Venues
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First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
2125 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3980
website
Location of VoCALnation CAL Showcase and Professional Showcase
Public Transit
Transit directions to First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia from Philadelphia International Airport
PHL Airport Terminal A
Airport Line
Train 4356 towards Center City
Philadelphia
(14 mins, 2 stops) University City
Continues as
West Trenton Line
(stay on board) Train 4356 towards West Trenton
(3 mins, 1 stop) 30th Street Station
Walk to First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
About 12 mins (0.6 mi)
PARKING
E-Z Park
2101 Chestnut St.
19th and Chestnut
22nd and Walnut
21st St, between Chestnut and Market Street Open 24 Hours – self- serve kiosk (takes cash or credit cards)
RATES
Up to 1 hour – $11
Max Rate – $22
Early Bird Mon-Fri (in between 5-8 AM / out before 7 PM) – $17
Evening 1 (Mon-Wed, in after 5 PM / out before 6 AM) – $8
Evening 2 (in after 5 PM / out before 6 am) – $10
Weekend – $11
Central Parking System
Open Lot, S 21st St
1415 Sansom (near after-party)
Evenings and Weekends – $19
21st & Sansom (north side of street)– weekends $10
Parking is available on the street everywhere for $2 an hour.
Afterparties
Both the Friday and Saturday night afterparty will be held at:
McGillin’s Olde Ale House
1310 Drury Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 735-5562
http://www.mcgillins.com
McGillin’s Olde Ale House threw open its doors the year Lincoln was elected president. That’s shortly after the Liberty Bell cracked and long before ground was broken for Philadelphia City Hall. The beer taps have been flowing since 1860– making it the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia. It has outlasted Strawbridge’s, the Civil War and even Prohibition.
Just like the fictional “Cheers”- with camaraderie, good food at a reasonable price and the best selection of local & regional beers on tap. McGillin’s is Philadelphia’s best Irish pub and was named one of “Best Irish Pubs in America” by Complex magazine & “Coolest bars in the U.S.” by Gourmet.
Hotels
Holiday Inn Express Penn’s Landing
100 North Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-7900
Rate info: $149/night + sales tax
Conditions: Up to 4 guests per room. Breakfast included.
Parking: $25/day onsite
Distance: 2.6 miles from venue
Booking Instructions:
Web: www.hiexpress.com/pennslanding Group code: “VN2”
Phone: Call 215-627-7900 for the “voCALnation 2013” block or group code “VN2”
Expiration date: 06/19/13
Transit directions to Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E – Penns Landing:
PHL Airport Terminal A
Airport Line
Train 4356 towards Center City Philadelphia
(14 mins, 2 stops) University City
Continues as
West Trenton Line
(stay on board) Train 4356 towards West Trenton
(8 mins, 2 stops) Suburban Station
Walk to Market St & 16th St
About 2 mins (8 mins to make transfer)
Market St & 16th St
33 Bus towards Penn’s Landing (14 mins, 14 stops) Penn’s Landing – 1
Walk to Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E – Penns Landing
About 7 mins (0.3 mi)
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
3549 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-8000
Rate info: $109/night + sales tax
Parking: $25/day onsite
Distance: 1.6 miles from venue
Booking Instructions:
Web: Group Booking Site
Expiration date: 06/19/13
Transit directions to Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel:
PHL Airport Terminal A
Airport Line
Train 4356 towards Center City Philadelphia
(14 mins, 2 stops) University City
Walk to Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
About 14 mins (0.6 mi) or take a cab
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
400 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 923-8660
Rate info: $139/night + sales tax
Parking: $25/day onsite
Distance: 2.2 miles from venue
Booking Instructions:
Web: Group Booking Site
Phone: (877) 999-3223 for the “National Acapella Festival” block
Expiration date: 06/19/13
Transit directions to Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District:
PHL Airport Terminal A
Airport Line
Train 4356 towards Center City Philadelphia
(14 mins, 2 stops) University City
Continues as
West Trenton Line
(stay on board) Train 4356 towards West Trenton
(13 mins, 3 stops)
Market East
Walk to Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
About 13 mins (0.6 mi) or take a cab
