Travel and Lodging Information
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Stout, serving 7,000 students, is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, 60 miles east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Beautiful lakes, streams, and woods surround Menomonie, a city of 15,000 providing a wealth of year-round outdoor activities.
The majority of the conference sessions will be held in the Memorial Student Center on campus. To view a campus map go to: http://www.uwstout.edu/guide/map.pdf. While on campus, participants will be able to enjoy campus recreational opportunities including tennis, bowling, racquetball, billiards, indoor and outdoor track. Also, rental of recreational (bicycles, golf, fishing, basketball, etc.) equipment, and purchase of university special events tickets will be available.
Within walking distance of campus is the Red Cedar Trail, a beautiful walking/bike path; Wilson Park where the historical Ludington Guard Band performs community concerts on Tuesday evenings; and the Mabel Tainter Memorial, a historic 110-year old Victorian era theater.
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Saturday Arrivals
To accommodate reduced fares, on-campus lodging is available on Saturday, May 31, 2008. The cost is $15.00 double/$20.00 single. If interested, check the box for Saturday lodging on the registration form and include the cost in your payment.
On-campus Lodging
On-campus lodging (double occupancy) and meals are included in the standard fee of $425.00. Roommates will be assigned if no preference is indicated. Each room has 2 twin beds, with bedding provided. There are shared bathroom facilities and semiprivate showers on each floor. The dorms are not air conditioned. Single room occupancy is available for an additional $40.00.
Off-campus Lodging
If you choose to use lodging off-campus, there are several motels/hotels within easy driving distance of the campus. Individuals need to make their own arrangements and provide their own transportation to campus.
AmericInn (715) 235-4800
Holiday Manor Inn (715) 235-9651
Country Inn and Suites (715) 235-5664
Motel 6 (715) 235-6901
Super 8 (715) 232-8889
Cedar Trail Guesthouse (715)664-8828
Country Comfort (715) 233-0113
Hansen Heritage House (715) 235-0119
Oaklawn Bed & Breakfast (715) 235-6155
Transportation
The nearest airports are the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (1 hour 15 min) and the Eau Claire Airport (45 min).
There are two van shuttle services:
Airport Passenger Service
715-835-0399 or (800) 869-5796
www.airportpassenger.com
Chippewa Valley Airport Service
715-830-9400 or (877) 811-4211
www.chippewavalleyairportservice.com/index.html
Major car rental companies are available at both airports.
While attending the Institute all activities are within walking distance.