10th Annual 18th- and 19th-Century British Women Writers Conference

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Location/Directions:
The Pyle Center is located on the UW campus at 702 Langdon Street.  The campus is about 15 minutes from Dane County Regional Airport.  You can also arrive at Chicago O'Hare, Chicago Midway, Milwaukee’s Mitchell Field Airport, or other regional airports and drive to Madison (from O'Hare about 2 1/2-3 hours).  Additionally, buses run from these airports to the UW campus.

To access campus from the south/east: Hwy 90 to west 12/18 (signs clearly posted).  From 12/18 go north on S. Park Street, which crosses all major streets into downtown, including Washington, Johnson, University, and Langdon.  Park dead ends on campus next to the Union Theatre.  (Signs to UW campus are clearly posted.)

To access campus from the airport:  Exit the airport and turn left (south) on Packers Avenue, which eventually turns into Johnson and then Gorham Streets.  Gorham goes directly to campus and turns into University Avenue.  (Signs to UW campus are clearly posted.)

Mapquest map of the Pyle Center.

For more direction information (including buslines, additional airports, etc.), try the UW visitor's information page.

Lodging Options:

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel
525 West Johnson Street
Madison, Wisconsin  53703
Phone: 608-251-5511
FAX:  608-251-4824
email:  hjplaza@inxpress.net
website:  www.hjplazamadison.com

Within walking distance of Pyle Center.  Though the reserved rooms have been released, the hotel has space available at the below rates--mention the BWWC.  Howard Johnson offers free shuttle service to and from the airport--contact the hotel for futher information.  Room rates are $89/night single occupancy, $99/night for double or more.  Breakfast is provided at the Pyle Center for conference participants.

Lowell Guest Center
610 Langdon Street
Madison, WI  53703
Phone: 608-256-2621
FAX:  608-262-5445
Email: lowell@ecc.uwex.edu
Web: www.uwex.edu/ecc/
Associated with UW extension.  Located next to the Pyle Center on Lake Mendota.  Complimentary breakfast included.  Airport shuttle service not provided.  Rates are $62/night for single occupancy and $72/night for double (prices subject to increase).  THIS HOTEL IS FILLED as of 3/26/02.

Friedrick Center
1950 Willow Drive
Madison, WI  53706
Phone: 608-231-1341
FAX: 608-263-9183
Email: jffred@ecc.uwex.edu
Web: www.uwex.edu/ecc/
Associated with the UW extension.  Scenic campus location on Lake Mendota.  Within walking distance of Pyle Center.  Shuttle to Pyle Center also provided.   Airport shuttle service not provided.  Rates are $62/night for single occupancy and $72/night for double (prices subject to increase).  THIS HOTEL IS FILLED as of 3/26/02.

For more lodging information, try the UW visitor's information page.

***PLEASE NOTE:  I need specific contact information--at least your name and email address--before I will post your request on this website.  You may also give additional information for a would-be match.

Attendees Needing Roommates:

1.  Nicola Spunt --a non-smoker interested in finding a "roommate" for the weekend.  Her email address is: nicola_spunt@hotmail.com. 
 

• Dane County Regional Airport (located east of campus, about 15 minutes drive)
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport (located northwest of Chicago, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours from Madison depending on traffic--bring change for tolls)
• Chicago Midway (located south of Chicago, about 3-4 hours from Madison depending on traffic and construction--bring change for tolls)
• Milwaukee’s Mitchell Field Airport

Restaurants & Sights:
Campus-Area Dining Guide

Reservations for dinner are recommended, and for the most popular places on the list, it’s best to reserve a few days in advance (I’ve included the phone numbers of these popular restaurants (area code 608)). Restaurants on State Street with street addresses in the 400s, 500s, and 600s are closer to the Lowell Inn, Friederick Center, and Howard Johnson’s. Those on State Street with lower numbers are closer to the capitol but not more than a mile or so from the Howard Johnson and Lowell. 

Key: $--most entrees $15 and under; $$-- most entrees  $15-$20; $$$-- most entrees $20-30   These are dinner prices. Adjust accordingly for lunch. 

Admiralty Room, 666 Wisconsin Ave (in the Edgewater Hotel) -- $$$ -- Great view of Lake Mendota, continental cuisine. 256-9071

Angelic Brewing Company, 322 W. Johnson Street (off State Street) -- $ -- Pasta, sandwiches, beers brewed on site. 

Bakers Too (open 7:30-5:00 PM), 12 University Square (on campus, a block south of State St.)  -- $ -- Excellent, cheap deli sandwiches and baked goods. 

Blue Marlin, 101 N. Hamilton (off the square) -- $$$ -- Elegant seafood restaurant. 255-2255

Buraka, 543 State Street --$ -- Delicious African cuisine with an emphasis on Ethiopian dishes. Try the Misirwot or Alicha.

Café Continental, 108 King Street (off the square) -- $$/$$$ -- Mix of Italian, French, and Greek food. 251-4880

Caspian Café, 17 University Square (on campus, a block south of State St.) -- $ -- Good Persian cuisine; extensive vegetarian and vegan choices. 

Chautaura, 334 State Street -- $$ -- Himalayan and Indian. 251-3626.

L’Etoile, 25 N. Pinckney (on the square) -- $$$ -- Nationally recognized restaurant. Emphasizes fresh local produce; lovely presentations. 251-0500

Happiness Two, 608 University Ave. (a block south of State St. close to campus)-- $ -- Cheap, good daily specials; family owned and run Chinese restaurant.  (stick to the specials)

Harvest, 21 N. Pinckney (on the square) -- $$/$$$ -- French and American cuisine with an emphasis on local, organic ingredients. 255-6075.

Himal Chuli, 318 State Street -- $ -- Himalayan; more casual than Chautara but just as delicious. Many vegetarian options here. The combination platter is a great choice for a first visit.

Husnu’s, 547 State Street --$ -- Turkish and Middle Eastern. 

Kabul, 541 State Street -- $ -- Afghanistan and Mediterranean. 

Kennedy Manor, 1 Langdon Street-- $$/$$$ -- Specialties include house-cured salmon, risotto, beef tenderloin. 256-5006.

Luigi’s, 102 King Street -- $/$$ -- Italian food in a casual setting. 

Madison Masala, 115 State Street -- $ -- Indian cuisine in a relaxing setting (with Hookahs!)

Noodles and Co., 232 State -- $ -- a variety of Italian, Spicy, and Asian noodle dishes.  Many vegetarian options.

Opera House, 117 Martin Luther King Blvd.(off the square) -- $$$ -- innovative menu, elegant atmosphere. 284-8466.

Pizza Hut, 662 State.  Lunch buffet offered.

Pizzeria Uno, 222 Gorham (just off State Street)- - $  -- great deep-dish pizza and other Italian dishes. 

The Radical Rye, 231 State Street -- $ -- Enormous and delicious deli sandwiches on freshly baked bread. 

Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson (near the square) -- $$$ -- Largely South American; unusual and interesting menu. 258-8787.

Sita’s Kitchen, University Square (on campus a block from State St.) -- $ -- Himalayan restaurant. Friendly service, numerous vegetarian items. Try the veggie momo. 

Subway, 1462 State St.

Sunroom, 638 State Street -- $ -- Eclectic menu with many vegetarian items; might be crowded at lunchtime

Tornado Club, 116 S. Hamilton (off the square) -- $$$ --  Excellent steaks; venison is also a specialty. 256-3570.

Tutto Pasta, 305 State Street -- $ -- wide variety of pastas at a reasonable price; open late. 

Vientiane Palace, 151 W. Gorham (just off State St.)--$-$$; great Lao-Thai cuisine, many vegetarian options. My favorites are the curry squash and the Lao Noodles Kee Mow. Delicious spring rolls.

Wasabi, 449 State Street - $/$$ - Japanese; good sushi, habachi and teriyaki dishes; noodles.