, grain bowls, and smoothies. Prices range from $10-$15. |