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Campus Map with parking directions

Armadillo BU Campus Map

For the pre-conference workshop on Thursday, we will meet in the Bill Daniel Student Center (Barfield Drawing Room). For the Armadillo conference on Friday and Saturday we will meet in Room 301 of the Marrs McLean Building. These locations are shown if you click on the link to the map above.

Hotel Information

We have reserved a block of rooms at Hotel Indigo for 10/28 – 10/31. The discounted room rates are $129 for a single or double room. Go to this link to receive the discounted rate (make sure to adjust the check-in/out days). If you have any difficulties with their website (e.g., trouble getting the two queen beds room), call the hotel directly at 254-754-7000, and indicate that this is for the Armadillo conference.  You must reserve the room by Friday, September 25 to receive the discounted rate. 

Entertainment

We will cater breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Friday (dinner at McLane Stadium) and breakfast on Saturday. Here are a few additional local establishments near the hotel:

Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits (5th and Austin): Coffee and drinks.

  • Thurs.: 6AM-12AM, Fri. & Sat.: 6AM-2AM

Common Grounds (8th and Interstate 35 Frontage Rd): Coffee and music.

  • Thurs. & Fri.: 7AM-10PM, Sat.: 8AM-10PM

Starbucks (on campus in Library and Baylor Sciences Building)

  • Thurs.: 7:30AM-7PM, Fri.: 7:30AM-3PM, Closed Saturdays

Café Cappuccino (6th and Austin): Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee in a casual setting. The pancakes are excellent.

  • Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 6AM-2PM

Schmaltz’s Sandwich Shoppe (5th and Franklin): Great sandwiches.

  • Thurs. & Fri.: 10AM-3PM, Closed Saturdays

Bangkok Royal (2nd and Franklin): Contemporary Thai restaurant offering curries, noodles & fried rice dishes with vegetarian options.

  • Thurs. & Fri.: 11AM-3PM, Sat. 12PM-3PM, 5PM-10PM

Diamondbacks (2nd and Franklin): Rustic chic Texas style chophouse with steaks, seafood, and sushi plates.

  • Thurs.: 4PM-10PM, Fri.: 4PM-11PM, Sat.: 5PM-11PM

Ninfa’s (2nd and Franklin): Classic Tex-Mex food

  • Thurs.: 11AM-1oPM, Fri. & Sat.: 11AM-11PM

Cricket’s Grill (2nd and Franklin): Burgers, large drink menu, and additional bar food.

  • Open every day from 11AM-2AM

Muddle Bar (8th and Austin): Drinks and live music

  • Thurs., Fri., & Sat: 4PM-2AM