Leif Erikson Day 2009: Directions & Hotel Info

This year's event will begin promptly at 12 noon. We recommend that everyone do their best to get here early, especially with the amount of traffic generated by the Navy Day Regatta boat race taking place in the immediate area that day. We will begin our walk to the Thorfinn Karlsefni statue from the meeting point at exactly 12pm so don't be late otherwise you will run the risk of being left behind. If you are late however, we will have a number of designated volunteers monitoring the parking area that will be able to assist you in getting to the statue. We will also be enforcing a strict dress code and those of you that are unable to follow it will be turned away with no exceptions (i.e. if you wouldn't wear it to your grandparents house you probably shouldn't wear it here, just use your head).

For those of you that plan on attending our acoustic concert, we ask that you bring your own chairs as we will only be able to provide a limited amount to those in attendance. Directions to the concert will only be given out in person to those present at the speaking engagement.

And remember, this is a family friendly event and there will be a large number of children in attendance. Absolutely no type of alcohol will be permitted during this event. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at: leiferiksonday@ymail.com

Directions:

From I-95
I-95 to exit #22 (for 676 west)
676 to Ben Franklin Parkway/Museum Area exit (22nd St)
Make right off the exit & go 2 blocks
Make left onto Ben Franklin Pkwy, bear right (past international fkags overhead) to Kelly Drive
Continue to bear right, follow Kelly Drive past Sedgley Drive
Make a right at Lemon Hill Drive (Pilgrim type statue)
Go uphill, make a right at 3 way
Left onto dirt driveway to Lemon Hill
Mansion parking lot or adjoining roads


From 76 West
Take exit #342 towards the Phila Zoo
Turn left @ Girard Ave (across bridge)
Make a right onto Poplar Drive
Make straight right onto Lemon Hill Rd (park entrance)
Follow Lemon Hill Rd until the intersection with Sedgley Drive
Cross intersection & make a right at the Mansion.

Park in the lot or adjoining roads.

Hotel Information:

NORTHEAST PHILLY
Roosevelt Inn
7600 Roosevelt Bld.
215-338-7600 or toll free 888-338-7604
Room prices starting at $78.94

The Hub
7605 Roosevelt Blvd.
215-332-4300
Room prices $65.00
Cheap but not recommended

Ramada
11580 Roosevelt Blvd.
215-464-9500
Room prices starting at $89.00


Lincoln Highway Near The Turnpike:

Red Roof Inn
3100 Lincoln Highway
1-800-276-7415
Room prices starting at $74.00

Knights Inn
2707 Lincoln Highway
215-639-4900
Room prices starting at $52.20

Neshaminy Motor Inn
2345 Old Lincoln Highway
215-638-8100
Room prices $57.27