Located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, the Wyndham Philadelphia at Franklin Plaza puts you within walking distance of many historical landmarks, including the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Independence Hall and the Franklin Institute. The hotel is four blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and convenient to an exciting array of restaurants, theaters, museums and shopping.
The Plaza offers 758 spacious guest rooms featuring direct high-speed Internet access, oversized work desk, weekday newspaper, 900 MHz cordless, two-line telephone with voicemail and dataport, coffee maker and Golden Door bathroom amenities.
Shula's Steak House is one of America's top steak houses. It exemplifies the highest standards in dining and strives to keep the same team winning tradition and expectations that were carried from the playing field into the restaurants by legendary Coach Don Shula. Breakfast and lunch is also served at The Terrace.
The Plaza's private health club boasts an indoor pool, jogging track, racquetball, tennis and squash courts, weights and sauna facilities.
For more information, visit www.wyndham.com/hotels/PHLFP/main.wnt
PLEASE MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION NOW! A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a rate of $159 per night ($125 government rate) plus tax for this event. The deadline to secure this rate is October 28th. Please support this conference by using the Wyndham Philadelphia. Call the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in Philadelphia, PA, at 1-800-996-3426 to reserve your room. You must refer to the "Byproducts Beneficial Use Summit." Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.
DIRECTIONS TO WYNDHAM FRANKLIN PLAZA HOTEL
RACE STREET BETWEEN 16TH & 17TH STREETS
TELEPHONE NO. (215) 448-2000
FROM NORTH & SOUTH (USING I-95)
Follow I-95 South to Exit 22 which is the "676 West Central Philadelphia" Exit. When you get off at the exit, follow 676 West to the first exit which is "Broad Street Central Philadelphia". When you get off that exit, it will bring you onto 15th Street. Take 15th Street one half block to Spring Street and make a right, then go one block to 16th Street and make a right. The hotel is a ¼ block down on the left.
FROM THE SOUTH - WASHINGTON, MARYLAND
Follow I-95 North to "Exit 22" which is the "676 West Central Philadelphia" Exit. When you get off at the exit, follow 676 West to the first exit which is "Broad Street Central Philadelphia". When you get off that exit, it will bring you onto 15th Street. Take 15th Street one half block to Spring Street and make a right, then go one block to 16th Street and make a right. The hotel is a ¼ block down on the left.
FROM THE WEST - PA. TURNPIKE - HARRISBURG
Take the PA Turnpike to Exit 24, which is the "Valley Forge" Exit. When you get off at that exit, take 76 East to Exit 344 (old exit number 38) which is "676 East/Central Philadelphia" Exit. When you get off at that exit, take "Broad Street/Central Phila Ramp". Make a right onto 15th Street. Go one block to Spring Street and make a right. Go one block to 16th Street, make a right. The hotel entrance is a ¼ block on the left.
FROM THE EAST - NEW YORK
Take the NJ Turnpike to exit 4. When you get off exit 4 you will take 73 North. Take 73 North to 38 West. Take 38 West to 30 West. 30 West will put you over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. When you come over the bridge, you will be on Vine Street. Stay in the local traffic lanes on Vine Street to 17th Street. At 17th Street, make a left onto 17th Street. The hotel is one block down on the Left.
TO PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
When you come up from the garage, you will be facing 16th Street. Make a left on 16th. If you keep traveling straight up 16th (appx. 2 blocks) you will see "76/International Airport" on far left. Take the exit around and go straight. Approximately ¾ of a mile you will see another sign to International Airport on your right hand side. Get off there. Keep following the International Airport signs and it will take you right to the Airport.
DIRECTIONS TO MAJOR HIGHWAY FROM
95 South / Airport:
Turn left onto 16th Street. Get into the far right lane. Turn right at first light (Vine Street) follow sign for 676 East. Follow 676 East to 95 South (right hand lane is for 95 South). Follow 95 South to the Philadelphia International Airport.
95 North:
Turn left onto 16th Street. Get into the far right lane. Turn right at first traffic light (Vine Street) follow sign for 676 East. Follow 676 East to 95 North (left-hand lane is for 95 North).
76 West:
Turn left onto 16th Street. Go past the second traffic light and bear right following the sign for 676 West. 676 West will turn into 76 West (left-hand lane is for 76 West).
Ben Franklin Bridge / Camden:
Turn left onto 16th Street. Get into far right lane. Turn right at first traffic light (Vine Street). Follow sign for 676 East, go about ½ mile on 676 East to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge exit (this is also the exit for 30 East).
TRANSPORTATION COSTS
PHL - Philadelphia International Airport
Distance: 8 miles
| Type | Cost (One Way) | Cost (Round Trip) |
| Limo | $130 | $160 |
| Shuttle | $8 | $16 |
| Taxi | $20 | $40 |
| Train | $5 | $10 |
PNE - Northeast Philadelphia Airport
Distance: 20 miles
| Type | Cost (One Way) | Cost (Round Trip) |
| Taxi | $40 | $80 |
AIY - Atlantic City Municipal Airport/Bader Field
Distance: 45 miles
| Type | Cost (One Way) | Cost (Round Trip) |
| Taxi | $100 | $200 |
TTN - Mercer County Airport
Distance: 35 miles
| Type | Cost (One Way) | Cost (Round Trip) |
| Train | $23 | $46 |
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