Travel and Accommodations
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By Air
Big 10 Sportsmanship and Spirit Conference Attendees who plan to fly to the conference should make arrangements to fly in to the Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport (MSP). We recommend the following options for travel from the airport to your accommodations:
$15.00/person for a one way trip; $24.00/person round trip.
Town Car Service is $45.00 each way for up to four people.
Please note: this is a reduced rate for Big Ten Sportsmanship Conference Delegates. To reserve your shuttle today, please download the supershuttle.pdf document below.
Taxi Service
After you gather your luggage from baggage claim, follow signs for Taxi's and Ground Transportation. Check back soon for a map that will help you and your taxi driver get to campus. Approximate Fare: $34.00 - $44.00 each way.
Public Transportation: Light Rail (LRT) and Bus Service
Follow these directions to the Light Rail Service connected to MSP Airport.
Board LRT at MSP Airport and exit at the Downtown/East Metrodome Station.
From the Downtown/East Metrodome Station, board either the 16 or 50 bus routes which will bring you to campus. For delegates staying in Comstock and Yudof Halls, exit the bus at the Coffman Memorial Union Stop. For delegates staying at the Radisson Hotel, exit at Washington Avenue and Union/Harvard Street. Approximate Fare: $1.75 - $3.00/person.
By Car
If you plan to drive to the conference, please use the accommodations addresses below to map your directions.
On campus parking will be available in the East River Road Garage for $12.00/day. The East River Road Garage is adjacent to Comstock and Yudof Halls and is located behind Coffman Memorial Union.
Delegates staying at the Radisson can park in a surface lot adjacent to the hotel for $12.50/day.
Accommodations
Delegates of the Big Ten Sportsmanship and Spirit Conference will be staying in the heart of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus. Staff delegates can choose to stay in the Radisson University Hotel or in the Yudof Hall Apartments.
Yudof Hall Apartments
220 Delaware St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Ph: 612.625.8786
Website
Mark G. Yudof Hall is located on the East Bank of the Minneapolis campus. Its central location allows access to Coffman Memorial Union, the Weisman Art Museum and the central campus area. The pedestrian bridge to the West Bank campus is close to the hall as well.
All apartment-style rooms come with standard furnishings, bed, dresser, desk and desk chair, and Ethernet.
Staff members can reserve a room in Yudof Hall for $47.90/night.
To reserve your room, please indicate that you wish to stay in Yudof Hall on your conference registration form and we will handle the arrangements for you.
The Radisson University Hotel
615 Washington Avenue S.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Ph: (612) 379-8888
Website
Guests at the Radisson Minneapolis hotel can enjoy the convenience of a complete, full-service hotel and an ideal location on the University of Minnesota campus. There is an on-site Fitness Center, as well as complimentary access to the sports and recreational facilities of the adjacent University of Minnesota. The Radisson University Hotel includes other convenient services such as a gift shop, hair salon, complimentary Business Center and complimentary transportation within a five mile radius of the hotel. Applebee's Restaurant, Starbuck's Coffee and the University Lounge are also located on the lobby level of the hotel.
Big Ten Sportsmanship and Spirit Delegates can reserve a room at the Radisson-University for $110.00/night. Please reference the conference name when reserving your room to receive the special rate.