IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
Venue: McNamara Alumni Center, 200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Hotel Room Block: Courtyard by Marriott, Minneapolis Downtown, 1500 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
FLIGHTS
The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the closest airport, located about a 15-minute car ride from the venue and the nearby hotel with a room block. Car rentals, taxis, uber, and lyft are all available from the airport.
LODGING
Hotel Room Block
Our hotel room block at the Courtyard by Marriott, Minneapolis Downtown is now full, but rooms may still be available at their regular rate. This hotel is a 25 min (1.2 mile) walk from the venue or just one stop on the METRO Green line.
Alternative Hotel Suggestions
1. Hampton Inn (Minneapolis University Area) - This is a 15 min (.6 mile) walk from the venue and includes free breakfast.
2. Hilton Garden Inn (Minneapolis University Area) - This is an 11 min (.5 mile) walk from the venue.
3. Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis - This is right across the street from the venue (very convenient) but more expensive.
PARKING
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Parking
There are three parking options available either adjacent to or across the street from the Courtyard by Marriott (our hotel room block). The overnight rate ranges from $10-25 depending on whether you choose an uncovered lot or parking garage.
McNamara Parking
Our recommended parking is in the adjacent University Avenue Parking Ramp: 1926 University Ave. SE, Mpls. 55455
Please note that during the Summit, University Avenue is scheduled to be closed between 15th Avenue and Walnut Street for construction. Parking is still accessible in the University Avenue Ramp, however, we encourage you to plan for heavy traffic and potential delays.
Other parking options include:
- Washington Avenue Ramp – 501 SE Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55455
- Oak Street Ramp – 401 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
PUBLIC TRANSIT
If staying at the hotel room block at the Courtyard by Marriot, a car is not required. The venue is one stop away from the hotel on the METRO Green line.
Watch this intro video: Metro Transit: How to Ride METRO Lines
The METRO Green line runs approximately every 15 minutes. See the current schedule at metrotransit.org/route/green
- Leaving from the hotel traveling to McNamara, you’ll be traveling Eastbound starting at the West Bank Station and ending at the East Bank Station
- Leaving McNamara traveling back to the hotel, you’ll be traveling Westbound starting at the East Bank Station and ending at the West Bank Station.
To pay, you can buy a ticket from the machine on the platform with cash, credit or debit cards. Keep your ticket to show as proof of payment.
Alternatively, you can download the free Metro Transit App on Google Play or App Store. Purchase single tickets (for 1 ride) or an All-Day Pass (for unlimited rides from the time of purchase through 2 a.m. the next day). While onboard, keep your phone out to show as proof of purchase.
