Travel & Lodging
Getting to Omaha
Omaha Eppley Airfield is a quick 5-10 minute drive from the venue (https://www.flyoma.com/)
The conference will be held at the Mike & Josie Harper Center at Creighton University; the location is given on the map shown
To find your way around the conference space, please use the Harper Center Building map link
Lodging
There are numerous hotels within a short distance of the venue (2 miles or less), and since the event is held on campus, there will be no conference-specific hotel
Attendees are encouraged to use Creighton's Campus Travel website to search for lodging options near Creighton's Campus https://campustravel.com/university/creighton-university/
If you will not have a vehicle, some hotels may offer airport and local area shuttles
Event Parking
Parking details for conference attendees
Parking is available on the top floor (uncovered) portion of the 2016 Cass Street Parking Garage (G5 on the map provided) and the Visitor Surface Lot (5A) directly across from the Harper Center. Overflow parking is available in lots E95A and 35. Parking passes are not required, as it is Creighton's fall break
There will also be ample parking on Cass Street, 20th Street, and Burt Street
Things to Do in Omaha
Omaha is a vibrant city, and the area around Creighton's campus is within proximity to downtown and several popular neighborhoods and entertainment districts such as Blackstone, Capitol District, Midtown Crossing, Millwork Commons, and the Old Market, to name a few
Visit the world-famous Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Kiewit Luminarium, or one of the many attractions in town
For more information, go to https://www.visitomaha.com/
Conference Lunch Options
Off campus (within 2 miles) *Recommended*
The organizers suggest attendees with the time and access to transport use the lunch breaks to network and explore one of the several dozen restaurants in the areas within a short distance of campus
See here for a list of Downtown Restaurants
Off campus (walking, less than ~1 mile)
Within a 15-minute walk, there is a McDonald's, Subway, and several local restaurants, including China Taste, Ellie's Chinchorro, Fu Asian Grill, and Taqueria El Rey
Many more options are available for those able and willing to venture a bit further east of the venue, including Burger Theory, Blatt Beer & Table, Hook & Lime, Old Mattress Factory, and Rocco's Pizza, to name a few
On campus
Creighton University's dining options hours are publicly posted and updated weekly. A Starbucks conveniently located in the Harper Center lobby will be open during lunchtime. A short distance west of the venue, the Skutt Student Center has a food court with a few major retail outlets