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Wayne State Map

View the campus area map marked with all important locations. The AMC is held in the McGregor Conference Center and Community Arts Building. Dorm housing is located in South Hall.

From Wayne State to the Bowling Party (6/20)

The Bowling Party is at the Garden Bowl in the Majestic Theater Center, 4120 Woodward Ave.

  • WALK, RIDE A BIKE, OR DRIVE: The party is a half mile from Wayne State. Its a straight shot up Woodward. [MAP]
  • BUS: Costs $1.50 (exact change). Go to the bus stop at the corner of Kirby & Woodward (in front of the Detroit Public Library). Take the Woodward route #53 South towards downtown. The bus comes about every 10-15 minutes. The bowling alley is between Willis St. and Alexandrine St. If you hit Mack Ave./MLK Blvd., you've gone about a quarter mile too far.

    • From Wayne State to the Music Event (6/21)

    The Music Event is at the Max Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave.

  • WALK, RIDE A BIKE, OR DRIVE: The show is 1.1 miles from Wayne State. Its a straight shot up Woodward. [MAP]
  • BUS: Costs $1.50 (exact change). Go to the bus stop at the corner of Kirby & Woodward (in front of the Detroit Public Library). Take the Woodward route #53 South towards downtown. The bus comes about every 10-15 minutes. The Max is on Woodward at Parsons St. If you hit Mack Ave./MLK Blvd., you've gone a block too far.

    • PARKING

  • 24-hour parking at Wayne State is $8.00/day.
  • You can purchase a parking pass when you register.
  • Parking during conference hours only with no out-and-back privileges is $3.50/day, payable when you get here.
  • Metered street parking is available near campus; free parking is a little further away.
  • BOWLING: There is a guarded lot in the rear of the Garden Bowl/Majestic Theater.
  • MUSIC EVENT: Parking is available for $7 in the Orchestra Place Parking Structure located on Parsons just south of The Max. Parking is also available in the Orchestra Place parking deck for patrons with handicap permits.

    • BUS

  • bus info
  • Buses and Accessibility: The Detroit Department of Transportation says, "All of DDOT’s routes are wheelchair accessible and many of our buses have ramps with a 'kneeling' feature that lowers the front entrance of the vehicle to within inches from the ground for easy access by any customer with mobility impairments or difficulty using the front steps. Other, older buses have a wheelchair lift at the back door."
  • Good luck!

    • TRAIN

    • The People Mover
    • It's fun, but it doesn't get you anywhere.

      • ON FOOT

      All conference-related buildings are within walking distance of each other.

      IN A WHEELCHAIR

      All AMC venues are wheelchair accessible with the following notes:

    • There are stairs between the McGregor Conference Center and the Community Arts Auditorium. Please ask at the registration table if you need assistance moving between McGregor and Community Arts.
    • There are four double dorm rooms that are accessible for people in wheelchairs. First come, first serve.

      • CALLING A CAB

      As Detroiters who basically never call a cab, we can't personally vouch for any of these companies, so report back to us with your review if you use any of them. A ride to the airport costs about $50, plus tip.

    • Checker Cab Co., 313-963-7000
    • Greater Detroit Cab Company, 313-962-4116
    • Detroit Cab Company, 313-841-6000

      • MORE DETROIT INFO

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    • Detroit's history of independent media
    • Getting to Detroit
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