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Locations
Venues and hotel acommodations for specific conferences and seminars are listed on the page for that event.  Most conferences and seminars are held on or near the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus.

Getting to and from the airport...
Shuttle vans run regularly from the airport to the University area for approximately $25 to $30 per round trip.  A cab is approximately $25 each way.

For more information on the Super Shuttle at the Minneapolis / St. Paul airport see:
http://www.supershuttle.com/htm/cities/msp.htm

Parking
Parking is available at several locations close to the CARLA conference sites.  For on-campus events on the East Bank we recommend the Huron Blvd lot,  which charges a nominal daily rate. See the University of Minnesota parking website for information on fees and location. More information about transportation and parking options are available on the main University Parking and Transportation website.


 
 

Maps

Minneapolis Campus Map (PDF)
Highlights the locations of CARLA’s summer institutes, conferences, and programs.

Campus Maps
Find any building on campus - includes a detailed map and a photo of the building itself.

Directions

Yahoo! Maps
Driving directions - members can enter and save locations.

Maps.com
Sort by fastest or shortest route or avoid major highways.

Weather

Star Tribune:  Weather
Local weather forcasts for the Twin Cities area.

The Weather Channel
Get forecasts for any city and other travel information.

Entertainment

On-Campus Activities
A list of things to see and do at the University of Minnesota - will be updated in Feb/Mar.

Off-Campus Activities
Music, arts, theaters, shopping, tours - will be updated in Feb/Mar.

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Arts, attractions, bars, hotels, movies, music, restaurants, shopping, sports & recreation...

CityPages
Local news, events, movies, music, art, restaurants, sports... Features: The Best of the Twin Cities, The Menu Guide,

Mpls Chamber of Commerce
Visitor information, lodging, dining, shopping, golf, meeting facilities, transportation, maps...

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