Travel Information
Institute Locations
The CARLA summer institutes are held on or near the East Bank of
the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus. The specific location
of each institute can be found on the schedule
page and will also be indicated in your confirmation letter.
Map of U of MN East Bank campus.
(PDF)
Parking
For those who will be commuting, parking will be limited this summer
due to construction of a new stadium on campus. The cheapest parking
will available in the University Lot #37 for approximately $4/day.
You can also park in the 4th Street ramp or the University Ave ramp
located near the summer institutes for $12/per day. For information
on alternative transportation please see http://www1.umn.edu/pts/.
Map with directions
to parking on the East Bank. (PDF)
Campus Maps
Find any building on campus - includes a detailed map and a photo
of the building itself.
Getting
to and from the airport
Super Shuttle vans run regularly from the airport to the University
area for $15 each way in a shared van. A cab is approximately $25
each way.
For more information on
the Super Shuttle at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport or to book
a ride see: http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx
Things to Do
For those who will be visiting us from out of town, here are a few suggestions of things to do both on campus and around the Twin Cities.
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