Visitor’s Guide To The Pennsylvania Convention Center & Philadelphia, PA

This visitor’s guide page will give you everything you need to know about the Pennsylvania Convention Center located in Philadelphia, PA. Below you will find the address, events schedule, nearby hotels, directions, transportation and news.

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Pennsylvania Convention Center Address

1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Convention Center Phone Number: 1-800-428-9000
Convention Center Email: info@paconvention.com

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• Schedule of Confernence Events for 2015
• A List Of Top Hotels Around The Convention Center
• Directions and Information On Where To Park
• Transportation Options
• Convention Center News

Pennsylvania Convention Center 2015 Events Schedule

The Pennsylvania Convention Center is home to over 250 events each year. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of many of these upcoming events in 2015.

SEPTEMBER

Date	Event
09/14-09/17	Buffini and Company Success Tour Philadelphia
09/15-09/17	The RE 3 Conference-Developing the Future
09/16-09/17	Shale Insight 2015
09/17-09/17	GPPCMA Education Day
09/22-09/25	World Meeting of Families (WMOF)
09/29-10/02	ExL’s 9th Digital Pharma East (ADPE) Conference
09/30-10/01	IANS Philadelphia Forum

OCTOBER

Date	Event
10/01-10/04	Susan G Komen 3 Day Walk for the Cure
10/02-10/03	Medco: 2015 Customer Show
10/03-10/06	2015 Shop Org Convention – National Retail Federation
10/05-10/06	Forbes: 30 under 30 Conference
10/07-10/09	UBM Canon LLC
10/08-10/08	Labor Arbitration Institute: Philadelphia Program on Labor Law and Labor Arbitration
10/08-10/08	White and Williams 10th Annual Coverage College
10/09-10/09	GPCC Annual Meeting
10/10-10/10	Girls Empowerement Event
10/12-10/14	The CHART-Exchange
10/12-10/14	M&A East Conference
10/15-10/16	First Annual National Trade Show on Accessibility (Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern PA)
10/16-10/17	Philadelphia High School Fair
10/17-10/20	American Trucking Associations, Inc.
10/18-10/18	Book Festival (Raveena Media Group)
10/19-10/19	Daimler Trucks NA Customer Appreciation Event
10/19-10/21	alphabroder National Sales Meeting
10/20-10/20	Jostens: Mike Smith Seminar
10/22-10/22	Personal Injury Practicum DRI
10/23-10/26	Frontiers in Basic Science
10/23-10/26	Aesthetics Expo 2015
10/23-10/24	Chosen 300 Ministries
10/23-10/23	African American Chamber of Commerce – AACCESS Meeting
10/23-10/27	Functional Movement Systems – Continuing Education Courses
10/24-10/24	Alternate Universes – Yu Gi Oh Regional Tournament
10/24-10/24	Philadelphia Estate Planning Council (PEPC) Outreach Program
10/24-10/29	American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
10/27-10/27	The Enterprise Center- Philadelphia Spark
10/27-10/29	Neocon East Trade Show
10/27-10/30	Rock and Roll Half Marathon – Competitor Group, Inc.
10/29-10/29	2015 Fall Performing & Visual Arts (PVA) College Fair

NOVEMBER

Date	Event
11/01-11/02	Ernst & Young Philadelphia Business Forum
11/01-11/05	United States Department of Treasury CFPB Northeast Meeting
11/01-11/04	INFORMS 2015 Annual Meeting
11/04-11/05	2015 PANTS Expo
11/06-11/07	Moss Scientific Conference
11/06-11/06	Blank Rome 10th Annual Emerging Litigation Issues for In-House Counsel
11/07-11/08	Star City games: Magic the Gathering Tournament
11/07-11/07	Wolfel and Associates
11/07-11/08	Philadelphia Bike Expo
11/08-11/08	NACAC Fair
11/08-11/08	National Portfolio Day – UARTS
11/09-11/15	National Science Teachers Assn
11/10-11/10	Independence Blue Cross Foundation
11/12-11/15	Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
11/13-11/13	City of Philadelphia: Community Services Conference-PMHCC
11/14-11/15	Solid Ground Dance Convention
11/16-11/16	Kelby One Training
11/17-11/19	Aramark Connect
11/17-11/18	PA Bar Institute: Estate Law Institute 2015
11/18-11/22	Philadelphia Marathon
11/19-11/19	Philadelphia Tribune 130th Anniversary Gala
11/19-11/19	Pennsylvania Conference for Women 2015
11/20-11/20	City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health In-Service Update
11/20-11/20	Urban Affairs Coalition – Annual Breakfast

DECEMBER

Date	Event
12/01-12/01	People United for Christ
12/04-12/05	WordCamp USA
12/05-12/07	American Epilepsy Society
12/08-12/08	Celebration of Councilwoman Tasco
12/10-12/11	PA Bar Institute: Real Estate Institute 2015
12/11-12/11	Army – Navy Boxing Classic 2015
12/30-01/02	Mummerfest – Mummer Fancy Brigade Association

This is just a few of the many events at the conference center. For a full calendar of events at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, click here.

4 & 5 Star Rated Hotels Within 1 Mile Of the Convention Center

Within one mile of the convention center, there are 16 four and five star hotels. Below is a list of these hotels in walking distance.

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia City Center 1100 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Home 2 Suites Convention Center Philadelphia 1200 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Four Points by Sheraton Hotel City Center Philadelphia 1201 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Marriott Hotel Downtown Philadelphia 1201 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Hampton Inn City Center Philadelphia 1301 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Loews Hotel Philadelphia 1200 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia City Center One East Penn Square Philadelphia, PA 19107 Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Downtown Philadelphia 21 North Juniper Street Philadelphia, PA 19107

Le Meridien Hotel Philadelphia 1421 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Rodeway Inn Philadelphia 1208 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Independent Hotel Philadelphia 1234 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Hyatt at the Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia 200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Morris House Hotel Philadelphia 225 South 8th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia 237 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Alexander Inn Philadelphia Spruce at 12th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Windsor Suites Philadelphia 1700 Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Directions And Where To Park

Are you looking for directions to the Convention Center, or guidance on where to park? Below is a map as well as directions to the convention center.

• From The Northern and Western Suburbs
  Take I-76 East to Exit 344 for I-676 East. Follow signs for Central Philadelphia. Take I-676 East and exit at Broad Street/Rt. 611 (2nd exit). You will be on Vine Street. Follow Vine Street to 12th Street (4 traffic lights)
• From I-95 Northbound, Philadelphia International Airport, Baltimore, Washington, and Delaware
  Take I-95 North to Exit 22 for Central Philadelphia I-676. Stay in the left lane of this exit. Follow signs for 676 West to the 1st exit (Broad Street). This exit brings you up onto 15th St. Get into the left lane and follow the sign for 611/Broad Street and make a left turn on to Vine Street. Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Make a right on to 12th Street. The entrances to the Convention Center are located two blocks ahead at the NE and NW corners of 12th & Arch Streets.
• From I-95 Southbound, New York, Northern and Central New Jersey
  Take I-95 South to Exit 22 for Central Philadelphia I-676. Stay in the left lane of this exit. Follow signs for 676 West to the 1st exit (Broad Street). This exit brings you up onto 15th St. Get into the left lane and follow the sign for 611/Broad Street and make a left turn on to Vine Street. Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Make a right on to 12th Street. The entrances to the Convention Center are located two blocks ahead at the NE and NW corners of 12th & Arch Streets.
• From the Pennsylvania Turnpike
  Follow Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 20 / I-476 (Mid County Interchange). Take I-476 South to Exit 16/ I-76E Philadelphia. Stay on I-76 East for approximately 12 miles. Exit at 344 / I- 676 East. Take I-676 East and exit at Broad Street/Rt. 611 (2nd exit). You will be on Vine Street. Follow Vine Street to 12th (4 traffic lights).
• From the New Jersey Turnpike (New York)
  Take the NJ Turnpike to exit 4 (Philadelphia / Camden Exit). Get onto 73 North and follow it to 38 West Take 38 West following the signs directing to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge (The Bridge is 30 West), crossing into Philadelphia. Follow the signs for Convention Center (this is Vine Street). Go approximately 6 blocks, make a left turn onto 12th Street.
• From PA 309
  Take PA 309 South to Pennsylvania Turnpike. Follow Turnpike West to Exit Mid County Interchange / 476S Chester. Take I-476 South to Exit 16 / I-76 Philadelphia. Stay on I-76 East for approximately 12 miles. Exit at 344 / I- 676 East. Take 676 East and exit at Broad Street/Rt. 611 (2nd exit). You will be on Vine Street. Follow Vine Street to 12th Street (4 traffic lights).
• From US 611
  Take US 611 South into Philadelphia (611 South becomes Broad Street). Go South on Broad Street for approximately 8 miles. In Center City, turn left onto Vine Street / Local Traffic. Follow Vine Street to 12th Street (2 traffic lights).
• From New Jersey and Atlantic City Area
  Take Atlantic City Expressway to 42 North. Follow 42 North to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge (Rt. 676), crossing into Philadelphia. Follow the signs for Convention Center (this is Vine Street). Go approximately 6 blocks, make a left turn onto 12th Street.

Transportation To and From All PA Convention Center Events

Arranging transportation is the easiest part. We have executive sedans to address all your ground transportation needs when traveling to & from The PA Convention Center. The Corportae Sedan Service operates 24 hours and 7 days each week.

We have many travel options including several limousines, sedans, and luxury SUV’s for you to select from and each have a bar stocked to meet your Philadelphia area traveling needs. Contact us for your round trip reservations.

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Other transportation options include:

• Car: We’re just a few minutes from I-95, which runs north and south, making it a breezy 1.5 hours from New York and 2.5 hours from Washington, D.C.

• Amtrak Rail Transportation: Amtrak operates trains from 30th Street Station with high-speed service along the Northeast Corridor and points north, east, west and south. For schedules, fares and other information, visit Amtrak.com, or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

• Philadelphia International Airport: Twenty-eight airlines (three of which are low-fare carriers) operate nearly 600 daily, nonstop flights from 120 cities, including 60 daily and seasonal flights from 36 international destinations.

• SEPTA Rail Line: SEPTA Rail Lines service the entire Philadelphia Region. Jefferson Station is connected to the Convention Center.
  • The Regional High Speed Airport Line connects Philadelphia International Airport directly to downtown Philadelphia in just 20 minutes. (To get to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, you’re going to want to disembark at Jefferson Station.)
  • From Amtrak’s 30th Street Station take the SEPTA Regional Rail to the Convention Center. A regional rail train departs every few minutes. With your Amtrak ticket, the ride to center City is free.
  • Other SEPTA Regional Rail Lines can shuttle you throughout the region. Please visit Septa.org or call 215-580-7800.

• Taxicabs: Walking around Philadelphia is fun and easy. However, if you are in a hurry or suddenly the weather changes, taxicabs are plentiful and relatively inexpensive.