Transportation
NOTE: Transportation will be provided between Minneapolis and St. John's Abbey on Saturday for all registered attendees of the Symposium. Busses will leave the University of Minnesota, Rapson Hall, at 7:30 on Saturday morning.
The Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) is served by Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Condor, Southwest Airlines, Icelandair and Sun Country Airlines.
Metro Transit is the transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains. Light- rail transit (LRT) connects downtown Minneapolis with the airport, Mall of America and 18 other stations. Fares range from $1.75 to $3.00, depending on time of day.
Transportation to/from the airport, hotels, downtown and to the University are accessible by the Blue Line and Green Lines. Otherwise transportation will be provided for the tours, to Christ Church Lutheran and to Saint Johns Abbey.
The Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) is served by Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Condor, Southwest Airlines, Icelandair and Sun Country Airlines.
Metro Transit is the transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains. Light- rail transit (LRT) connects downtown Minneapolis with the airport, Mall of America and 18 other stations. Fares range from $1.75 to $3.00, depending on time of day.
Transportation to/from the airport, hotels, downtown and to the University are accessible by the Blue Line and Green Lines. Otherwise transportation will be provided for the tours, to Christ Church Lutheran and to Saint Johns Abbey.
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Hotels
The Docomomo US National Symposium recommends the following hotels:
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The Commons Hotel
The Commons Hotel is adjacent to the main lecture site, Rapson Hall at the University of Minnesota. Address: 615 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 www.commonshotel.com Directions by car and parking: www.commonshotel.com/directions.aspx Directions by Metro Transit from MSP: Take the Blue Line to the Downtown East Station and transfer to the Green Line. The Commons Hotel is two stops away at East Bank Station. Symposium block is full as of May 4. Rates at this recently remodeled and upgraded hotel are $169/night for a Deluxe Singel/Double Guest Room, $179 Triple or $189 Quad. Room reservations are limited and rate is good through May 3, 2015. Call 800-822-6757 (MPLS) or 612-379-8888 and ask for Docomomo Group or online link here. |
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Marquette Hotel
The Marquette Hotel is located in the Philip Johnson designed IDS Center and overlooks the iconic Crystal Court. The hotel is centrally located and two blocks from the Green Line Light Rail stop, which will deliver you to the University of Minnesota - East Bank within blocks of the main symposium site, Rapson Hall. Address: 710 S. Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402 www.marquettehotel.com Directions by car and parking: http://www.marquettehotel.com/things-to-do-in-minneapolis/ Directions by Metro Transit from MSP: Take the Blue Line to the Nicollett Mall Station. Symposium block is full as of May 4. Symposium rates at the Marquette are $159/night and good through May 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM . Link: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/M/MSPVIHH-DOC-20150602/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG |
