Philadelphia & Logistics
The Conference Hotel
Sheraton Society HillOne Dock Street (2nd and Walnut Streets)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
www.sheraton.com/societyhill
Toll free: 800 325 3535
Tel: 215 238 6000
Fax: 215 238 6652
The Conference will take place at the Sheraton Society Hill located in Philadelphia's historic district only blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The hotel is warm and wonderfully laid out with a spacious lobby full of couches for impromptu conversations. There are several restaurants and a bar in the hotel and other excellent restaurants of all flavors are all within walking distance.
Book your room online now to get our special NAMAC Conference rate. Offer is only good until September 7th
Single or Double $129
Triple or Quad $139
Suites $350 and up
This is a great rate during for this very desirable time of year in a city that has become a major tourist and conference destination where hotels like the Sheraton Society Hill book fast and are expensive.
The Sheraton Society Hill is located in the Historic District.
http://www.pcvb.org/ab_phil/mapsdetail.asp
If you are not able to book at room at the Sheraton you might want
to consider sharing a room. Go the Join the Discussion
and post that you are looking for a roommate at the conference hotel.
And as a last resort, if you can't get a room at the Sheraton here are some links to helpful websites with hotel information. The Sheraton is located in the Historic District of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Convention and Visitor's Bureau – click on lodging http://www.pcvb.org
Greater Phila Tourism & Marketing Commission http://www.gophila.com/accommodations/
Conference Resource Area and Shipping to the Hotel
You may ship up to 400 pieces of literature to display and distribute
at the resource area in the Hospitality Room to the Hotel, for receipt
no earlier than September 26. Please note that you will be responsible
for shipping or carrying away any remainders at the close of the conference.
Any items left after October 2 will be discarded. Conference organizers
reserve the right to oversee the display area and remove any unsuitable
articles.
Shipping address is:
Mr. Tom Weitzel
NAMAC Conference
Sheraton Society Hill Hotel
1 Dock Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel. 215/238-6000
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Travel Information
Ride the Rails and Save!Amtrak Discount Offer
Philadelphia is less than 90 minutes from New York City by train and 2 hours from Washington, DC. Amtrak is offering 10% discount off the lowest available fare to Philadelphia.
For more information call 800 872 7245.
Reference the NAMAC Conference Code X73H-946 when booking your tickets.
Due to the current climate in the air travel industry special discounts and offers have been hard to come by but we are still working on it. Check back before booking your ticket. But remember to book early to save the most!
US AirwaysUS Airways is offering 5% to 15% discount on airline travel, depending on class and purchase date. Download PDF for complete details and restrictions on US Airways.
For more information call 877 874 7687, 8:00 am- 9:30 pm EST.
Reference our Gold File Number 70183478.
Getting to the Hotel Using Public Transportation in Philadelphia
From Amtrak's 30th Street Station
Exit the Station through the 30th Street doorway (opposite the side
with the angel statute) and cross the street to the entrance for the
Market-Frankford Line (the Blue Line). Take an east bound train to
2nd & Market Streets. Walk south two blocks to the Sheraton Society
Hill.
Taxis are also available at the station.
From Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia's regional public transportation authority, SEPTA, regularly
runs the R1 train from most airport terminals to Center City, Market
East Station. From Market East, pick up the Market-Frankford Line
(the Blue Line) at 11th Street. Take an east bound train to 2nd &
Market Streets. Walk south two blocks to the Sheraton Society Hill.
For the train schedule from the airport, visit http://septa.org/service/pdfs/R1Airport.pdf
Taxis are available at the airport. Fare currently, as of September
2, 2005, is $25 flat rate. Check airport signs for designated taxi
areas outside of baggage claim.
Airport shuttles for Center City Philadelphia are also available.
Check airport signs for designated shuttle areas outside of baggage
claim.
Click here for driving directions to the Sheraton Society Hill.
Getting Around
Beyond the vibrant media community, Philadelphia is also an important tourist destination due to its rich variety of historic treasures and its sophisticated and diverse cultural offerings. The city ranks as one of the top five U.S. tourist destinations. There are hosts of premiere art institutions from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, known for its Duchamp collection and the "Rocky" steps, to more eclectic offerings such as the Mutter Museum not to be confused with the Mummer Museum.
Philadelphians live in Center City, not downtown. And each neighborhood is rich in character and full of greenery which will be turning to the hues of autumn at the time of the Conference. It is a wonderfully walkable city boasting some of the best examples of all types of American architecture. Philadelphia also has many community based arts centers that have gallery spaces, small screening rooms and social spaces that is expanding by the minutes with new arts communities rising up in the neighborhoods of Northern Liberties, Kensington and Fishtown.
Conference events will take you to many of these neighborhoods. But consider coming early or staying through Sunday to explore.
For more info about Philadelphia visit www.gophila.com.
Restaurant Guide
Philadelphia is a great food town. And many restaurants are offering
discounts to conference attendees.
For restaurant suggestions ask to look at our menu book at the registration
area. And also take advantage of these special offers!Special Restaurant
Offers for NAMAC Conference Registrants
Society Hill
The conference neighborhood, from Front to 6th
Streets, Lombard to Market Streets.
Swanky Bubbles Restaurant and Champagne Bar
Philadelphia's only premier champagne bar and restaurant serves up
delicious modern Asian dishes every day until 1am!
10 S. Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215/928-1200
www.swankybubbles.com
20% off your total food bill with conference badge
Old City
Just north of Society Hill, Front to 5th Streets, Market to Callowhill Streets.Dinardo's Famous Seafood Restaurant
Known for their famous crabs, flown in fresh daily from the Gulf.
Full menu of assorted fresh seafood, chicken, steak, and pasta.
312 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19135
215/925-5115
10% off total food bill with conference badge
Marmont Steakhouse and Bar
Old City's only steakhouse & bar serves up delicious, affordable
steaks and American dishes.
222 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215/923-1100
www.marmont.net
20% off your total food bill with conference badge
Ristorante Panorama
14 North Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215/922-7800
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, as selected by our sommelier,
when you present the gift card available from Conference Registration,
upon arrival, to either a server or bartender. One card per person.
Queen Village
Just south of Society Hill, Front to 6th Streets, Lombard to Washington Streets.
Cedars
Mediterranean Restaurant
616 S. 2nd Street (between South & Bainbridge)
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215/925-4950
10% off total food bill with conference badge
Creperie Beaumonde / L'Etage
624 South Sixth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Show your NAMAC badge at either at Creperie Beau Monde or L'etage
and receive specially discounted beers & wines.
http://www.creperie-beaumonde.com/
Center City East
6th Street to Broad Streets, Lombard to Vine Streets.
We do have nice coupons for your group if the wish to check us out.
Cafe Nola & Co.
Head House Square
414 South Second St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
$10.00 off the purchase a regular entrée with coupon available
from Conference Registration
Center City West
Broad to 25thth Streets, Lombard to Vine Streets.Audrey Claire
Cozy neighborhood favorite offering breezy Mediterranean fare.
276 South 20th Street
(215) 731-1222
http://www.audreyclaire.com
Show your conference badge for a complimentary dessert.
Loie Brasserie and Bar
A bedazzling French Bistro restaurant and nightlife extravaganza.
Indulge.
128 S. 19th Street
Phila. Pa 19103
215.568.0808
http://www.Loie215.com
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 5-2am, Sunday 11:30-2am.
$4 appetizers from a select menu, $2 Domestic Draft beers,
$3 Mixed Well Drinks from 5:30-7:30 p.m. during the NAMAC Conference
Twenty Manning
Chic Asian-influenced bistro off trendy Rittenhouse Square.
261 South 20th Street
(215) 731-0900
http://www.twentymanning.com
Show your conference badge for a complimentary dessert.
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