Getting to Niagara University
Airports
- Regional airport is the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, located 25 miles from the conference hotels and Niagara University’s campus.
- Car transport and ride-share options are plentiful and can be seen here.
- There is more limited service at the Niagara Falls International Airport, which is located 9 miles from the conference hotels and 6 miles from campus.
- Toronto Pearson International Airport is 78 miles from campus (border crossing required from Canada to US).
Train
- Amtrak has a station in Niagara Falls, NY USA located two miles from the conference hotels and Niagara University’s campus.
Car
- If driving to campus, navigate to “5795 Lewiston Rd, Lewiston, NY 14109.” Parking is available on campus at no cost (navigate to “Dwyer Ice Arena”).
Conference Shuttle: Hotel-University
The shuttle holds 42 people and roundtrip from the hotels to NU’s campus (with pick-up and drop-off time) is approximately 40 minutes. We strongly encourage people to plan for the early shuttle on Friday and Saturday morning. 7:20 AM is early, but you will be guaranteed to arrive on campus before events commence.
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FROM |
TO | DAY/TIME |
DETAILS |
| NU’s Bailo Hall | Love Canal & Returning | Thursday, 3:30-5:30 PM | For Pre-Conference Registrants |
| Doubletree Hotel
Hyatt Hotel Holiday Inn |
Niagara University Campus | Friday, 7:20 AM
Friday, 8:00 AM Friday, 8:40 AM
|
Shuttle will start at Doubletree and continue until full, then head to NU’s campus |
| NU Outside Glynn Hall | Doubletree Hotel | Friday, 4:30 PM
Friday, 5:10 PM Friday, 5:50 PM |
For Keynote Event |
| Doubletree Hotel
Hyatt Hotel Holiday Inn |
Niagara University Campus | Saturday, 7:20 AM
Saturday, 8:00 AM Saturday, 8:40 AM |
Shuttle will start at Doubletree and continue until full, then head to NU’s campus |
| NU Outside Dining Commons | Underground Railroad Heritage Museum | Saturday, 6:45 PM
Saturday, 7:10 PM Saturday, 7:30 PM |
For Keynote Event |
| Underground Railroad Heritage Museum | Doubletree Hotel
Hyatt Hotel Holiday Inn |
Saturday, 9:30 PM
Saturday, 9:50 PM Saturday, 10:10 PM |
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| Doubletree Hotel
Hyatt Hotel Holiday Inn |
Niagara University Campus | Sunday, 7:30 AM
Sunday, 8:10 AM
|
Shuttle will start at Doubletree and continue until full, then head to NU’s campus |
| NU Outside Dining Commons | Doubletree Hotel
Hyatt Hotel Holiday Inn |
Sunday, 2:30 PM
Sunday, 3:10 PM
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Things to do in the Niagara University Area
As a special offer exclusively for attendees of the PJSA conference, you can book a discounted hot air balloon ride with Air Fallsview Balloon Ride, Niagara Falls’ newest attraction!
- Retail tickets are: Adult: $50 | Child (under 11): $45 | Under 2: Complimentary
- With Discount Code NUPJC24: Adult: $35 | Child (under 11): $32 | Under 2: Complimentary
Air Fallsview Balloon Ride is located at 454 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY and can be reached at 716.513.0001. It is open daily 10am-10pm (weather permitting).
Amusement Attractions:
- Cave of the Winds
- Maid of the Mist
- Canal Side
- Grand Island Fun Center
- Adventure Landing
- Dave & Busters
- Lasertron
Museums:
- Buffalo Museum of Science
- Buffalo History Museum
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum
- Buffalo Harbor Museum
- Iron Island Museum
- Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum
- The Steel Plant Museum
- Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
- The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
- Explore More Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children Museum
Historical Sites:
- Old Fort Niagara
- Theodore Roosevelt’s Inaugural Site
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
- Buffalo Naval Park
Animals & Nature Attractions:
Music & Entertainment:
Bookstores:
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