Tip One: Weather during February is difficult at best to predict. Make sure you are aware of the weather forecast in your area and allow travel time accordingly. (Aging Services of Minnesota does have a special sleeping room rate with the Hyatt Regency for your convenience.)

Tip Two: Plan to arrive at the Hyatt one hour before you need to be there. This additional time will allow for any unforeseen delays.

Tip Three: If you arrive downtown after 8 a.m., you can expect the Loring Municipal Ramp (next to the Hyatt) to be full. Proceed directly to an alternate location. Aging Services of Minnesota specifically recommends the Plaza Municipal Ramp located on Second Street (across from the Minneapolis Convention Center). Daily parking fees are less than any other ramp listed, and the ramp is accessible to the Hyatt via the skyway system.

Tip Four: If you see a line of cars waiting at the Loring Municipal Ramp, do not attempt to enter. The wait in this line has historically been between 1/2 hour to 1 hour in length. Proceed directly to an alternate parking location.

Tip Five: On Friday the Loring Parking Ramp will be congested with traffic after the last session. You can expect 1/2 hour to 1-hour wait to exit the ramp.

Tip Six: Parking downtown costs money. Please be prepared to pay a daily parking fee.

Tip Seven: Arrive at the Loring Municipal Ramp before 8 a.m. and leave before 8 p.m. and benefit from a reduced daily parking rate.

Light Rail Transit Information:
Park your car at one of the 17 Hiawatha Line locations and take the Light Rail into downtown Minneapolis to the Nicollet Mall Station. Then hop a city bus to the Hyatt. Cost is $1.75 to $3.00 per person each way depending on the time of day. Visit www.metrotransit.org for more information.

What's Happening in Minneapolis?
Dinner – shopping – sporting events – or take in a show? Plan your free time before you arrive at the Institute. Browse Meet Minneapolis' Web site at www.minneapolis.org.