line

TRAVEL and ACCOMMODATIONS

Conference Hotel

Radisson Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis
35 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
USA

Reservations:

A block of guest rooms has been reserved for conference participants at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at a discounted rate. The rate for a standard double/king room is $149 USD plus 13.15% tax.  The deadline to make reservations at the discounted rate is May 9, 2010.  You are encouraged to make your reservations early as there are a limited number of rooms available.

To make reservations

  • Call the Radisson Reservations Center at 1-800-333-3333 (available 24 hours) or
  • Call the hotel directly at 612-339-4900 (Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00).
  • To request the discounted conference rate please mention that you are with the “International Society of Behavior Nutrition and Physical Activity” group.
Website: http://www.radisson.com/hotels/mpls_dt
Email: Rhi_plz7@radisson.com
University of Minnesota

Flying to Minneapolis

Fly into the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, airport code MSP, located in Bloomington, MN, 10 miles from downtown Minneapolis.

Getting to the Conference

Ground Transportation From Airport

Taxi: Fare is $30 to $35

Light Rail Train:

  • Fare is $1.75 to $2.25 and the ride is approximately 20 minutes.
  • From arrivals, proceed to the lower level, Ground Transportation area.  Follow signs to “Light Rail”
  • Take the train toward downtown (north), and exit at the “Nicollet Mall” station. 
  • Go to left (north) on Nicollet Mall, walk 2 blocks to South 7th Street and turn right.
  • The Radisson will be a half block on your left
Lake Calhoun

Driving Directions

Alternative Hotels

Visas

Conference attendees are responsible for obtaining their own travel Visas to the US and following the procedures outlined by their US embassy or consulate, and their time lines for application and interviews.  Visitors are required to obtain a B1 visa or a Visa Waiver.  More information available at U.S. Department of State