Warning

Note that construction is taking place on campus, Google Maps shows road closures so please use that when navigating by car.

Attendee map

The map above shows locations of all useR! 2025 venues.

Use this map to view walking paths, parking locations, bus stops, and more. When navigating by car, use Google Maps.

Conference venues

Penn Pavilion

Majority of the conference events will take place in Penn Pavilion.

Gross Hall

Some conference events will take place in Gross Hall, which is a ~5-minute walk from Penn Pavilion.

See Gross Hall second floor plan for finding your way to Gross Hall 270 for tutorials and talks.

Nasher Art Museum

The conference event on Saturday evening will take place at the Nasher Art Museum.

Walking: This venue is a ~20-minute walk from Penn Pavilion. See the useR attendee map for walking instructions.

Driving: Consider carpooling with other attendees.

  • There is limited parking in the Nasher Visitor Parking Lot on Alexander Ave. See driving route from the Bryan Center Garage.
  • If the lot is full, take Duke University Rd. to Anderson St. Follow Anderson St. through the Campus Dr. intersection. The parking lot entrance is the first left on Anderson St. See the useR attendee map.
  • Attendants will be present to assist.

Bus (free):

  • Walk to the FLOWERS DR AT DUKE GARDENS stop, about 10 minutes from Penn Pavilion (see useR attendee map).
  • Bus runs every 30 minutes. It is about a 4-minute ride.
  • Take the EAST-SWIFT-WEST or WEST TO EAST NO BLUE LIGHT bus.
  • Get off at the ANDERSON ST AT CAMPUS DRIVE LOT stop (or tell the driver you want to be left at the stop for the Nasher).
  • Last pickup at ANDERSON ST AT CAMPUS DRIVE LOT stop is 8:32pm (Isabel note: I am confirming this).
  • Bus schedule details: https://parking.duke.edu/buses-vans/summer-2025-csf-detour.

Transportation

Parking

Parking is $2.00/hour.

If you have a vehicle, park at the Bryan Center Parking Garage (Parking Garage IV Visitor), The entrance is just off Science Drive, adjacent to the Bryan Center and near the Chapel.

If the garage is full, use the Science Drive Garage at the corner of Route 751/Cameron Blvd. and Science Drive. Enter on Thomas Center Dr. off Science Dr, last turn before you reach Cameron Blvd.

Taxis and ride shares

If you’re coming to / leaving useR with a cab or ride share, we recommend being dropped off / picked up in the following locations:

  • During weekdays from 7:00-8:30 PM, rideshares (Uber, Lyft) and taxis are restricted from dropping off or picking up at the Bryan Center Circle, West Campus Bus Stop, Research Drive Circle, and East Campus Bus Stop, according to Duke University. We recommend being dropped off / picked up at the corner of Towerview and Union Drive.

  • On weekends we recommend being dropped off / picked up at the roundabout behind the Bryan Center.

Biking

There are plenty of places where you can lock up your bike nearby Penn Pavilion. Bikes that are locked up are generally safe on campus during the day, but we don’t recommend leaving them at the bike racks overnight.

Food

You can find out about nearby food and coffee options, along with hours of operation here. Many of them are located in the Brodhead Center or the Bryan Center.

There is a microwave in the Brodhead Center near the Duke Café.