Traveling to Norwalk
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.
Flying to Norwalk
Flights to Norwalk are plentiful, but require significant transportation after landing. The closest major airports, in order, are LaGuardia, JFK, then Newark.
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.
Generally, the best airport to fly into will depend on what airline you choose to fly with.
Staying Overnight in Norwalk
Recommended Hotels
- Sono Marriott
- It can get pricey but it is the closest hotel to arena
- Even Hotel Norwalk
- Affordable, clean, last remodeled in 2018 and about 10 minutes away
- Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk
- New in 2018 and about 10 minutes away
- DoubleTree Connecticut Avenue
- Decent Hotel
Not Recommended - Don't stay here
- Red Carpet Inn
- Norwalk Inn
Traveling to the Venue
- Ride sharing services
- Uber, Lyft, etc
- Car rental may be prefferable
