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Getting to the Conference
Traveling to Minnesota?
Learn how to arrive to Minneapolis by plane or car.
If arriving at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus by car, be aware that:
4th Street Ramp and Church Street Garage ($15 max) are the parking options closest to Jones and Pillsbury Halls.
East River Road and Weisman Art Museum Garages ($15 max) are the closest to Coffman Union.
Lot 47, Maroon Lot, and Victory Lot are a bit farther but offer a $6 daily maximum.
Navigating Minneapolis by public transit
This part of campus is served by the Green Line light rail and many bus routes.
By light rail: take Green Line to East Bank Station
You can consult a map of East Bank to get acquainted with the area and read more about our parking facilities.
Accommodations
Accommodations
We do not have official hotels for ACAL56. Listed below are some hotels that are conveniently located to ACAL activities, which will take place on the East Bank Campus of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area
Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown
Hampton Inn and Suites Minneapolis University Area
Downtown hotels that are convenient to the Green Line light rail will also be convenient to conference activities.
Activities & Eateries
Activities & Eateries
Whether you will be with us for a short or extended stay, explore what activities Minnesota has to offer!
Minneapolis has many opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and other outdoors adventures — this is, after all, the land of 10,000 lakes!
The Twin Cities are also a hub for arts & culture, including the Minneapolis Institute of Art; the Orpheum, Guthrie, and Ordway live theaters; and music of all genres, from the St Paul Chamber Orchestra to big names like Katy Perry and Post Malone (see a citywide concert schedule for May).
Delve into the multicultural city that is Minneapolis and visit cultural centers, art exhibits, and restaurants celebrating our Hmong, Somali, Dakota, and Ojibwe populations.
African Restaurants in the Twin Cities
African Restaurants in the Twin Cities
In addition to the eateries mentioned in the infographic above, the Twin Cities is home to a number of restaurants serving African and African-inspired cuisine. Below is a list of a few restaurants you might like to try, if you're interested in sampling cultural cuisines while you're here:
African Cultural Sites in the Twin Cities
African Cultural Sites in the Twin Cities
There are many African and African-American cultural sites in Minnesota and the Twin Cities area connected to African diaspora in one way or another. Below is a non-comprehensive list of these attractions:
The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG)
Little Africa (a neighborhood in St. Paul)
Karmel Square Mall (a mosque and shopping and cultural center; picture to the right is of the exterior)
Penumbra Theater (MN's only Black-focused and Black-run professional theater)
Tawfiq Islamic Center (mosque and cultural center)
Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center (mosque and cultural center)
Eritrean Community Center
Further Information: Case Studies & Articles
Further Information: Case Studies & Articles
For additional information about African diaspora in the Twin Cities and the many cultures that have come to call Minnesota home, read on below:
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