Travel, Lodging and Nightlife

NEAA 53rd Annual Meeting
February 28 (preconference tour); March 1-2, 2013
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
“Applying Anthropology: Challenging Perspectives/Creating Alternatives”

Travel

The Conference will be held in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union located at: 3100 Stamp Student Union College Park, Maryland 20742. Here are some directions and links from the University of Maryland-College Park related to Transportation and Parking Information:

From Baltimore and Points North, via I-95 South

  1. Take I-95 South to the Capital Beltway East (I-495)
  2. I-95 South will merge to the left, joining I-495
  3. Take Exit 23 "201 Kenilworth Avenue Bladensburg Greenbelt"
  4. Proceed south on 201 in the direction of "Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg"
  5. At second light, turn right onto Paint Branch Parkway
  6. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
  7. Go straight across Route 1 onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill.
  8. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
  9. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.

From Baltimore and Points North, or Washington DC and points South, Via 295 (the Baltimore/Washington Parkway):

  1. Take 295 to its Northern intersection with the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495)
  2. Exit at I-95 / I-495 North
  3. Stay in right lane
  4. Take Exit 23 "201 Kenilworth Avenue Bladensburg Greenbelt"
  5. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of "Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg"
  6. At 3rd light, turn right onto Paint Branch Parkway
  7. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
  8. Go straight across Route 1 onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill.
  9. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
  10. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.

From Virginia and Points South, Via Maryland Side of Capital Beltway (I-495)

  1. Take I-95 North to the Capital Beltway (I-495)
  2. Follow I-95/I-495 North toward Baltimore
  3. Take Exit 23 "201 Kenilworth Avenue Bladensburg Greenbelt"
  4. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of "Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg"
  5. At 3rd light, turn right onto Paint Branch Parkway
  6. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
  7. Go straight across Route 1 onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill.
  8. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
  9. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.

From Washington, D.C. (Northwest/Southwest) Via 16th Street North

  1. Take 16th St. North 16th St. becomes Georgia Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line
  2. Go East on the Capital Beltway (I-495) toward "Baltimore"
  3. Take Exit 28B "650 South New Hampshire Avenue Tacoma Park"
  4. Go South on New Hampshire Avenue
  5. Proceed approximately 1/2 mile
  6. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Adelphi Road
  7. At the third traffic light, turn left onto University Boulevard (Route 193)
  8. Proceed through two traffic lights and exit right onto U.S. Route 1 South to College Park
  9. Turn right onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill.
  10. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
  11. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.

From Washington, D.C. (Northeast/Southeast), Via U.S. 1 North

  1. Take Rhode Island Ave. (U.S. 1 North)
  2. Rhode Island Ave. (U.S. 1 North) becomes Baltimore Ave. North at the Maryland/D.C. line
  3. Proceed through the city of College Park
  4. Continue on US Route 1 for approximately five miles and travel through the city of College Park.
  5. Turn left onto Campus Drive. Continue straight around the circle "M" and travel up the hill. 
  6. Pass the Hornbake Library and the Psychology Department on your right
  7. Stamp Student Union will be on your right.
  8. Follow visitor parking directions below

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS BY TRAIN (METRORAIL, MARC, AMTRAK)

Metrorail from Washington, D.C.

  1. Take the Red Line train (toward Glenmont); transfer at the Fort Totten station to the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
  2. Or take the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
  3. The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the metrorail station.
  4. Get off the Shuttle-UM in front of the Stamp Student Union
  5. Cross the street and walk toward the Stamp Student Union.

MARC from Baltimore (Inner Harbor)

  1. Take the Camden Line train (toward Washington, D.C.); get off at the College Park station.
  2. The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station.
  3. Get off the Shuttle-UM in front of the Stamp Student Union
  4. Cross the street and walk toward the Stamp Student Union.

MARC from Baltimore (Penn Station/West Baltimore/BWI Airport)

  1. Take the Penn Line train (toward Washington, D.C.); get off at Union Station.
  2. Transfer to the Metrorail system.
  3. Take the Red Line train (toward Glenmont); transfer at the Fort Totten station to the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
  4. The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station.
  5. Get off the Shuttle-UM in front of the Stamp Student Union
  6. Cross the street and walk toward the Stamp Student Union.

Amtrak

  1. To Washington, D.C. (Union Station): Transfer to Metrorail system. Follow directions above.
  2. To New Carrollton, MD: Transfer to Metrorail system, taking the Orange Line to the Green Line.
  3. The university's Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station.
  4. Get off the Shuttle-UM at the in front of the Stamp Student UnionCross the street and walk toward the Stamp Student Union.

Downloadable Visitor map of the University of Maryland-College Park Campus.

  • Note: the Adele H. Stamp Student Union is number 163 on the map (quadrant C4).

Visitor Parking (Click to view UMD's Parking Webpage)

  •  On Weekdays the parking garage fares are:
    • $3.00 per ONE HOUR
    • $15.00 MAXIMUM DAILY RATE
  • On weekends the parking garages fares are:
    • $3.00 per ONE HOUR
    • $5.00 MAXIMUM DAILY RATE
  • Link to Parking Garages from the Department of Transportation
  • Union Lane Garage is right beside the Stamp Student Union.
  • There are some lots that after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays (and all day weekends) are free for anyone to park without a permit. There are various lots with these restrictions. If you decide to park in one of these lots, closely observe the restrictions on each lot sign. Some of these lots might say that you can park after said hours without a permit (Which are the ones that you can park). Avoid those that say that you need a permit even after weekday work hours. Here is a link to a Parking Map that shows parking spaces and details those with restrictions. But these restrictions might change if there is a sports event occurring. For example: You can park in Lots 1 (right behind the Art & Sociology building) and 5 (last level of Regents Drive Garage) on weekends without a permit

Lodging

Three local hotels have blocks of rooms reserved for conference attendees at discounted rates. Individual reservations for these rooms will be available until the 1st of February. While spaces remain, reservations for these rooms at discounted prices should be made through Globetrotter Travel Management at the number below. When prompted, please press “2” for housing:

Globetrotter Travel Management Services, Inc.
18121 Georgia Avenue, Suite 104
Olney, Maryland  20832
Phone: 301-570-0800, ext. 112
Toll Free: 800-322-7032, ext. 112
Fax: 301-570-9514

Though there are many possibilities for accommodation in the area, the following hotels have room reservations blocked for the conference at discounted rates:

Holiday Inn, College Park
10000 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; Google Maps location.

Slightly less than 3 miles from the conference location. Shuttle service between the hotel and the university is available on request between 7:00 AM and 10:45 PM. It is quite close to some shopping strips with restaurants and coffee shops and the College Park IKEA. ($97 per night)
Website: http://www.holidayinncollegepark.com/

The Marriott Inn & Conference Center, University of Maryland University College
Marriott UMUC, University Boulevard at Adelphi Road, College Park, MD; Google Maps location.

About 0.6 miles from the conference location, the Marriott caters to major conferences. The closest hotel, their rooms will be a step up from the Holiday and the Quality, though they may be undergoing some restoration work in March. A stroll across campus will get us here. ($139 per night)
Website: Marriott UMUC

Quality Inn, College Park
7200 Baltimore Blvd, 20740 College Park; Google Maps location.

The Quality Inn is about 1 mile on foot from the conference location. This walk takes you past a few options for coffee and breakfast sandwiches in the morning if you turn down the continental breakfast. There are  a few bars and restaurants in the area for evening. ($80 per night)
Website: Quality Inn, College Park

 

Food and Night Life

A few food recommendations for the College Park neighborhood from  Mike Roller. A public google map of all restaurants can be viewed here: http://goo.gl/maps/OxrYP.    Walkable options marked with an *.

Bobby’s Burger Palace* – This fancy burger place is not far off the periphery of the campus, along Route 1, just north of the main campus entrance. It is in a new large mixed-use building with residences upstairs. A plus is that Looney’s Pub (see below) is one storefront down.  Bobby’s burgers are delicious and fancy, but on the expensive side. But what do you expect for a burger dressed with watercress and goat cheese? The best items on the menu, though, are the alcoholic milkshakes. (8150 Baltimore Avenue College Park, MD 20740; 240.542.4632)

Chipotle/ Noodle’s and Company/ Starbucks/ Cluck U/ Five Guys/ Ratsies*… you get the picture- A land of strip malls near campus down Route 1. Abundant clusters of fast food interspersed among college bars can be found here in all varieties of Pizzaburgerchinesenoodlechicken.  A Starbucks offers a quiet place for caffeination and contemplation, as well. (7332 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740)

Ten-Ren’s Tea House* – In the first strip of buildings just south of the campus. Kind of a small gem amongst the aforementioned, Ten Ren’s serves all manner of Taiwanese bubble tea along with a small menu of meals and snacks. Nice place to chill on a couch with a laptop. (7418 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; 301.864.8920)

Franklin’s – The gem of Hyattsville, a community about 3 miles south of campus on Route 1. This microbrewery has been a community institution for years now.  Built in the shell of an old hardware store, they brew their own beer and feature a decent menu with good meat-based and veggie options.  The Cuban sandwich is a lunch favorite along with the Rueben. Personal pizzas and veggie burgers are also delicious. (5121 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781; 301.927.2740)

Busboys and Poets – A new addition to Hyattsville, Busboys is a D.C. based franchise that recently expanded to Hyattsville. It is a restaurant, bar and café combination with a performance space.  (Saturday night event at the NEAA will be held here).  The menu features relatively inexpensive food, both veggie and meat-based; with a decent beer selection.  In the same strip are a number of other restaurants including faster service Indian, Mexican and burger places.  Beware the hellish parking situation though! (5331 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781; 301.779.2787)

Shagga Coffee & Restaurant – This delicious place is in Riverdale Park, in a former Mr. Donuts, right along Route 1 south of campus and just south of Rt. 410. It serves great Ethiopian food, arguably THE local cuisine of the DC metro area which hosts the largest population of Ethiopians outside of the country.  You can wash down a delicious Chicken Tibbs with a selection of Ethiopian beers. The vegetarian combo is extremely delicious as well. (6040 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781; 240.296.3030)

Chef Secret/ Siri’s – This delicious Thai restaurant is on the fancy/ romantic side of things. The menu has both Thai and American classics (the chef’s secret???). Thai curries are very good, as are the desserts (bread pudding!).  I personally like the duck curry, made with pineapple and cherry tomatoes. Located in a very unassuming building down Greenbelt Road, about three miles northeast of campus. (5810 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770; 301.345.6101)

Plato’s Diner* – Inexpensive, classic locally-owned diner housed in a former Howard Johnson’s turned Bob’s Big Boy turned into Plato’s in 1994. Located just a mile south of campus along Route 1. Classic diner breakfast served at all hours, endless cups of coffee, pie, pancakes and gyros await you here.  (7150 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; 301.779.7070)

Bagel Place of College Park* – Great breakfast spot.  Bagels are about the best you will get south of New Jersey (actually… not great… but decent). A welcome and popular breakfast option. Busy in the mornings for the college crowd. Practically across the street from the south entrance to campus. It also features a decent lunch menu with sandwich options such as BLT, Reuben, soup and good veggie options.  (7423 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; 301.779.3900)

Mama Lucia’s – A sit-down Italian restaurant with decent prices and large portions.  I like the eggplant parm, and the other stuff, too… Wine in large servings can be purchased with a meal by the glass.  (4734 Cherry Hill Road, College Park, MD 20740; 301.513.0605)

Marriot Hotel Bar* – Small hotel bar with a decent beer selection. Quiet. Can be an interesting crowd in the bar reflecting whatever conference sub-culture is featured at the Marriot that week.  (University Boulevard at Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20783; 800.888.8682)

Stamp Student Center/ market/ food court* – Starbucks (upstairs); Food court: McDonalds, Taco Bell, Panda, Sbarro’s, Chick-Fil-A… nuff said. (1220 Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD)

Stamp Student Center Co-op* – The Co-op is the underground opposition to the food court. Only open on weekdays. Started in the 1970s as guerilla sandwich sales challenging the hegemony of on-campus food service, it was given its own space in 1975. Mythology suggests the anthropology department at that time helped foment this mini food revolution. The co-op has great veggie sandwiches, hot food entrees, coffee, pastries and snacks. Find it in the basement below the food court. (1220 Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD)

Adele’s* – The fancy restaurant on campus, Adele’s serves as the lunch spot for many of the visiting dignitaries and guests of the university.  Too bad for you, they no longer serve the “legendary” lobster ravioli.  They still have delicious pasta dishes, salads and a pretty decent Cuban sandwich. Chocolate lava cake is a dessert favorite if you have time. Friday has a pretty amazing all-you-can eat lunch buffet.  (1220 Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD)

College Bars: Barking Dog/ Cornerstone/ Bentley’s* - These are your typical college bars. All three are on Route 1 just south of campus.  They get pretty raucous on weekend nights.  Happy hour is quieter and the beer and salty greasy bar food is usually quite inexpensive.   (vicinity of: 7325 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740)

Looney’s Pub* – A newish bar just north of Campus, it has good beer on tap and a nice airy construction with high ceilings. Delicious Fat Tire on tap. Busy on weekend nights. (8150 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; 240.542.4510)

Woodlands – This delicious South Indian vegetarian restaurant is a gem. The dosais are a favorite. The weekend lunch buffet is really amazing featuring lesser known Indian Chinese cuisine.  Fruit flavored lassis are also quite amazing. In keeping with the prohibitive menu, no alcohol is served. (8046 New Hampshire Avenue, Langley Park, MD 20783; 301.434.4202)

Samantha's Restaurant – This restaurant reflects the character of the Langley Park neighborhood, serving a diverse assortment of Latino cuisines, though it is a bit upscale from the taco and papusa trucks that often line the road as you travel in this direction out of the university.  The menu features ceviche, burritos and chimichangas and even beef tongue served Portuguese style. Margaritas are quite delicious. (631 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD 20901; 301.445.7300)