201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19106 USA All attendees must register to attend Hotel reservations must be made through our event link: scifam.info/2025-hotel-reservations

Philadelphia Airport Airport Accessibility Leah Douglas, PHL ADA Coordinator, 1-215-937-5533 PHL Accessibility Booklet: (The PHL Website is comprehensive and leads to additional resources. PHL offers an accessibility guide that can be reached through the site in the left column) TSA Cares 1-855-787-2227 TSA Cares provides assistance through airport security but it’s suggested to contact them at least 72 hours before your flight. Airlines Most airline phone numbers and websites are available on the PHL website page The website lists all airlines that fly to and from PHL. PHL Services and Amenities Some of the services provided include nursing stations, lounges, passes, shop and restaurant discounts, charging stations, child play areas, WIFI and adult assisted care restrooms. PHL Animal Relief Areas See the website for exact locations PHL Rental Car Services Phone numbers for rental car companies can be found on their websites, all of which can be accessed using the column to the right. PHL Parking There are many airport parking options (daily, long term and public and private lots). See the website. PHL SEPTA Bus & Train Service 1-215-580-7800 https://www.phl.org/getting-around/public-transportation https://www.septa.org/ SEPTA, Philly’s public transportation, has airport bus and train service. According to the SEPTA website, buses are wheelchair accessible. Please note that getting to the venue from the airport might require a transfer. PHL Taxi, Limousine & Shuttle Services Similar and more Information is given in the “Taxi, Limousine & Shuttle Services” Table below. Philadelphia Interactive Map The Airport map includes locations for restaurants, shops, lounges, restrooms, airlines, free-health amenities and directions. International Travel PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PHL) 8500 Essington Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19153 1-215-937-6937 https://www.phl.org/

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WILLIAM H. GRAY III 30th Street (AMTRAK) 2955 Market Street 1-800-872-7245 Accessibility Scroll to “Station Details Amenities (at station) Scroll to “Station Details. Amtrak Guide This guide is specifically for Philadelphia. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Accessible Travel Center 1-215-580-3335 General information on the website has additional resources. General Bus Information (and maps and directions) 1-215-580-7800 Maps & Directions: https://wwww.septa.org/destinations/ According to several websites, all buses are wheelchair accessible. Provides information on how to get to specific places. ADA Paratransit Services 1-215-580-7145 SEPTA provides service for local residents after an application process for people with disabilities “who are functionally unable to use regular accessible fixed-route bus service for some or all their transportation needs.” Call ahead. Train stations 1-215-580-7800 Elevator Status Hotline: 1-877-737-8248 General Info Complete List of Accessible Stations Elevator Information According to Internet resources, SEPTA trains are wheelchair accessible. However, not all stations and trolleys are. Thus, check the list in the adjacent column beforehand. Also see if the to-be-utilized stations have working elevators. SEPTA Maps (for subways, trolleys and regional trains) 1-215-580-7800 Maps also can let you know which stations have wheelchair accessibility. Note again that not all trolleys and their corresponding stations are accessible. Service Animal Policy PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION Taxi, Limousine & Shuttle Services GPS Transportation 1-215-774-9913 GPS recommends calling in advance and noted that they can even arrange a group transport. You also can send a message via the website. Germantown Cab Co 1-215-438-8888 Dispatcher recommended calling ahead. 215-Get-a-Cab 1-215-467-6666 Call at least a day before as the dispatcher noted that there is a limited number of drivers during the summer. Uber WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) 1-833-873-8237 App Directions: Open app and enter destination in the "Where to?" box. Once you confirm your pickup and destination addresses are correct, select WAV at the bottom of your screen (a promo code is required in some cities). Then tap Confirm WAV. Lyft WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) Call 803-255-7124 within 60 to 90 minutes during service hours for a DART Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) to pick up. App Directions: To enable wheelchair access, open the Lyft app menu. Tap ‘Settings.’ Tap ‘Wheelchair access.’ Philly PHLASH Bus - Shuttle Service 1-800-537-7676 All buses are wheelchair accessible with lifts and chair securement. A route runs between Penn’s Landing and the Philadelphia Museum of Art with stops in between. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES A Complete Guide to Getting Around Philly (bus, train, trolley, subway, taxi, ride sharing, etc.) Wheelchair Accessible Public Transportation Philadelphia The Mobility Resource: Accessible Transportation in Philadelphia Wheelchair Jimmy

Parking for Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing (venue) Towne Park, LLC (Garage entry is 6 ft., 5 in.) 201 South Christopher Columbus Blvd 1-215-521-6500 Self-parking: $55.13 per day Valet parking: $67.38 EV charging: Not available Secured: Not available Covered: Available In/Out privileges: Available Ritz East Parking (outdoor parking and a few blocks from venue) 107 Chestnut Street 1-201-253-0953 Autopark at Olde City (about three blocks away from the venue and entry is 6 ft., 7 in.) 125 South 2nd Street 1-215-683-9407 Bourse Garage (Height restriction of 6 ft., 4 in, and about a six-minute walk from venue) 47 South 4th Street 1-215-568-4018 DISCOUNT/COUPON PARKING WEBSITES Spot Hero Note: Website provides garages near Penn’s Landing with more information. Groupon The Philadelphia Parking Authority

RESTAURANTS Amada (Spanish with tapas and about 0.2 miles from venue) 217-219 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-625-2450 Amina (contemporary, seafood and about 0.2 miles from venue) 104 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-267-324-3745 Bistro Romano (Italian and about 0.3 miles from venue) 120 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-925-8880 Buddakan (Asian, vegetarian and about 0.3 miles from venue) 325 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-574-9440 Forsythia (French, European and about 0.2 miles from venue) 233 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-644-9395 The Olde Bar (located at original Bookbinder’s, has seafood, and about 0.1 miles from venue) 125 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-267-284-7979 Spasso Italian Grill (Italian and about 0.1 miles from venue) 34 South Front Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-592-7761 Tomo Sushi & Ramen (Japanese, vegetarian, and about 0.4 miles from venue) 228 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 1-267-519-0209 Zahav (Middle Eastern/Israeli, and about 0.2 miles from venue) 237 St. James Place Philadelphia, PA 1-215-625-8800 Oh Brother Philly (cheesesteaks, burgers, shakes and about 0.2 miles from venue) 206 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-515-3255 Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings (fried chicken and about 0.2 miles from venue) 300 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-220-6173 Sonny’s Famous Steaks (cheesesteaks burgers, sandwiches, and about 0.2 miles from venue) 228 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-629-5760 Shake Shack Midtown Village (burgers, shakes, and about 0.5 miles from venue) 12th and Chestnut streets Philadelphia, PA 1-215-709-2702 Campo’s (outside seating and in Old CIty near venue) 214 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-923-1000 QUICK BITES Geno’s Steaks (outside tables with accessible sidewalk and probably over ½ mile from venue) 1219 S. 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-389-0659 Pat’s King of Steaks (outside tables with accessible sidewalk and more than ½ mile from venue) 1237 East Passyunk Avenue Philadelphia, PA 1-215-468-1546 The Angelo Pizza (about 0.2 miles from venue) 229 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-964-9218 Pizzeria Stella (about 0.3 miles from venue) 400 South 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-320-8000 Viva Pizza (about 0.3 miles from venue) 215 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-267-968-2626 Wood Fired Pizza by Oh Brother (about 0.2 miles from venue) 212 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-845-5902 SWEETS The Franklin Fountain (ice cream, baked goods, and about 0.1 miles from venue) 116 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-627-1899 SS Franklin Fountain (ice cream, baked goods, and very close to venue) 299 S Christopher Columbus Blvd Spruce Street Harbor Park Philadelphia, PA The Sweet Life Bake Shop (possibly over 0.5 mile from venue) 740 South Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215717-7770 Termini Brothers (Italian bakery with multiple locations listed below) 1523 South 8th Street 1538 Packer Avenue 12th & Filbert streets 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd. 900 Packer Avenue 1-800-882-7650 BEVERAGES Cafe Tolia (Old City) 26 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 1-267-687-2533 Coffee Zeit (Old City) 246 Race St Philadelphia, PA 1-609-592-1003 T Cafe (between 0.1 and 0.2 miles from venue) 108 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-267-732-4419 Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen (American and about 0.2 miles from venue) 126 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-267-687-7878 Iron Hill Brewery (Brewery chain also nearby in NJ. Transportation needed for one below.) 1150 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-267-507-7365 Race Street Cafe (American fare and pub in Old City) 208 Race Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-627-6181 Yards Brewing Company (about 1.7 miles north of venue) 500 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 1-267-687-7878 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Eater Philly Metro Philadelphia Open Table Philadelphia Magazine Trip Advisor

PHARMACY CVS (Old City) 259 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-625-3740 Walgreens 1101 Locust St Philadelphia, PA 1-215-629-5690 Washington Square Pharmacy 241 S. 6th Street, #5 Philadelphia, PA 1-215-925-1466 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Allcare Medical Equipment (extensive inventory with several locations) 8348 Bustleton Avenue (Northeast Philly), 1-215-745-4010 126 9 North 9th Street (Center City), 1-215-922-4010 Marx Medical Equipment & Supplies (sales, rentals, repairs) 2814 East Allegheny Ave. Philadelphia, PA 1-215-426-9242 URGENT CARE Vybe Urgent Care 618 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-583-0618 Vybe Urgent Care 1420 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-999-1420 Friends Urgent Care 917 Arch Street, Unit 107 Philadelphia, PA 1-267-500-9767 1-267-703-2345 HOSPITALS AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) 3401 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 1-215-590-1000 Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 1-800-789-7366 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 132 South 10th Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-955-6840

ANIMALS AND SCIENCE Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 1-215-243-1100 Accessibility Adventure Aquarium (across the Delaware River from Penn’s Landing) One Riverside Drive Camden, NJ 1-844- 474-3474 Accessibility Franklin Institute (Science and Technology Museum with a Planetarium) 222 North 20th Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-448-1200 Accessibility HISTORY Benjamin Franklin Museum 317 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-965-2305 The Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-409-6600 Accessibility Independence Hall 520 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-965-2305 Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 1-215-413-8655 Accessibility The Liberty Bell Center 526 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-965-2305 Museum of the American Revolution 101 South 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 1-215-253-6731 Accessibility U.S. Mint at Philadelphia 151 N Independence Mall E Philadelphia, PA 1-800-872-6468 Accessibility ART Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 1-215-278-7000 Accessibility Otherworld Philadelphia (interactive) 2500 Grant Ave #1 Philadelphia, PA 1-267-332-5391 Accessibility Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 1-215-763-1800 Accessibility Rodin Museum 2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 1-215-763-8100 Accessibility PERFORMING ARTS Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA Accessibility Additional Theater and Music Resources Show & Theatre Directory Philadelphia Theatre (very informative) Music Venue Article BASEBALL Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Team Citizens Bank Park 1 Citizens Bank Way Philadelphia, PA 1-215-463-1000 Accessibility Note: The Phillies will have at-home games with the Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles during Sci Fam. SHOPPING Reading Terminal Market (a 125-year-old farmer’s market with food and crafts) 1136 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 1-215-922-2317 Fashion District Philadelphia (indoor shopping mall) 901 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 1-267- 534-7705 The Shops at Liberty Place (indoor shopping mall) 1625 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 1-215-851-9055 PARKS There are more than 26 parks are scattered throughout Philadelphia. They can be found adjacent to roadways, in front of museums, among City squares and along the waterfronts of the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. Many have shaded areas to relax and food stands while others have watering spots and trails. Below are several parks near the venue but to find additional green space, see the last two websites. Spruce Street Harbor Park Features music, restaurant vendors, hammocks and floating gardens. Closest to venue. 301 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 1-215-922-2386 Race Street Pier This park sits at the edge of Old City and provides up-close views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. There’s also a lawn, plant beds and benches. N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 1-215-922-2386 Independence National Historical Park This is located and begins in Old City, near the Ben Franklin Bridge. The start of this park is surrounded by historical buildings like Independence Hall and various museums. There are tree-lined paths, lawn areas and gardens. 1-215-965-2305 Washington Square Park This is across from Independence Hall and not to0 far from the venue. There are tree-lined paths and a fountain. 210 West Washington Square Philadelphia, PA 1-215-965-2305 Additional Park Resources Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Visit Philadelphia NEIGHBORHOOD EXPLORATION Old City, where many say “America began,” is closest to the venue and next to Independence Mall. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and cobblestone streets to roam through. Chinatown is north of Old CIty and lies between Vine and Arch streets and 8th and 11th streets. There’s an abundance of East Asian businesses to explore. Logan Square, which is west of Penn’s Landing, includes museums and lots of green space as well as office buildings and high rises. Market East is west of Old City and home to City Hall, the Philadelphia Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market. Besides shopping and dining, there are galleries and museums. Rittenhouse Square, known to be a stylish, active neighborhood, is west of the venue and south of Market East. There are plenty of restaurants, boutiques, theatres and bars. Neighborhood Articles & Websites ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 16 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Philadelphia A Guide to Accessible Philadelphia Philadelphia City Pass: Savings for multiple sites and sponsored by Groupon. National Geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/guide-to-philadelphia-philly-usa New York Times (might require subscription to read) https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/04/27/travel/things-to-do-philadelphia.html Lonely Planet https://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/pennsylvania/philadelphia Philadelphia Magazine https://www.phillymag.com/things-to-do/do-philly-like-a-tourist/

Visit Philadelphia Maps & Directions https://www.visitphilly.com/maps-directions/ Capture the Atlas https://capturetheatlas.com/philadelphia-map/