Visitor Information Links
Please choose from the following:
*For more detailed information on attractions in Minneapolis, please contact:
Minneapolis Convention Visitors Association at (888) 676-6757 or (612) 348-7000
*For more detailed information on attractions in St. Paul, please contact:
St. Paul Convention Visitors Bureau at (800) 627-6101 or (651) 265-4900
Where to stay in the Twin Cities
There are a number of hotels in the vicinity of the performing venues of the Competition. Here are a couple of recommendations.
Westin Minneapolis
88 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Reservations: (612) 333-4006
Westin Minneapolis Hotel is an official sponsor of the e-Piano Junior Competition 2011. This hotel is located downtown Minneapolis and is a walking distance from the Orchestra Hall, where the Final Round of the e-Piano Junior Competition is taking place.
Best Western Bandana Square 1010 Bandana Blvd. W, Saint Paul, MN 55108
Reservations: (651) 647-1637
Best Western Bandana Square is located conveniently close to Hamline University. They provide a shuttle service during the day between the Hotel and Sundin Music Hall, where all solo performances of the e-Piano Junior Competition are taking place.
American Airlines Ticketing: (800) 433-7300
Delta Airlines Ticketing: (800) 221-1212
US Airways Ticketing: (800) 428-4322
Icelandair Ticketing: (800) 223-5500
KLM Airlines Ticketing: (800) 374-7747
Air Canada Ticketing: (800) 426-7000
Continental Airlines Ticketing: (800) 525-0280 / International: (800) 231-0856
Ryan International Ticketing: (888) 443-7296 or (888) 464-7926
United Airlines Ticketing: (800) 241-6522
Avis Rent A Car: 1-800-831-2847
Budget Rent A Car: 1-800-527-0700
Hertz Rent-A-Car: 1-800-654-3131
Enterprise: 1-650-697-9200
Directions to Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall,
Minneapolis, MN 55403
BY CAR:
FROM THE NORTHEAST: Follow 35 W to the 94 West exit. This exit turns into the 11th Street exit. Do not change lanes. Exit on 11th Street. Follow 11th Street for three blocks. The Hall is located on 11th Street between Marquette Avenue and Nicollet Mall.
FROM THE NORTHWEST: Follow I-94 East to the Hennepin Avenue exit. Turn left onto Hennepin, heading north. Proceed on Hennepin for 6 blocks to 12th Street. Turn right onto 12th and proceed to Marquette Avenue. Turn left onto Marquette and go one block. The Hall is located on 11th Street between Marquette Avenue and Nicollet Mall.
FROM THE SOUTH: Follow 35W North to the 11th Street exit. Proceed on 11th, a one-way street heading west, for three blocks. The Hall is located on 11th Street between Marquette Avenue and Nicollet Mall.
FROM THE EAST: Follow I-94 West to the 11th Street exit. Proceed on 11th, a one-way street heading west, for three blocks. The Hall is located on 11th Street between Marquette Avenue and Nicollet Mall.
FROM THE WEST: Follow I-394 East to the 12th Street exit. Proceed on 12th Street, a one way street heading east, for six blocks to Marquette Avenue. Turn left onto Marquette and go one block to 11th Street. Turn left onto 11th. The Hall is located on 11th Street between Marquette Avenue and Nicollet Mall.
BY BUS:
On Minneapolis routes 10,17,18 and Marquette and Hennepin Avenue routes. Disembark on Nicollet at 11th Street. For additional bus information visit the
MTC website
Directions to Hamline University and Parking
Sundin Music Hall
Hamline University
1536 Hewitt Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
Parking will be available in the Drew Hall parking lot, entrance is off of Hewitt Avenue.
- From I-94, exit on Snelling Avenue and go north. This will be a left turn for those coming east and a right turn for those coming west.
- Continue north on Snelling Avenue about one mile and turn right on Taylor Avenue.
- Go about one block on Taylor Avenue and turn right into the Drew Hall parking lot.
- Parking is free. Sundin Music Hall is about a half block from the Drew Hall parking lot. Walk back towards Snelling on Hewitt.
Handicap accessible spots are available in the Drew Hall parking lot.
