Conference Venue
The Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
17th & Race Street,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania,
19103
USA
Tel: 1.215.448.2000
Fax: 1.215.448.2864  
www.Sheraton.com/Philadelphiacitycenter


The Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel is just four blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and in walking distance of Love Park, the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The hotel offers deluxe amenities and spectacular views of downtown Philadelphia with luxurious guest rooms featuring a spacious desk with ergonomic work chair, High Speed Internet Access, Cable television with in-room movies and video games, plus the Sheraton Sweet SleeperTM bed with plush mattress and feather-down and hypo allergenic pillows. The hotel also offers a complimentary fitness facility and indoor pool, plus there is a 24-hour business center.

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Experience a good mix of both business and pleasure in Philadelphia during your time at the 16th ISCT Annual Meeting.

Host City
Philadelphia

Philadelphia is a dynamic place where big city excitement meets hometown charm. ‘Philly’ might be most famously known as the birthplace of American democracy, and home of the Liberty Bell, but you'll find it's an ideal destination for discovery as you explore its colorful neighborhoods, learn more about its rich history and delve into its spectacular sights and attractions. The fifth-largest city in the country, Philadelphia is a welcoming place, a city based on freedom of expression.
A wealth of cultural riches can be found in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas, including restored historical homes, botanical gardens, the United States’ first zoo and three centuries worth of architectural masterpieces. The city is filled with museums, cultural centers and performing arts venues, and of course, the greatest concentration of American history can be found close by at Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
You’ll also find the region’s best shopping (tax-free on clothing and shoes), dining, and sightseeing just steps away from the hotel. The city’s grid layout makes Philadelphia very easy to navigate, and opportunities for short excursions are plentiful.

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Philadelphia is known for its walkability and easy-to-navigate ‘grid-system’ streets, so why not check out some of the districts that this welcoming city has to offer:

Waterfront/Historic District
A combination of old-fashioned cobblestone and modern, upscale boutiques and restaurants
• Independence National Historical Park – one of the finest attraction in the city
• The world-famous Liberty Bell Center
• Independence Hall
• African American Museum

Convention Center District
The shopping, entertainment, and cultural district
• The Gallery at Market East – largest downtown shopping center in the United States
• Chinatown – the home of fine art, culture, best Asian cuisine in the city

Washington Square District
Filled with shopping nooks and large residential areas
• Jeweler’s Row – largest and oldest jewelry district, home to more than 300 businesses
• Antique Row
• South Street – electric shops, diverse restaurants, energetic nightlife

Parkway/Museum District
Home to outdoor sculptures and open-air theaters
• The Benjamin Franklin Parkway – the only street in the world lined with sculptures of greatest artists
• Philadelphia Museum of Art – works by Van Gogh, Rodin, and Wyeth….
• Fairmont Park – the city’s largest green space and the largest landscaped urban park in the world
• Philadelphia Zoo – the oldest zoo in the United States

Rittenhouse Square District
The Business District with the city’s most modern marvels of architecture
• The Walnut Street Area – finest restaurants, luxurious salons and top hotels
• Avenue of the Arts – offers plenty of music, dance and theater

University City District
Home to six schools of higher learning with historic neighborhoods steeped in architecturally significant structures
• Galleries, museums, and theaters, which features exhibition and performances from around the world

Neighborhood Pride
Ethnic elements and excursions
• South Philadelphia’s Italian Market
• El Centro de Oro – Hispanic community
• Chestnut Hill – the city’s finest residential and retail districts

The Franklin Institute
There is no venue in Philadelphia more inspiring than The Franklin Institute Science Museum. Named for America’s most dignified statesman and earliest innovator, The Franklin Institute offers you the opportunity to stage an event as elegant and inventive as Ben himself would have.
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The Mummers Parade
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Please CLICK HERE for some free attractions to see during your time in Philadelphia.

For more information and things to do during your time in our host city of Philadelphia, please visit www.philadelphiaUSA.travel.