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* 50 Day is staffed M-F 10a-6p. If you want to mail your robot ahead of coming to the event that can be accommodated. We can be there to sign for it.
* 50 Day is staffed M-F 10a-6p. If you want to mail your robot ahead of coming to the event that can be accommodated. We can be there to sign for it.


==== '''<big><u>Flying to Norwalk</u></big>''' ====
== Getting to Norwalk, CT ==
Flights to Norwalk are plentiful, but require significant transportation after landing. The closest major airports, in order, are LaGuardia, JFK, then Newark.


==== Driving ====
All of these airports are 50-90 minutes by car, or 2-3 hours via public transportation. If you are flying to the event, renting a car is strongly encouraged. All public transit routes require a significant number of stops and transfers, and will be an adventure in and of themselves. Negotiating this with robots and equipment is unlikely to be an enjoyable experience. Flying into Hartford is only recommended with car rental, public transit options are all over 4 hours.
Norwalk is pretty accessible by major highways. The closest exist to [https://goo.gl/maps/aBnAYMGkXc7oYrWT7 our location] is Exit 15 off I-95. We are also accessible off Exit 40 from the Merritt Parkway. Route 7 Also terminates in norwalk and is a close drive. There is a good amount of parking available at and around our location.


==== Train / Mass Transit ====
Generally, the best airport to fly into will depend on what airline you choose to fly with.
NHRL is surprisingly accessible by train. If you are coming from the New York metro area you can take any [http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm New Haven Line] train to the [[wikipedia:South_Norwalk_station|South Norwalk Station]]. From there its about a 0.5 mile walk. Also if you message any member of the crew in discord we are happy to pop over and pick you up. If you are taking the train from further away, the nearest [https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train Amtrak Acela] stop is Stamford, CT. from there its a an easy transfer to the [http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm New Haven Line] for a quick 10 minute ride to South Norwalk.


==== Flying ====
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=== <u>Staying Overnight in Norwalk</u> ===
If you are looking to Fly to Norwalk typically the cheapest flights are headed into New York City. La Guardia (LGA) is the closest airport with a lot of flights. John F Kenendy International Airport (JFK) is not that much further away and has more flights. If you are lucky you might be able to find a flight into Westchester (HPN) which is substantially closer. Taking mass transit from any of these airports is rarely practical typical travel times via mass transit are in the 2-3 hours with multiple changes required. Renting a car or an Uber/Lyft is likely your best bet. It can be anywhere from a 45 minute to 1 Hour 45 minute drive to Norwalk.


== Getting your Robot to CT ==
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==== Recommended Hotels ====
We are willing to accept delivery of your robot ahead of your arrival. We get daily UPS/FedEx deliveries and have loading docks that can accept LTL shipments. '''Before shipping anything it is important to let [[Ryan Sasloe]] know its coming!''' If you are shipping a robot its best to ship it 50 Day street instead of 165 Water Street.


Suggested Robot Shipping Address:
* Sono Marriott

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** It can get pricey but it is the closest hotel to arena
NHRL c/o Ryan Sasloe
* Even Hotel Norwalk

50 Day Street, Norwalk, CT 06854

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== Staying Overnight in Norwalk ==

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==== Recommended Hotels ====
These hotels are nothing fancy but should provide you with a clean, relaxing stay before or after a long day of robot combat. You should be able to find accommodations for around $100 - $150 a night. In general if you stay places that are charging under $100 a night in CT you are going to have a bad time. It's worth the extra 20 bucks to stay somewhere nicer. Generally, Norwalk has pretty low crime and you can feel safe leaving robot stuff in your car.
* [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hpnrn-residence-inn-norwalk/ Sono Marriott]
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** It can get pricey but it is the only hotel in walking distance to the event.
* [https://www.ihg.com/evenhotels/hotels/us/en/norwalk/orqev/hoteldetail Even Hotel Norwalk]
** Affordable, clean, last remodeled in 2018 and about 10 minutes away
** Affordable, clean, last remodeled in 2018 and about 10 minutes away
* Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk
* [https://www.hotelzerodegrees.com/hotels/norwalk/ Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk]
** New in 2018 and about 10 minutes away
** New in 2018 and about 10 minutes away
* DoubleTree Connecticut Avenue
* [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/orqdtdt-doubletree-norwalk/ DoubleTree Connecticut Avenue]
** Decent Hotel
** Decent Hotel


==== Not Recommended - Don't stay here ====
==== Not Recommended - Don't stay here ====
The following hotels have poor reviews from bot builders. In general they may be the cheapest but they tend to not be very nice of clean.

* Red Carpet Inn
* Red Carpet Inn
* Norwalk Inn
* Norwalk Inn


==== Traveling to the Venue ====
== What else is there to do in Norwalk ==
NHRL is located pretty close to Norwalks central business district. The area is known as [http://www.visitsono.com SONO] Its about a 5 minute walk from where the event is.

Attractions

* [https://www.maritimeaquarium.org Norwalk Aquarium] - New Englands Largest Aquarium
* [http://www.westctnrhs.org/tower.htm Switch Tower Museum] - Cool old Train Stuff
* [https://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org Stepping Stones Childrens Museum] - Good for kids
* [https://www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com Lockwood Mathews Mansion] - Rumored to be Austin's house.. but its not.
* [https://www.norwalkct.org/2094/Calf-Pasture-and-Shady-Beach Calf Pasture Beach] - Very nice beach

Food (Just some of a ton of spots) within walking distance

* [https://www.sonobaking.com SONO Bakery]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/JJmEhmKqLhabDdyEA Burger Bar and Bistro]
* [https://mechanoodlebar.com Mecha Noodle Bar]
* [http://www.elsegundorestaurants.com/norwalk/ El Segundo Mexican]
* [https://www.pokemoto.com Pokemoto]
* [http://www.washingtonprimect.com Washington Prime]
* [http://matchsono.com Match]
* [https://tablaowinebar.com Tablao]
* [https://www.theblindrhino.com The Blind Rhino]
* [https://www.thespreadsono.com The Spread]
* [https://www.bruculino.com Brucilno]

Shopping


* [https://www.thesonocollection.com/en.html The Sono Collection] - A huge mall in walking distance.
* Ride sharing services
** Uber, Lyft, etc
* Car rental may be prefferable

Revision as of 15:16, 14 April 2021

Norwalk, CT as Rendered by Google Earth. Click to see relevant locations.

Norwalk is actually more accessible than you may think! There is also more to do in Norwalk than just fighting robots.

Wikitravel is a great place to get started. Their page on Norwalk has lots of activities.

Help for Bot Builders

We are always looking for ways to make it easier to compete.

  • Folks wishing to come Friday before the event are welcome to use our facilities all day, the team often stays late the night before while preparing for the event.
  • 50 Day is staffed M-F 10a-6p. If you want to mail your robot ahead of coming to the event that can be accommodated. We can be there to sign for it.

Getting to Norwalk, CT

Driving

Norwalk is pretty accessible by major highways. The closest exist to our location is Exit 15 off I-95. We are also accessible off Exit 40 from the Merritt Parkway. Route 7 Also terminates in norwalk and is a close drive. There is a good amount of parking available at and around our location.

Train / Mass Transit

NHRL is surprisingly accessible by train. If you are coming from the New York metro area you can take any New Haven Line train to the South Norwalk Station. From there its about a 0.5 mile walk. Also if you message any member of the crew in discord we are happy to pop over and pick you up. If you are taking the train from further away, the nearest Amtrak Acela stop is Stamford, CT. from there its a an easy transfer to the New Haven Line for a quick 10 minute ride to South Norwalk.

Flying

If you are looking to Fly to Norwalk typically the cheapest flights are headed into New York City. La Guardia (LGA) is the closest airport with a lot of flights. John F Kenendy International Airport (JFK) is not that much further away and has more flights. If you are lucky you might be able to find a flight into Westchester (HPN) which is substantially closer. Taking mass transit from any of these airports is rarely practical typical travel times via mass transit are in the 2-3 hours with multiple changes required. Renting a car or an Uber/Lyft is likely your best bet. It can be anywhere from a 45 minute to 1 Hour 45 minute drive to Norwalk.

Getting your Robot to CT

We are willing to accept delivery of your robot ahead of your arrival. We get daily UPS/FedEx deliveries and have loading docks that can accept LTL shipments. Before shipping anything it is important to let Ryan Sasloe know its coming! If you are shipping a robot its best to ship it 50 Day street instead of 165 Water Street.

Suggested Robot Shipping Address:

NHRL c/o Ryan Sasloe

50 Day Street, Norwalk, CT 06854

Staying Overnight in Norwalk

Recommended Hotels

These hotels are nothing fancy but should provide you with a clean, relaxing stay before or after a long day of robot combat. You should be able to find accommodations for around $100 - $150 a night. In general if you stay places that are charging under $100 a night in CT you are going to have a bad time. It's worth the extra 20 bucks to stay somewhere nicer. Generally, Norwalk has pretty low crime and you can feel safe leaving robot stuff in your car.

Not Recommended - Don't stay here

The following hotels have poor reviews from bot builders. In general they may be the cheapest but they tend to not be very nice of clean.

  • Red Carpet Inn
  • Norwalk Inn

What else is there to do in Norwalk

NHRL is located pretty close to Norwalks central business district. The area is known as SONO Its about a 5 minute walk from where the event is.

Attractions

Food (Just some of a ton of spots) within walking distance

Shopping

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