Transportation
Fort Collins is located about 70 miles north of Denver. While the closest passenger airport is in Cheyenne, WY, the most convenient airport for most visitors will be Denver International. From the airport, it is possible to get to Fort Collins by the Groome shuttle service or Landline shuttle service.
Location of workshop
The workshop will take place in the Hammond Auditorium on the ground floor of the Physics Department in the Engineering building at CSU. It is a 15-20 mins walk from the Hilton (directions) and a 10 min walk from the Best Western (directions). The Hammond Auditorium is right next to the Focault Pendulum.
If you arrive at the engineering parking lot the Physics building is towards the left of the building right in front of you. You will arrive in the basement, go one floor up and straight, then left.
Parking at the campus
Visitors should park in the Engineering Lot (Lot 310), which offers convenient hourly parking near our location. Please ensure you only park in spaces designated for hourly parking—do not park in any spots marked with letters (such as "A" permits), as these are reserved and may result in a citation. Hourly parking is currently $2 per hour, and paid parking is enforced until 4:00 PM. You can view a detailed campus parking map here, and find directions to the lot via Google Maps.
You could pay using the machines at the parking lot, or using the ParkMobile app (there are QR codes on signs in the parking lot).
Accommodation
There are two hotels near CSU
Hilton Fort Collins
425 W Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Best Western University Inn
914 S College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Every participant will be responsible for booking their own accommodation.
Meal Options
Conference Dinner
The conference dinner will be held on Thursday evening at Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, located in downtown Fort Collins. It’s about a 20-minute walk from the conference venue or a 15-minute bus ride. All buses in Fort Collins are free of charge.
Workshop Refreshments and Lunch
Complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks will be available during the scheduled coffee breaks throughout the workshop.
Each day includes a 2.5-hour lunch break, during which participants are free to explore the area and choose their own lunch spots. A variety of nearby options are available — a list of suggestions is provided below:
Near the Workshop
Fast food dining option are available in Lori Student Center
Cafe Bluebird - Local diner-style cafe
Lucile's - Cajun/Creole cafe
Avogadro's Number - Local diner-style cafe
Mugs - Coffee shop with some sandwiches and salads
Ye's Poke Station - Poke bowls
Rainbow Cafe - Vegetarian-friendly breakfasts and lunches
The Mayor of Old Town - Burgers & Sandwiches
Thai Station - Thai food
Near the Hilton
Panino's - Casual Italian
Los Comales - Mexican/Tacos
Bawarchi Biryani - Indian
Downtown
Blue Agave - Mexican
Jax - Seafood (not to be confused with outdoor goods store of the same name!)
Silver Grill Cafe - Diner
Slyce - Pizza
Coopersmith's - Brewpub
Rare - Upscale Italian
