Location and Accommodations
Location
All East Coast Autumn Series on Aging activities will be held at the:
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Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
4200 City Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA, 19131
Tel: 215-879-4000
Fax: 215-879-9020
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www.philadelphiacityavenue.hilton.com
Accommodations
We have secured a special group rate of $135.00 plus taxes, single or double occupancy, at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue. Space is limited and rooms at this rate will be offered until August 20, 2006 or until our block is sold out, whichever comes first.
Please call
1-800-HILTONS to make your reservations. When booking your reservations, please advise the agent that you are with the
American Society on Aging group. All guest room reservations must be accompanied by a major credit card for guarantee. Any cancellations must be made at least 24-hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty.
Driving Directions to the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
From NY & NJ (Points North): Take NJ Turnpike South to Exit 6 (Pennsylvania Turnpike). Follow to Exit 20, I-476 South (Mid County/Philadelphia/Chester). Continue on I-476 south to Exit 16, I-76 East (Philadelphia). Follow to Exit 339 (City Avenue). Hotel is on left at 4th light.
From Philadelphia Airport: Take I-95 North to Exit 13, I-76 West (Valley Forge). Follow to Exit 339 (City Avenue). Hotel is on left at 4th light.
From South Jersey/Atlantic City: Take NJ Turnpike to Exit 3 or Atlantic City Expressway; follow signs for Philadelphia/Walt Whitman Bridge to I-76 West (Valley Forge). Follow to Exit 339 (City Avenue). Hotel is on left at 4th light.
From Washington DC & Baltimore (Points South): Take I-95 North to Philadelphia. Follow to Exit 13, I-76 West (Valley Forge). Follow to Exit 339 (City Avenue). Hotel is on left at 4th light.
From Harrisburg (Points West): Take Pennsylvania Turnpike East (I-76) to Exit 326 (Valley Forge). Pay toll and continue on I-76 East to Philadelphia. Follow to Exit 339 (City Avenue). Hotel is on left at 4th light.
From Poconos: Take Pennsylvania Turnpike, Northeast Extension (I-476) South to Exit 20, (Mid County/Philadelphia/Chester). Continue on I-476 South to Exit 16, I-76 East (Philadelphia). Follow to Exit 339 (City Avenue). Hotel is on left at 4th light.
Hotel Parking
Self Parking: $5.00 per day
Valet Parking: $ 10.00 per day
Air Travel
ASSOCIATION TRAVEL CONCEPTS (ATC) is the official travel agency for ASA and the 2006 Autumn Series on Aging.
Please make your reservation using one of the following options:
For more details, please log on to our conference website www.asaging.org/autumn-series
AIRPORT
Philadelphia International Airport
Distance from hotel: 12 miles.
Drive time: 15 minutes.
Estimated Cab Fares From the Hilton Philadelphia City Line
The Hilton's Bellman will happily call you a cab, however they request approximately 15 minutes advance notice.
Estimated fares from hotel to:
- Manayunk - $12.00 to $20.00
- Main Line (Montgomery Ave) - $12.00 to $20.00
- Center City - $15.00 to $25.00
* Please note that all of the above rates will vary depending on time of day and traffic; as well as depend on the exact location of your destination.
Things to Do & See Around Philadelphia
Lights of Liberty:
http://www.lightsofliberty.org
Sound and light show reliving America's Revolution
It's the next best thing to time travel. Using 21st century technology, Lights of Liberty peels away modern life and drops you smack in the middle of America's struggle for independence. At dusk, you'll don lightweight headsets and follow a costumed guide through cobblestoned streets where hand-painted images, some up to five stories high, are projected onto Independence Hall, Carpenter's Hall and other historic buildings.
CONTACT INFO: 6th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia (877) GO 2-1776
National Constitution Center
http://www.constitutioncenter.org
The world's only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution
It's only four pages long, but the U.S. Constitution is among the most influential and important documents in the history of the world. The 160,000-square-foot National Constitution Center explores and explains this amazing document through high-tech exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays. In the star-shaped Kimmel Theater, powerful music, a live actor and 360 degrees multi-media images tell the story of We the People.
CONTACT INFO: 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia (215) 409-6600
Once Upon a Nation
http://nps.gov/inde/home.htm
Rediscover Philadelphia's heritage with a series of events in and around Independence Hall, including twilight storytellers, light shows, and guided tours. In late summer, the newly renovated Franklin Square will open with a restored fountain, The Liberty Carousel, and a miniature golf course.
CONTACT INFO: (800) 537-7676
'Windy City' at the Walnut Street Theatre
http://www.walnutstreettheatre.org
Love is in the air in the Windy City, Chicago, 1929. Our story begins with reporter Hildebrand "Hildy" Johnson. News on the street is that he's going to quit the business, marry the daughter of a movie mogul and take a job at the studios. He has one last story to write – and it's an interview with Earle Williams, a criminal who's scheduled to hang in the morning. There's an escape, a shooting and a scoop to be had. With a score by Tony Macaulay, who has sold over 52 million records worldwide with pop classics like "Build Me Up Buttercup" and "Don't Give Up On Us Baby," this show will be Front Page news!
CONTACT INFO: 825 Walnut Street (215) 574-3550
Tickets available thru www.Ticketmaster.com
Philadelphia Area Restaurants
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(Manayunk) |
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| Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant |
4120 Main Street |
(215) 482-8220 |
| Bayou Bar and Grill |
4245 Main Street |
(215) 482-2560 |
| Jake's Restaurant |
4365 Main Street |
(215) 483-0444 |
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(South Street) |
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| Bridget Foy's |
200 South Street |
(215) 922-1813 |
| A Peace of Sole |
524 S 4TH Street |
(215) 925-2100 |
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(Old City) |
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| Café Spice |
35 S 2nd Street |
(215) 627-6273 |
| City Tavern |
138 S 2nd Street |
(215) 413-1443 |
| Philadelphia Fish & Co. |
207 Chestnut Street |
(215) 625-8605 |
| The Plough & The Stars |
123 Chestnut Street |
(215) 733-0300 |
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| (Rittenhouse Square & Center City) |
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| Devon Seafood Grill |
225 S 18th Street |
(215) 546-5940 |
| Happy Rooster |
118 S 16th Street |
(215) 963-9311 |
| Zanzibar Blue (Jazz) |
Broad & Walnut Sts |
(215) 732-4500 |
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(Main Line) |
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| Gillane's |
43 Cricket Ave., Ardmore |
(610) 896-1622 |
| Margaret Kuo's |
175 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne |
(610) 688-7200 |
| La Collina |
37-41 Ashland Ave., Bala Cynwyd |
(610) 668-1780 |
| Olive Garden |
83 City Line Ave., Bala Cynwyd |
(610) 664-4720 |
| Chops |
401 City Line Ave., Bala Cynwyd |
(610) 668-3400 |
| Delmonico's Steakhouse @ The Hilton |
4200 City Ave., Bala Cynwyd |
(215) 879-4000 |
