From the University of Minnesota Visitor’s page you can:
- find parking, campus maps, and a virtual tour
- learn about campus transportation
- find things to do locally
- access Twin Cities area information
Lodging
For those of you traveling long distances, please find below a list of suggested accommodations near the U of M campus.
Holiday Inn Minneapolis - Metrodome
1500 Washington Ave S Minneapolis MN 612.333.4646Ask for "University Rate for University Business". 5 minute walk to the Learning Abroad Center offices.
Radisson University Hotel
615 Washington Ave. SE (I-35 W) Minneapolis, MN 612.379.8888Free 5 minute campus bus ride from the Learning Abroad Center offices
The Depot Marriott Residence Inn
225 Third Ave S Minneapolis, MN 612.375.1700
20 minute walk to the Learning Abroad Center offices.
The Historic Faculty House
316 10th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 612.378.6060
A 12 room guest house with several common spaces in historic mansion. Walk to the Learning Abroad Center offices (20-minutes) or short walk to free 10 minute bus ride. Continental breakfast, guest kitchen, parking, private or shared bath option, on-site laundry. Price varies by length of stay. Private baths are available.
Meals
There are many great restaurants in town. A useful tool is the city search guide.
Here are some areas in Minneapolis where you can find many good restaurants and their proximity to campus:
- West Bank - This area runs right into campus and the Learning Abroad Center offices. There are many great ethnic and reasonably-priced restaurants.
- Dinkytown - Close to the East Bank of campus Dinkytown offers a smaller selection of interesting restaurants.
- Nicollet Ave or “Eat Street” - Off campus, this avenue has some of the best Vietnamese pho and Asian markets in the metro area. You can also find some Mexican restaurants and a range of prices.
- Downtown - Ten minutes in a taxi from the West Bank you can find high end restaurants to Irish pubs. Look around Hennepin, First Avenue, and Nicollet (which is a pedestrian mall downtown) for many great options.
- Uptown - About 20 minutes in a taxi, this trendy area of town has great shopping, cinemas, and places to eat.
Last modified on February 9, 2009 |