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Visiting Moscow

We are excited to welcome you for our annual University of Idaho Graduate English Conference in Moscow, Idaho! We have compiled some information, recommendations, and tips to make your visit to Moscow a lot easier. Here are a list of questions you might have before coming here:

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do I get here?

Moscow is a city in Northern Idaho, situated along the Washington/Idaho border. Arriving in Moscow is fairly easy, but because it is not a major metropolitan area, there are some considerations:

 

  • By car: Major road connections are US 95 (north-south) and Highway 8 (east-west) which are routed through central Moscow.

 

 

  • By bus: Northwestern Trailways offers daily bus services to Moscow, ID from Western Washington (via Spokane) and from Southern Idaho to Moscow.

There are plenty of hotel options within walking distance of the University of Idaho campus and downtown Moscow. Here's a list of our recommedations:
 
1516 West Pullman Rd.
(208) 882-0550
 
645 West Pullman Rd.
(208) 885-1480
 
175 Peterson Dr.
(208) 883-1503
 
101 Baker St.
(208) 882-5511
 
1000 West Pullman Rd.
(208) 882-4600
Where do I stay?
How do I get from place to place?
Moscow covers a fairly small area--it's less than 10 miles across--with downtown and the University of Idaho at its center. It's pretty easy to get around, even for visitors unfamiliar with the area. Here are a few things to consider as you work to get from Point A to Point B:

 

  • On foot: Moscow's sidewalks and bike lanes make it easy to navigate without a car or taxi. To make walking around campus easier, check out a map of the university.

 

  • By car: When you do have you're own mode of transportation, it can be difficult to navigate parking on campus and in town. Parking on the street is free off-campus (unless otherwise stated). Most parking in and around downtown has a 3 hour limit, so, keep this in mind when deciding where to park. UI has a reciprocal agreement with Washington State University allowing you to park with WSU permits on campus. For other visitors, Red, Purple, and Silver lots are free on the weekends and after 5 pm on weekdays.

 

  • By bus: Moscow provides a free fixed-route bus schedule on weekdays before 6 pm. If you don't feel like walking, feel free to grab a ride at a bus stop.

 

 
Where should I eat?
Most of the dining options on campus are closed during the weekend. However, there are a lot of options to satisfy your culinary curiosity in downtown Moscow. Feel free to call ahead. Several places take reservations for lunch and dinner.

 

 

 

Where do I shop?
If you arrive in Moscow and realize that you have forgotten something, no problem, there are a variety of shops ranging from grocery stores to clothing stores close to hotels and campus. Feel free to walk or grab a free ride on our fixed-route buses

 

 

 

 

 

What is there to do?
Moscow is a lively college town. There are a variety of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops to choose from for your after-dinner entertainment. The Kenworthy Theater hosts films and live performances downtown. On Saturdays between April and October, Moscow's downtown features local farmers, artisans, and businesses in their Farmer's Market. If you enjoy biking or hiking, there are several options in and around Moscow as well. 
 
Relevant events will be posted here closer to the time of our upcoming conference in Spring 2017.
 
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