Travel & Tourist Information
Arriving from the Airport
Institute Locations
Minneapolis Weather
Things To Do in the Area----------------------------------------------------
Arriving on Campus from the Airport
Airport Super Shuttle - $16 each way (as of 1/1/2010)
Taxi - $30-40 from the airport to the U of MN campus area
Train and Bus - about 40 minutes, $1.75 one way
Metro Transit Trip Planner
Institute Locations
The CARLA summer institutes will be held on 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.
A map will be sent with your confirmation and is also available online.
See also: Directions and maps and Parking
Minneapolis Weather
National Weather Service Current Conditions and Forecast
Average temperatures for Minneapolis - June and July are typically quite pleasant! However, a Minnesota word to the wise: dress in layers! It can be hot outside and the classrooms are air conditioned and we can't always change the inside temp.
Things To Do in the Area
For those of you joining us from out of town, here is a list of a few places of interest and activities you may want to check out in the evenings or on the weekend while you are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.