Campus Map with parking directions
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