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Richard Leakey Memorial Conference

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Charles B. Wang Center, Theater

Charles B. Wang Center

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Directions to Charles B. Wang Center

 
 

Accommodations

Local Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn 

The Hilton Garden Inn is located directly on campus. Each room offers a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and complimentary wireless.  The hotel offers complimentary shuttle transportation from the Stony Brook train station, Port Jefferson and Stony Brook Villages, and the SmithHaven Mall. 

Holiday Inn

The Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook is located less than 2 miles from Stony Brook University Campus. The hotel offers free shuttle service to and from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Hospital and Stony Brook Train Station. Rate includes, free hot breakfast buffet and free wireless internet.

To make a reservation, call 1-800-HOLIDAY or click here to visit their website.

Three Village Inn

Located in historic Stony Brook village, the inn is also home to 2 wonderful restaurants and walking distance to the village center offering more dining and shopping options.

Click here to visit their website. Click here to make a reservation.

Danfords

Located on the water in Port Jefferson village, just a ten-minute drive from the Charles B. Wang Center. Danfords features 2 lovely restaurants with waterview as well as room service.

Click here to make a reservation.

Restaurants

On Campus:

*Cash is not accepted at dining locations on campus.

Jasmine Market

Located inside the Wang Center. Open 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday.

Freshly Made Salads • Sandwiches and Wraps• Fruit Cups • Overnight Oats • Yogurt Parfaits• Chips • Assorted Bottled Beverages• Candy • Snack Packs • Pastries and Muffins• Ice Cream Novelties

Northern Coast Kitchen & Cocktails (American)

Conveniently located inside the Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook
Website

The Student Activities Center (SAC) Food Court

  • Big Parm - enjoy all of your parm favorites over pasta or on a hero
  • Corner Deli - Made to order sandwiches and wraps
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • Made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, bagels, fresh fruit, yogurt and coffee
  • Kickin’ Chickin offers signature chicken sandwiches and grill favorites
  • Seawolves Pizza and Italian specialties
  • Stir-fry
  • Soups and grab and go sandwiches and salads
  • Sushi-Do - wakame seaweed salad, steamed edamame, sushi rolls, special maki, sushi burritos and combo meals

Click here for the map

 

Off Campus: Walking Distance

Green Tea (Chinese)

One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area (and on Long Island) offers authentic Sichuan cuisine.
Website

Green Cactus  (Mexican)

A popular Tex-Mex place offering a variety of burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. Good for take out or for a quick lunch.
Yelp

Taj Crown of India (Indian)

An Indian restaurant, offering an all-you-can-eat options during lunch and a la carte menu for dinner. Adjacent to it is a Velvet Lounge, a bar with an outdoor seating, popular among Stony Brook students and faculty.
Website

Ichi Sushi & Ramen (Japanese)

High quality suchi and ramen in cozy location.
Website

Súp Vietnamese Phở & Grill (Vietnamese)

Fresh, classic Vietnamese and pho with funky vibe.
Website

Off Campus: Driving Distance

 

Domo Sushi (Japanese)

A local favorite sushi place, offering reasonable priced lunch specials. Fish is always fresh and the service is great.
Yelp

Ruvo (Italian)

RUVO has a rustic feel with trendy cuisine and a diverse wine list offering wines from Long Island, California, and Italy.
Website

Del Fuego (TexMex)

Voted “Best Tex Mex” by Long Island Press. 
Website

The Bench Bar + Grill (Casual American)

Casual American fair serving burgers and salads in a roomy sports bar setting.
Website

 

 

 

 

Parking

If you plan to park on campus, select the box under registration in order to get the discounted rate.

  • Parking  rates are $6/day if you register in advance for the conference. $24/day without registration.
  • Pre-paid parking is only valid in the Administration Parking Garage.
  • Parking is free if you are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn on campus.
  • If you’re staying in the Holiday Inn Express, there will be shuttles available.
  • If you are coming to campus for Louise Leakey's lecture, parking is available for no charge after 4:00 pm in the Faculty Staff/Resident lots on campus. The closest ones to the Staller Center are Lots #1 & #2 (entrance for these is off  Circle Rd) or Lot #3 (stadium lot F/S area).

  • Click here for a map to show parking locations.