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Maps & Accommodations
From Route I-95 (North or South):
Take exit 5A, Route 141 South,
toward New Castle, continue past Route 13, and turn left onto
Route 9. Go 1/2 mile to next light and turn right onto Delaware
Street and go three blocks. Oak Knoll is located between Third
and Fourth Streets at 310 Delaware Street, in the Old Opera
House. We now occupy both the second and third floors. Enter
the doors in the middle of the building or through the lobby
on the right to get directly to the elevator.
From New Jersey/North:
From I-295 & NJ Turnpike
- Take the Delaware Memorial Bridge into Delaware. At the
first set of exits on the right after the toll (you'll want
to enter the tolls on the right side of the road as the exit
is very soon thereafter), take Route 9 South towards New Castle.
Follow Route 9 for about 3 miles. After passing the second
"Welcome to New castle" sign, turn left at the next light
on to Delaware Street. We are 310 Delaware Street, the Old
Opera House. We now occupy both the second and third floors.
Enter the doors in the middle of the building or through the
lobby on the right side of the elevator.
Shuttle Services from Philadelphia
Airport:
To arrange shuttle service
pick-up from Philadelphia Airport to points in Delaware, you
must call Delaware Express Shuttle at (302) 454-7800 or toll-free
at (800) 648-5466 at least 24 hours in advance of pick up
and make a reservation with them.
By Train:
The train station is located
in Wilmington (about 20 minutes away from New Castle) and
is served regularly by Amtrak. Taxi service is available outside
the station and is recommended over local bus service.
Key:
Important Fest Buildings
A - Oak Knoll Books
B - The Arsenal at Old New Castle Restaurant [Panel Discussions]
C
- St. Peter's School [Fine Press Exhibition]
Restaurants
& Landmarks
1 - New Castle Post Office
2 - New Castle Public Library
3 - Amstel House
4 - Dutch House
5 - The Old Library Museum
6 - Old New Castle Co. Court House
7 - Jessop’s Tavern
8 - The Read House and Gardens
9 - New Castle - Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office
In Historic Old New Castle, DE - within
walking distance to the Fest:
William
Penn Guest House
206 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone (302) 328-7736
Within
10 minutes drive outside Historic Old New Castle, DE:
Quality Inn
Skyways - "The
Official Hotel of Oak Knoll Fest"
147 N. DuPont Hwy.
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone (302) 328-6666 or Toll Free (800) 228-5151
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With the recent closure of
several Bed & Breakfasts in New Castle, we are recommending
the New Castle Quality Inn Skyways. It is located 3.28 miles
away from the book store by car. We have reserved a block
of rooms and have gotten a special rate for Oak Knoll Fest.
We are also currently negotiating a shuttle service to be
provided by the Hotel.
*Please
ask for the Oak Knoll Fest Special Rate! ($74.99)
*Remember to Register by
September 22nd to receive the discount!
The Quality Inn Skyways is within walking distance to 3 restaurants:
Polidoro
Grill - View Website
Damon's
Grill - View Website
Air
Transport Command
Hotel
DuPont
11th and Market Streets
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone (800) 441-9019 or (302) 594-3100, Fax (302) 594-3108
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Ramada
Inn
Route 13 N, off I-295, Manor
Branch
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone (302) 658-8511
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Econo
Lodge
232 Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone (800) 424-4777 or (302) 322-4500
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Super
8 Motel
215 South Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone (302) 322-9480
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Super Lodge
1213 West Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone (302) 654-5544
Outside of
New Castle, DE:
Christiana
Hilton
(I-95 & Rt. 7 - Exit 4B)
Newark, DE
Phone (800) 348-3133 or (302) 454-1500
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Other:
Bed & Breakfast of Delaware
2701 Landon Drive, Suite 200
Wilmington, DE
Phone (800) 233-4689 or (302) 378-1437
Will arrange reservations at bed & breakfasts in the Brandywine
Valley.
Other Hotels in the Wilmington Area
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