TRANSPORTATION
By Bus or Train
The Providence train station and the Kennedy Plaza bus terminal are both within walking distance (or a cheap cab ride) of the Brown campus. For train schedules, visit www.amtrak.com. For bus schedules, visit www.peterpanbus.com.
By Car
We have arranged for parking at the Power Street garage.
These are directions to MacMillan Hall, where you will be able to register and buy a weekend parking permit for $7. Registration will be from 1PM-5PM.
From the NORTH
* Take I-95 SOUTH to Providence. (From Boston or Cambridge, take I-93 SOUTH [= southeast expressway] to the end, then pick up I95 SOUTH.
* Take Exit 24 -- Branch Avenue.
* Turn LEFT at STOP sign onto Branch Ave.
* At traffic light continue STRAIGHT ACROSS N. Main St.
(Continuation of Branch Ave. is called Cypress St. You will pass a Kentucky Fried Chicken on the opposite right corner.)
* Follow Cypress St. up hill, over the top, until you reach a stop sign.
* Make a RIGHT onto Hope Street.
* After the second light and passing a high school on the right, there is a fork in the road: Hope Street BEARS LEFT.
* Continue down Hope Street until you see George Street (at a stop sign).
* Make a RIGHT on George Street
*Make your first RIGHT onto Thayer Street and try to park.
*MacMillan Hall is located on the right-hand side in the middle of this block.
From the SOUTH
* Take I-95 NORTH to Providence.
* Take Exit 20 -- I-195 EAST.
* Take Exit 2 -- Wickenden St.
* Turn LEFT at light onto Wickenden.
(Pass one traffic light, then Brook Street is next LEFT.) Turn LEFT onto Brook St. (You are heading NORTH).
* Turn LEFT onto George Street about .5 mi up Brook St.
* Make your first RIGHT onto Thayer Street and try to park
* MacMillan Hall is located in the middle of this block on the right hand side
Campus Maps
Campus maps will be provided upon your arrival, but they are also available here.
LODGING
Many Brown students have volunteered to host guests for this event. You will be assigned a host upon your arrival. If you would prefer to stay in a hotel room, contact Dan MacCombie for recommendations.
