Where to Park
See link for parking locations
http://www.map.wisc.edu/?state=1523&z=55.89&x=-0.249774&y=-0.181112&title=Madison%20Area%20Parking
Lot 1 (Memorial Union East)
2 hour metered (Free on Sunday)
Lot 6 (Helen C. White)
2 hour metered parking (Free on Sunday)
Lot 34 and 36
Free on Saturday and Sunday, and weekdays from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
Lake Street Parking Ramp
415 N. Lake St. (.4 miles)
Affordable daily and overnight parking.
Traffic and Construction
The roads around the city of Madison, including the sailing site, will be under a lot of construction throughout Nationals. Below are some directions to places you may be trying to get to.
Getting to the Memorial Union
Starting on Gorham/ Johnson , turn onto Lake Street followed by a left onto Langdon. You will pass the Union on the right before turning right onto Park Street. Dropoffs should happen in the circle on Park Street by the lakefront.
Leaving the Memorial Union
Leaving the Union should be done by taking Park Street south to University Ave. You have to take a right on University Ave which can be taken out West. If you need to go East, take an immediate left on Brooks Street and another left on Johnson which will take you East.
Getting from the Union to Kronshage dorms
Take Park Street south to University Ave. Turn Right on University and take it all the way to Babcock. You exit right onto Babcock and take it until it deadends at the Kronshage dorms.
A complete map of construction and closed roads in Madison over the next few days can be found here.
Madison Accomodations
Lowell Center
$89
610 Langdon St. (.3 miles)
http://conferencing.uwex.edu/lodging.cfm
(608) 256-2621
Located on campus and downtown, down the street from the sailing site (<5 minute walk). Continental breakfast and a parking spot included.
To book, follow link. http://lowellirm.uwex.edu/irm/accesstype.asp
* Must use the option for "Conference or Event Block Reservations
For May 24-29, use group code "Sailing1"
For May 28-June 1 use group code "Sailing2"
For May 31-June 4 use group code "Sailing3"
Kronshage Hall Dorm
$16-23/person
635 Elm Drive (.7 miles)
Double occupancy $16.00/person
Single occupancy $22.90/person
Each room is air conditioned, includes a small refrigerator, and internet and cable connection options. Bed linens, blankets, pillows, towels, sop and other toiletries will be provided. Located on the lakeshore path with easy access to the sailing site.
To reserve dorm housing, contact Margaux Stutz at mstutz@wisc.edu or (262)993-0601, and include all names, gender, arrival dates, departure dates, and roommate requests.
http://www.map.wisc.edu/?state=1483&z=56&x=-0.249921&y=-0.157964
Best Western Inn on the Park
$124/134/154
22 S Carroll St. (.9 miles)
www.innonthepark.net
(608) 285-8000
Located downtown on Capital Square across from the State Capital. Valet parking and internet included. One-bed rooms, two-bed rooms, and suites.
$62
517 Grand Canyon Dr. (6.4 miles)
http://www.radisson.com/hotels/madison
(608) 833-0100
Located on Madison’s Westside. Internet included and restaurant onsite
Where to Eat
Restaurants are located throughout Madison with a high density located on State Street and Capital Square. Visit the restaurant guide for a map
http://www.visitmadison.com/includes/media/docs/MadisonRestaurantMaps.pdf
Great food and beer is also offered at the Sailing site: the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union, 800 Langdon st.
Team suggestions include:
Capital Square:
The Great Dane
123 East Doty Street
(608) 284-0000
Broacah
7 West Main Street
(608) 255-2015
The Old Fashioned
23 North Pinckney Street
(608) 310-4545
State Street:
State Street Brats
603 State St.
(608) 255-5544
Tutto Pasta
305 State St.
(608) 294-1000
Mia Za’s
515 State St.
Five Guys Burgers and Frys
517 State St.
Other Madison:
Essen Haus
514 E. Wilson St
(608) 255-4674
Eldorado Grill
744 Williamson St
(608) 280-9378
Weary Traveler
1201 Williamson St.
(608) 442-6207
Bluephies
2701 Monroe St.
(608) 231-3663
Green Bush Bar
914 Regent St.
(608) 257-2874
Other Food Sources For Your Convenience:
For a complete guide to Madison, visit the Madison Visitor’s Bureau
http://www.visitmadison.com/
Capital Center Foods
111 N Broom St
Copps Food
3650 University Avenue
1312 South Park Street
Walgreens
676 State Street
3700 University Avenue
15 East Main Street
Contacts
Please contact one of the following event co-chairs if you have any questions:
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Christine Porter
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Carrie Bargren
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ceporter@wisc.edu
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bargren@wisc.edu
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(262) 441-0093
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(414) 477-1000
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