Travel and Local Information

Flying to GMU: 

We recommend using DCA or IAD airports, rather than BWI. From either DCA or IAD, you can take the metro to the Vienna/Fairfax GMU station, which is a short drive from the hotel and campus. Or you can take a cab or rideshare directly from the airport.

Getting to campus from the hotel:

We recommend either carpooling or taking a cab or rideshare (save the receipts and ask for reimbursement). If you would like to find a carpool or have room in your car, please contact us and we'll connect you.

Parking on campus:

We have reserved a section of Lot A on campus. Park there and walk to Exploratory Hall from there.

Campus map: https://info.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/23-003-Fairfax-Campus-Map-2023_ATI.pdf

(Exploratory Hall is Building 18.)

Options for Saturday lunch on campus:

There are food courts in both the Johnson Center and Merten Hall. 

Restaurants that should be open for Saturday lunch in the Johnson Center: 

Halal Guys

Express

Chipotle

Panera Bread

Restaurants that should be open for Saturday lunch in Merten Hall:

Manhattan Pizza

Panda Express

For the most up-to-date information on what's open on campus at any given time, use this site: https://masondining.sodexomyway.com/dining-near-me/open-now

Caution: This website lists restaurants on both the Fairfax campus and Arlington campus. Look for restaurants in the Johnson Center or Merten Hall to make sure they're actually nearby.

Some ideas for restaurants near campus:

Braddock road shopping center (lots of parking, 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk from Exploratory Hall):

Gathering Grounds: coffee shop, $, 10637 Braddock Road

Taco Bamba: $, 10629 Braddock Road location

Oh George!: bar with food, $$, 10659C Braddock Road

Downtown Fairfax City (free parking in several city lots, 8-minute drive or 30-minute walk from Exploratory Hall):

De Clieu Coffee & Sandwiches: $, 10389 Main Street

Sisters Thai: $$, 4004 University Drive location

Courtside Thai: $$, 3981 Chain Bridge Road

Eerkins Uyghur Cuisine: $$, 4008 University Drive location

East Wind Vietnamese: $$, 10414 Main Street

Bolllywood Bistro: $$, 3955 Chain Bridge Road location

Chubby Squirrel: brewery with snack options, $$, 10382 Willard Way

Chain Bridge Road (limited parking, 6-minute drive or 25 minute walk from Exploratory Hall):

Pho Banh Mi & Grill: $$, 4290 Chain Bridge Road