Directions and Lodging Info
Lodging near by:
Metrodome Holiday Inn
1500 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
A special rate is available to all visitors of the University and is very convenient.
This link will take you to the Metrodome Holiday Inn website and pre-load the U of M rate code so guests can simply pick their dates of stay and room type, fill out the remaining information and secure their reservation.
Additionally, if guests prefer to call in their reservations they can do so at any of these numbers: 877-531-2703 (city-specialized reservation desk), 888-HOLIDAY (national reservations), or locally at the hotel 612-333-4646. Just ask the reservation agent for the University of Minnesota rate.
Directions to Robotics Alley event:
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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The Carlson School is located on the University of Minnesota's West Bank Campus. A skyway connects the building to the 19th Avenue Parking Ramp.
From Minneapolis
Go east on Washington Avenue, which crosses over 35W and becomes Cedar Avenue at the bend in the road. Turn left on Third Street South. The Nineteenth Avenue parking ramp entrance is on your right.
From the North
Take 35W south to University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE (Exit 18). Turn left onto University then right onto 10th Avenue SE. 10th Avenue turns into 19th Avenue S as you cross the river. Continue to Riverside. Turn left on Riverside. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.
From the South
Take 35W North to the Third Street /U of M West Bank exit. Follow signs for the U of M West Bank. Turn right onto Washington Avenue, which becomes Cedar Avenue at the bend in the road. Turn left on Third Street South. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.
From the East
Take 94 West to the Cedar Avenue exit. Turn right on Cedar Avenue and follow it to Third Street South. Turn right on Third Street South. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.
Note: Do not use the Riverside exit, as there is a construction detour between the exit and the Carlson School
From the West
Take 94 to the 35W North LEFT exit. On 35W, stay in the right lane and take the Third Street/U of M exit (#17C). Follow signs for the U of M West Bank. Turn right on Washington Avenue, which becomes Cedar Avenue at the bend in the road. Turn left on Third Street South. The 19th Avenue Parking Ramp entrance is on your right.
