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Shuttle Service

Philadelphia Trolley Works

There will be a trolley service for guests providing round trip service between the Logan and The Franklin Institute.

The trolley will leave The Logan at 5:00 PM, 5:20 PM, and 5:40 PM. Pickup Location will be at the corner of 18th Street and Ben Franklin Parkway.

The trolley will leave The Franklin Institute at 11:00 PM, 11:20 PM, and 11:40&nbsp;PM.



The Trolley is Handicap Accessible for Wheelchairs (the lift does NOT support motorized mobility scooters)

Details

Local Guidelines

Philadelphia's COVID-19 Guidelines

Update (2021-06-14):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phila.gov/2021-06-11-philadelphia-drops-last-covid-19-restrictions-due-to-low-case-rates-and-high-vaccination-rates/" target="_blank">Philadelphia has lifted their Safer at Home Restrictions.</a>&nbsp;"""This was made possible by the increased vaccination rates&nbsp;in the area.&nbsp;Some businesses may still require patrons to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status, so be on the look-out for signs in store windows. 

If you’re fully vaccinated, this means that you can start enjoying the air conditioning on your face. Unless a business is requiring mask use in their facility, and you’re not in one of the few places where they’re still required, you can go without one.&nbsp;

Unvaccinated folks&nbsp;are&nbsp;still at risk of getting COVID, getting sick, spreading it to their loved ones, being hospitalized, or even dying. That’s why they should keep wearing a mask and get vaccinated as soon as possible.&nbsp;"""<a href="https://www.vaccines.gov/">Get Vaccinated!</a> It is <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/safety-of-vaccines.html">safe, effective</a>, and <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html#faq-46597-question">free</a>.

Health and Safety accommodations

At the Franklin Institute, we will be providing disposable masks,&nbsp;hand sanitizing stations, and&nbsp;individually wrapped bathroom supplies for guests who choose to use them.

COVID-19

Photos

Registry

Christopher Harrsch

Katherine Penrose

Ashley Muscarella

Wedding Party

Q + A

For those interested in staying in Philadelphia the whole weekend, please call or email us to talk through the process of extending your stay. For those wishing to reserve by phone, they may call 215-963-1500 and press “1” for reservations. Follow the prompts to make a new reservation. Once connected with an agent, provide the group code. We also recommend parking at the Franklin Institute, where you'll get validated parking at the reception for free parking all weekend.

The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton

We will be giving validating tickets&nbsp;for free parking in the Franklin Institute parking deck at the reception. The validations cover parking for the whole weekend.If you are driving to the venue, please plan accordingly:

Wawa's Welcome America party closes down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway&nbsp;and surrounding streets on the 4th, starting around noontime. Please plan extra travel time for traffic and detours.

Given the road closures, below are directions coming from I-95 S that makes use of roads that are not closed. This effectively drives you past the 30th St Station.

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Written Directions:

Take exit 22 toward U.S. W/Central Phila -&nbsp;1.3 mi Merge onto I-676W/US-30W -&nbsp;1.3 mi Take the I-76E exit toward International Airport -&nbsp;0.4 mi Keep right to continue on Exit 345, follow signs for 30th St/Market St -&nbsp;0.2mi Turn right onto Arch St -&nbsp;430ft Arch st turns slightly left and becomes N 30th st -&nbsp;.2mi Turn Left onto Market Street -&nbsp;0.3 mi Turn right onto Race St -&nbsp;223ft Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Van Pelt St -&nbsp;253ft Turn right onto Spring St -&nbsp;223 ft Park in the TFI Parking Garage

Coming from I-95 S

30th Street Station is just a 15 minute walk to The Franklin Institute.Serving Amtrak, SEPTA Rail and the NJ Transit Atlantic City Line.Park and Ride is available from the Trenton Transit Center and the Pennsauken Transit Center

30th Street Station

Travel

Groom Recommends: Elixr Coffee Roasters

Bride Recommends: Reading Terminal Market

Wawa's Welcome America celebration has events running from June 19th through July 4th. They are running events slightly differently from previous years, requiring advance ticketing for some free events. Check the website out for fun and interesting activities.

Welcome America

Padres @ Phillies on July 3rd

Things to Do

Engagement Photos

Ellen & Joseph

Ellen & Joseph

E&J

Wedding Day

6:00 PM–11:00 PM

Wedding

Reception