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Air: Guests can choose between arriving via Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) or Philadelphia International (PHL) airports, although Philadelphia is slightly more convenient and has no/limited tolls. PHL is approximately one hour north while BWI is about 80 minutes south of the I-95 exits to campus. Delaware Express offers a private car service which runs at a starting rate of $124 and should be booked in advance. Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft start at approximately $60, and increase depending on time and demand. Flights that arrive late may require a wait time, and ride-shares to the airport should be booked in advance at requested times. Ample rental cars are available at the airport, although we recommend booking in advance for reduced rates.

Rail: Newark, DE Station. Served by SEPTA commuter rail from Philadelphia and Amtrak with limited departure and arrival times. Taxis are not generally available upon arrival. Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft cost approximately $15 to the conference facility. The Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Wilmington Station is an approximately 20 minute drive to the conference facility. While taxis are available outside the station, it is more economical to take a ride share ($30 or higher). Busses 33, 10, and 2 leave from near the Wilmington Station to spots in and around the UD campus. Although much more economical, bus trips can take over an hour and may require walking to your hotel once you reach Newark. Those choosing this option should plan their travel carefully.

Car: From Philadelphia: Take I-95 South to Exit 1B, which becomes Route 896 North, follow 896 into Newark. Route 896 becomes South College Avenue. Follow South College Avenue to end, turn left onto Main Street and stay in the right lane. Go 1 block and at the fork, bear right over the railroad tracks. Proceed straight through the traffic light at Cleveland Avenue. Look for signs for University Delaware-Laird Campus, turn right.

From Baltimore: Take I-95 North to Exit 1B. Continue using directions above.

The University of Delaware Shuttle offers free transportation between the Clayton Hall and the Courtyard Marriott to the Main Campus and to hotels such as Embassy and Homewood Suites and the Audion/STAR Campus (for the grad student workshop). This is the North/South Academy and the North/South College Routes. Please check the site for hours and frequency of buses. You can also use this site to live track the location of the next bus. Some hotels, such as the Courtyard Marriott, offer local shuttle service for guests with a little notice prior to departure.

Main Street, Newark (including side streets)

Coffee

• Brew Ha Ha Newark
• Drip Cafe Newark
• Dunkin’ Donuts
• Starbucks
• Little Goat Cafe

Casual

• Deer Park
• The Peach Blossom Eatery
• Home Grown Cafe
• Grain Craft Bar and Kitchen
• Ramen Kumamoto
• Kakure Bistro
• Klondike Kate’s Restaurant and Saloon
• Sinclair’s Cafe
• Ali Baba Mid Eastern Restaurant
• Santa Fe Mexican Grill
• Oishii Ocean Japanese and Cajun Seafood
• Chef Tan
• Oishii Sushi and Ramen

Upscale Casual

• Hamilton’s on Main
• Taverna
• Cafe Gelato
• Iron Hill Brewery

Quick Bites (all a short walk from DRC if you are attending the open house)

• Newark Deli & Bagel
• M20Burgers and Salads
• Snap Custom Pizza
• HoneyGrow
• Q’Doba
• Colorful Yun Nan
• Indian Sizzler
• Playa Bowls
• Roots Natural Kitchen
• The Original Hot Bagel
• Chipotle Mexican Grill
• Mochinut
• Five Guys Burgers and Fries
• Helen’s Sausage House
• Red Bowl
• Trabant Student Center Food Court

There are many other options, as well!

Amstel Avenue

• Claymont Steak Shop Newark – Quick Bites
• Bing’s Bake and Brew – Coffee
• Tastea 101 – Quick Bites

On the outskirts of Campus

• Timothy’s of Newark – Casual
• Grain Exchange @ STAR Campus – Casual
• First Watch – Casual
• Bonchon Chicken – Quick Bites
• Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers – Quick Bites
• UD Creamery – Quite Bites

Chesapeake City, MD

• Prime 225 – Upscale
• Bayard House – Upscale Casual
• Schaefer’s Canal House – Casual
• Chesapeake Inn – Casual

Wilmington, DE

• Le Cavalier at the Hotel Dupont – Upscale
• Walter’s Steakhouse – Upscale
• La Fia – Upscale
• Capers and Lemons – Upscale Casual
• Tonic Seafood and Steak – Upscale Casual
• Krazy Kats at the Inn at Montchanin Village – Upscale Casual
• Columbus Inn – Upscale Casual
• Banks Seafood – Upscale Casual
• Bardea – Upscale Casual
• Constitution Yards Beer Garden – Casual

Hockessin, DE

• The House of William and Merry – Upscale Casual

Historic Old New Castle, DE

• Jessop’s Tavern – Casual Dining

Kennett Square, PA

• 1906 at Longwood Gardens – Upscale
• Victory Brewing Company – Casual
• The Naked Olive – Casual
• Foxfire at the Stone Barn – Casual
• Trattoria La Tavola – Casual