2022 Conference Travel Information

This site contains hotels, planned conference events, and recommended food & drink options for our conference. Expect updates to this page as we get closer to the conference. These updates will include organized conference events and other relevant travel and visitor information.

Case Western Reserve University, the conference location, is located in the University Circle are of Cleveland, which is adjacent to Little Italy. Other areas of Cleveland, all accessible by train, are Ohio City (home of the West Side Market and several breweries),  and Downtown, which includes the river front area of the Flats and the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. For cuisine options, we have tried to indicate restaurants that have outdoor or patio options, to accommodate those concerned with indoor dining.

TRAINS, PLANES AND AUTOMOBILES

Ride Sharing: Use this spreadsheet to coordinate ride sharing to and from the airport.

The local airport is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. When you arrive in the airport, you can follow signs directly to the RTA train station from inside the airport. The red line train will take you to downtown and also to the Case Western Reserve University – S. Murray Hill Rd (for Tudor Arms hotel) and Little Italy-University Circle (Marriott and Glidden House) stops, which are closest to the suggested hotels. This train takes about 40 minutes and usually costs around $1.50. You do not need to book ahead. Taxis, Uber and Lyft are also available.

The RTA buses are a good option for getting from downtown to the university as well.

Cleveland also has an Amtrak Station and Greyhound Bus Station (both Downtown).

If you are driving, and wish to park on campus, parking is available for a fee in the Severance Hall parking garage off of East Blvd (at the intersection of Euclid). This garage is directly across the street from the Dittrick Medical History Center/Allen Library where the conference is located. You can view a map here.

HOTELS

There are no official conference hotels reserved for the 2022 Conference. We recommend conference-goers use the following guidance on finding accommodations for the conference.

Hotels within walking distance of campus

  • Marriott Courtyard University Circle (on campus): Hotel closest to conference venue and less than five minutes on foot from Little Italy train station (with a direct line from airport); is just steps from many restaurants.
  • Tudor Arms (< 10 minute walk to campus): The largest hotel and a historic building which used to be a swanky private club; is easily walkable to University Circle and campus, and less than five minutes on foot from Cedar/University train station (with a direct line from the airport).

University Housing University housing is available on campus, starting at 75$/pp for a shared apartment and $115 for a private apartment. This option also comes with very affordable on campus parking, and access to some amenities. If you are interested you can book through the campus housing website.

Downtown Cleveland is approximately 20 minutes by bus or 15 minutes by taxi. If you wish to stay in downtown, the Westin and Hilton are excellent options.

If you are going to utilize Airbnb, Ravenel suggests you stay in Little Italy or Cleveland Heights.

WHAT TO DO IN CLEVELAND

University Circle is the area surrounding Case Western Reserve University. Here you can find the Cleveland Museum of Art (free admission), the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art (free admission).

Downtown Cleveland is approximately 20 minutes by bus or 15 minutes by taxi. You can visit the riverfront Flats (fun restaurants and bars), the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center, and the Greater Cleveland Aquarium.

The City Is Our Museum App: Explore Cleveland’s Public Art and Public Spaces Through Self-Guided Tours.

Museums and Exhibitions on Labor

Cleveland Museum of Art
Hours: Thurs 10-5 PM; Fri 10-9 PM; Sat 10-5 PM
General Admission is free, Special Exhibitions are $15
Dr. Marie Gasper-Hulvat will be offering a free guided tour of the museum collections on [date] at [time]

Museum of Contemporary Art
Hours: Thurs-Sun: 11-5
Free General Admission

Western Reserve Historical Society
Hours: Thurs 10-8 PM; Fri and Sat 10-4 PM
Adults $15, College Students $10, Seniors 62+ $13

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK

On campus:

Near campus:

  • Cleveland Museum of Art Provenance Cafe: offers a range of hot and cold meals served in museum atrium
  • L’Albatros Brasserie: a beautiful French restaurant with large patio; reservations recommended
  • Dave’s Cosmic Subs: great local sub shop with plenty of beers on tab, a huge patio, and live music

Little Italy (a 5-10 minute walk):

  • Valerio’s: offers upscale northern Italian cuisine; reservations recommended
  • Maxi’s Bistro: offers Italian-american cuisine, pizza, seafood, with a great patio
  • Etna: offers southern Italian cuisine with a great bar
  • La Dolce Vita: an eccentric Italian cafe, with great bar and outdoor seating

Coffee & breakfast options:

A short cab ride away:

  • Felice Urban Cafe: Located in the Larchmere arts district. Has a huge patio. Requires proof of vaccination and reservations recommended
  • Batuqui: A Brazilian restaurant in Larchmere arts district with great patio; reservation recommended
  • The Fairmount: a martini and wine Bar with a great patio
  • Zhug: an upscale Middle Eastern featuring small plates
  • Vero Pizza: offers traditional neapolitan pizza
  • Barrio Tacos: Mexican cuisine with a large patio

Suggestions for Saturday Lunch Near Campus

Campus Map