Welcome to the historical heart of Philadelphia! Old City hosts marvels both past and present, and we’re excited to bring IAC back to this wonderful neighborhood. We’ve got locals here to give you the low-down of how to best get around Philly and all the places you should check out!
Old City is one of the most accessible areas for public transit! You can download the SEPTA app for a full list of bus and metro lines that service the neighborhood.
Traveling to IAC
From the Airport
After landing in Philadelphia, you’ll have two main options for getting to the hotel:
- Ground transportation: Follow signs to Ground Transportation for taxis or ride share. Specific instructions are here. Expect to spend around $30-40 depending on the time of day.
- Public transit: You can catch SEPTA’s Regional Rail from most terminals, follow signs for Airport Regional Rail Line. Trains run every 30 minutes from 6am to midnight. Specific instructions are here. If you’re staying at the conference hotel, ride the line to Jefferson Station. From there, go up to street level and it will be an easy walk.
From the Train (Amtrak)
If coming to Philadelphia by train, you will arrive at 30th Street Station. You will have two options from there:
- Ground transportation: When you emerge into the main hall of 30th Street Station, you will see signs for 29th Street and 30th Street — 29th Street is for calling a taxi, 30th street is for catching a rideshare. From there, it will be an approximately 10 minute ride.
- Public transit: When you emerge into the main hall of 30th Street Station, look for signs for SEPTA’s L line — you do not want to take Regional Rail. You will need to leave the building on the 30th Street side, cross Market Street, and descend into the L. Take the Eastbound L train towards Frankford Transportation Center and get off at 5th St. Station or 2nd St. Station.
Dining
We’re excited to highlight some of our local favorites to check out around the conference venue! Present your IAC26 badge to any restaurant in bold to receive 10% off your meal!
Coffee
- Cafe Tolia
- Menagerie Coffee
- Knead Bagels
Lunch
- Old City Pizza
- Sonny’s
- Tomo Sushi and Ramen
- Masala Fusion
- Campos Cheesteaks
- Talula’s Daily
Dinner
- National Mechanics
- Cuba Libre
- Amada
- Buddakan
- Fork
- Ogawa
Dessert
- Franklin Fountain
Places to Explore
Bus Tours
See the sights around Philadelphia with one of these tours
Locations in Walking Distance
- Chinatown
- Old City
- Betsy Ross House
- Cherry Street Pier
- Franklin Square Park
- Museum of the American Revolution
- National Constitution Center
- Queens Village
- Philadelphia Magic Gardens
- South Street
Locations Accessible by Transit
- Logan Square
- Parkway / Fairmount
- Barnes Foundation
- The Franklin Institute
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Rodin Museum