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DignityUSA
PO Box 376
Medford, MA
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tel: 800.877.8797
202.861.0017
fax: 781.397.0584
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DignityUSA Convention 2005 Home Visiting Philadelphia, Car Rental & Hotel Information
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Convention Brochure… 
Click here for information about GLBT-friendly Philadelphia!
Also visit www.centercityphila.org/summerinthecity for more information about summer 2005 in Philadelphia!
10 Reasons to Come Early or Stay Late!
4th of July Welcome America Celebration with spectacular fireworks
and free concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway with Elton John. - Explore the historical Center City and visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Constitution Center and Betsy Ross House.
- Go see a Phillies game, a short subway ride from Center City Philadelphia.
- Visit historic New Hope, PA an hour from Philadelphia in beautiful Bucks County.
- Take an hour and half drive to the New Jersey beaches and do what Philadelphians do and “go down the shore.”
- Catch a movie at the 3rd largest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival which runs through July 19th.
- Rent a bike, rollerblade or take a run on Kelly Drive, part of Fairmount Park-the largest municipal landscaped park in the world.
- In the evening take a walking tour with Lights of Liberty, a horse and carriage ride or one of our famous Ghost Tours.
- Visit one of the many historic churches in Center City Philadelphia.
- Take the ferry across the river to Camden and visit the Campbell Soup Ball Park for a Rivershark game or visit the Camden NJ Aquarium.
Or visit www.gophila.com for hundreds of reasons to stay in our neighborhood.
Getting To Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport serves all major airline carriers and is just a short drive or subway ride to Center City Philadelphia.
DignityUSA is proud to have the support of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. Through the GPTMC we are able to offer discounts on Amtrak tickets. You can receive 50% off the best available rail fare for one companion when traveling with a (fully) paid regular adult fare. This discounted rail fare ticket on Amtrak is for travel to Philadelphia only. Reservations must be made at least three (3) days in advance of travel. Request discount code V749 when you book online at www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL. The discount is valid for travel in the Northeast Corridor on Regional trains. Travel on Acela Express and Metroliners is prohibited. Other restrictions may apply.
For your airfare needs, we recommend cheaptickets.com or expedia.com.
Getting Around Philadelphia
Finding your way around Philadelphia is very easy because the streets are laid out in a grid pattern. You can also take public transportation anywhere in the city or to travel outside the city. You can easily hail a taxi or rent a car at most hotels and at the airport. The Loews Hotel does have a parking garage but overnight parking can run as much as $30.00 for 24 hours.
Car Rental Discount
Avis is proud to offer special car rental rates for the DignityUSA National Convention. Please call Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600 and use the AWD number J096256 to receive the discount. Rates are available from June 30–July 17, 2005. More information…
Hotel Information
VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE LOEWS HOTEL
photo by: Rudy WobitoDignityUSA has negotiated terrific room rates for the convention at the Loews Hotel. Convention rates are available from July 3 - 13. Room rates start at $125 per night for single or $150 for double occupancy or deluxe double rate (plus 14% PA room tax). Additional guests are $25 each per night and children 12 years of age and under stay free. Make your reservation early. Room availability is limited and these rates may not be available after June 3, 2005.
You must contact the hotel directly by phone to make your reservation by calling: 215-627-1200. You will not receive the convention discount via the Web. Just mention our group name “DignityUSA 2005 Convention” to receive the discounted room rate.
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