Hotel Information:

Homewood Suites
We have a mixed block of 30 rooms at Homewood Suites, University City at $179.00/night and $199.00/night. These must be booked by April 4 and can be reserved online: http://group.homewood-suites.com/SocietyForMusicTheory

Club Quarters Hotel
We have a block of 20 rooms at Club Quarters Hotel in Center City at $152.00/night with an additional $18/night with each additional room occupant/guest. These must be booked by March 8th and can be reserved via email: memberservices@clubquarters.com; phone: 203.905.2100 (ask for group code UOP408); or online:
https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Chain=14601&Hotel=58313&template=CQmain&shell=CQH&locale=en-US&hotellist=WEB&group=UOP408

Conference Location Friday April 8th
Cafe 58 (Irvine Auditorium)
3401 Spruce Street (corner of Spruce and 34th)

Conference Location Saturday April 9th
Rose Recital Hall Rm 419 in Fisher Bennett Hall (4th floor, right out of the elevator)
3340 Walnut Street (corner of Walnut and 34th)

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Directions to Irvine Auditorium and Fisher Bennett Hall:
By Car:

From the Northeast via the New Jersey Turnpike South
Use Exit 4. Bear right out of the toll following signs to Philadelphia and Ben Franklin Bridge. After crossing the bridge take I-676 West, to I-76 East, the Schuylkill Expressway. Before this ramp merges onto I-76, take the 30th Street Station exit (345) which empties onto a one-way street that bends left becoming 30th Street. Go through one light (JFK Blvd.), then turn right onto Market Street. Proceed 4 blocks and turn left onto 34th Street.

From the West via the Pennsylvania Turnpike
On the PA turnpike, use Exit 326, the Valley Forge Interchange. Take I-76 East for approximately 16 miles until Exit 345, a right lane exit marked 30th Street. The exit empties onto a one-way street that bends left becoming 30th Street. Go through one light (JFK Blvd.), then turn right onto Market Street. Proceed 4 blocks and turn left onto 34th Street.

From the North via I-95 South
Use the I-676/Center City Philadelphia Exit. Follow signs to I-676 West, the Vine Street Expressway. Take I-676 West until I-76 East, the Schuylkill Expressway. Before this ramp merges onto I-76, take the 30th Street Station exit (345) which empties onto a one-way street that bends left becoming 30th Street. Go through one light (JFK Blvd.), then turn right onto Market Street. Proceed 4 blocks and turn left onto 34th Street.

From the South via I-95 North
Use the I-676/Center City Philadelphia Exit which is approximately 7 miles north of the airport. Follow I-676 West, the Vine Street Expressway, until I-76 East, the Schuylkill Expressway. Before this ramp merges onto I-76, take the 30th Street Station exit (345) which empties onto a one-way street that bends left becoming 30th Street. Go through one light (JFK Blvd.), then turn right onto Market Street. Proceed 4 blocks and turn left onto 34th Street.l

From Amtrak 30th Street Station:
Penn’s campus can be reached from 30th Street Station by foot (it takes 15 minutes to walk from the station to the heart of campus), by cab, or on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line (one stop to 34th and Market Streets).

Philadelphia Public Transportation

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)—Philadelphia's mass transit system—operates a coordinated system of bus, subway, elevated train, and trolley lines that cover all of Philadelphia and parts of the surrounding counties. Exact change ($2.25) or a token is required. Fares are subject to change.

From Philadelphia International Airport

The Philadelphia International Airport is located in the Southwest section of the city, approximately 20 minutes from the University of Pennsylvania campus. Cab fare to and from the airport is the set rate of $28.50.

Lady Liberty provides airport shuttle service to and from the Philadelphia International Airport, with door-to-door shuttle service to University City hotels and residences. You can reach them at (215) 724-8888.

SEPTA has Regional Rail service, which includes an Airport Line that runs directly from the Philadelphia International Airport to the University City station. University City station is only a few steps away from Penn’s campus.

Parking
There are several parking facilities located on or near campus, as well as metered street parking. Street parking spaces are usually limited to either two or three hours and cost $2 per hour. Some garages may charge a flat fee, and prices vary. Recommended garages and lots may be found here: http://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/parking/where-to-park/interactive-parking-map.html

Local Arrangements contact
Maria Murphy
mariamur@sas.upenn.edu
(713) 854-3484