Kimmel Center, Inc.
260 South Broad Street
at Spruce Street on the Avenue of the Arts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
215-790-5800
On this page you will find:
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Directions and travel to the Kimmel Center
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Airport Information
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Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking at the Kimmel Center
Directions and Travel to the Kimmel Center - Verizon Hall
The following directions and information are taken from the Kimmel Center Web site www.kimmelcenter.org/.
Driving Directions
From points North:
Take either I-76 or I-95 to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) and exit at Broad Street (Central Philadelphia). Follow Broad Street around City Hall, continuing south. The Kimmel Center is on the southwest corner of Broad & Spruce.
From points South:
Take I-95 North to Exit #17 (formerly exit #14), Broad Street. Continue north on Broad approximately 3 miles. The Kimmel Center is at the corner of Broad & Spruce Streets.
From points East:
Take I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) and exit at Broad Street (Central Philadelphia). Follow Broad Street around City Hall, continuing south. The Kimmel Center is on the southwest corner of Broad & Spruce Streets.
From points West:
Take I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) and exit at Broad Street (Central Philadelphia). Follow Broad Street around City Hall, continuing south. The Kimmel Center is on the southwest corner of Broad & Spruce Streets.
From Ben Franklin Bridge:
Take first exit on 8th Street to Spruce Street. Continue west to Broad Street.
From Walt Whitman Bridge:
Take Broad Street exit. Follow north approximately 3 miles.
Public Transportation
The Commuter's Choice
Subway:
The Broad Street Subway's Walnut-Locust Station is located two blocks from The Kimmel Center. Market-Frankford and Subway Surface riders should make a free transfer to the Broad Street Line at the 15th & Market stop.
Regional Rail:
All Regional Rail Lines stop at Suburban Station, where riders can transfer to the nearby Broad Street Line at City Hall Station or take the 15-minute walk to The Kimmel Center.
Bus:
Routes C, 27, and 32 travel along Broad Street. Route 12 runs east-west along Locust and Walnut Streets. Other nearby buses include Routes 9, 21, and 42, which run along Walnut and Chestnut Streets.
Bus Routes C, 9, 21, 32, and 42 are handicapped accessible.
Phlash:
The Phlash is a trolley connecting Center City attractions to most downtown hotels. It is an easy way to get around to 18 key locations in Center City and costs $1 each time you board. Visit www.gophila.com/phlash for a route map and other details.
New Jersey's PATCO High Speed Line:
Take the High Speed Line toward Philadelphia, to the last, or 15th Street stop. Take the stairs to street level, where you will surface at 15th & Locust Streets. From there, walk one block south on 15th Street to Spruce Street. Turn left and find the entrance to The Kimmel Center a half block up on your right.
Airport Information
By Air:
The Philadelphia International Airport is serviced by several domestic and international airlines, with a majority of daily service from US Airways. Reservations may be made at the following airline home pages:
Wheelchair Accessible Seating at the Kimmel Center
The following information is available on the Kimmel Center web site www.kimmelcenter.org/.
Seating
Wheelchair-accessible seat locations are available throughout Verizon Hall. Please e-mail Andrea Kyer in the Dean's Office at AndreaKy@pcom.edu to reserve a wheelchair-accessible seat. This must be done before June 2nd.
Entrances
The Kimmel Center is wheelchair accessible from both its east (Broad Street) and north (Spruce Street) entrances. Entrances are at sidewalk level (no steps). Ramps and/or level floors enter every level of Verizon Hall.
Elevators
Wheelchair-accessible elevators serve all levels of Verizon Hall, and are located on all lobby levels.
Restrooms
ADA-compliant restrooms are available on all levels of The Kimmel Center, accessible to patrons of Verizon Hall.
Hearing Impaired
There will be interpreters on stage throughout the ceremony from the Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre in Swarthmore, PA.
Parking
A limited number of ADA-compliant parking spaces are available in the basement-level parking garage of The Kimmel Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wheelchair-accessible elevators are available in the parking garage.
Assisted Listening
Assisted listening devices are available at The Kimmel Center on a first come, first served basis. Please inquire with House Management upon your arrival.
Further information
Questions regarding accessibility at the Kimmel Center should be directed to the department of Audience and Visitor Services by phone at (215) 670-2327 or by e-mail at info@kimmelcenter.org. The Kimmel Center's general information TTY number is (215) 735-6059. The Ticket Call Center TTY number is (215) 875-7633.
Parking at the Kimmel Center
The Kimmel Center web site http://www.kimmelcenter.org/planning/findus.php recommends the following Philadelphia Parking Authority facilities:
Street Address
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Operator
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Total Spaces
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**15th & Spruce St.
(entrance on 15th Street) |
Avenue of the Arts |
500 |
337 S. Broad St. |
Five Star Parking |
125 |
219 S. Broad St. |
Central Parking |
450 |
1314 Spruce St. |
Five Star Parking |
80 |
1309 Locust St. |
Parkway Corporation |
75 |
**Recommended parking garage. Entrance to this garage is on 15th Street at Spruce.
