{"id":11,"date":"2017-01-19T16:49:11","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T16:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2017.portlandme.wordcamp.org\/location\/"},"modified":"2017-05-22T23:41:37","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T03:41:37","slug":"location","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portlandme.wordcamp.org\/2017\/location\/","title":{"rendered":"Location"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Venue<\/h3>\n<p>Dates:\u00a0May 26th &amp; 27th, 2017<br \/>\nVenue:\u00a0MECA &#8211; Maine College of Art<\/p>\n<div class=\"googlemaps\">\n\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"  src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d2886.6318657342345!2d-70.261011!3d43.655826999999995!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4cb29c142272387d:0xbe8f3f7ca04fdec8!2sMaine%20College%20of%20Art!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1400292859077\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h3>Where to park<\/h3>\n<p>Parking in Downtown Portland can be unpredictable, so here are a few suggestions\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Spring Street Parking Garage that is adjacent to the Cross Insurance Arena (formerly the Cumberland County Civic Center). The Spring Street Garage is managed by the City of Portland and rates vary depending on events. Please call (207) 874-2842 for rate information.<\/li>\n<li>There is a privately owned parking garage across Spring Street next to the Holiday Inn by the Bay and a large parking lot located at the corner of Spring Street and Center Street. Rates vary depending on the event and are controlled by the property owners. For more information, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.portlandmaine.com\/getting-around-portland\/parking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland Downtown District&#8217;s parking web page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, you may try the Park &amp; Ride lot on Marginal Way and a taxi or service such as Lyft (first time riders can use the code WCPWM17 for a discount).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to get here<\/h3>\n<p>By air: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.portlandjetport.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland International Jetport<\/a><br \/>\nBy rail: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amtrakdowneaster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Downeaster Train Service<\/a><br \/>\nBy bus: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.concordcoachlines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Concord Coach Lines<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Where to stay<\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Mercury Inn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mercuryinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mercury Inn<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"The Press Hotel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thepresshotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Press Hotel<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Hilton Garden Inn\" href=\"http:\/\/hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/maine\/hilton-garden-inn-portland-downtown-waterfront-PWMDHGI\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hampton Inn Portland Downtown<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Portland Harbor Hotel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.portlandharborhotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland Harbor Hotel<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Hilton Garden Inn\" href=\"http:\/\/hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/maine\/hilton-garden-inn-portland-downtown-waterfront-PWMDHGI\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hilton Garden Inn<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Holiday Inn By The Bay\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinn\/hotels\/us\/en\/portland\/pwmdt\/hoteldetail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Inn By The Bay<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Hyatt Place Portland\" href=\"http:\/\/portlandoldport.place.hyatt.com\/en\/hotel\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hyatt Place Portland<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Portland Regency Hotel &amp; Spa\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theregency.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland Regency Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Residence Inn Portland Downtown\" href=\"http:\/\/www.residenceinndowntownportland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Residence Inn Portland Downtown<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel\" href=\"http:\/\/www.westinportlandharborview.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Looking for last minute lodging deals? \u00a0Try the smartphone app Hotel Tonight.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to eat<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.portlandfoodmap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland Food Map<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/mapandmenu.com\/category\/food\/?tag=portland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map &amp; Menu<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What to see<\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Portland Seadogs\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40827-d198655-Reviews-Portland_Sea_Dogs-Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland Seadogs<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Eastern Promenade\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40827-d585718-Reviews-Eastern_Promenade-Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eastern Promenade<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Portland Observatory\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40827-d104918-Reviews-Portland_Observatory-Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland Observatory<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Portland Museum of Art\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40827-d104409-Reviews-Portland_Museum_of_Art-Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland Museum of Art<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Children\u2019s Museum &amp; Theatre of Maine\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40827-d107175-Reviews-Children_s_Museum_and_Theatre_of_Maine-Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children\u2019s Museum &amp; Theatre of Maine<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Space Gallery\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40827-d640613-Reviews-Space_Gallery-Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Gallery<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40827-d198380-Reviews-Maine_Narrow_Gauge_Railroad_Company_and_Museum-Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Merrill Auditorium\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40827-d109813-Reviews-Merrill_Auditorium-Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Merrill Auditorium<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Bayside Bowl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40827-d2294543-Reviews-Bayside_Bowl-Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bayside Bowl<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Fort Williams State Park\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40554-d104705-Reviews-Fort_Williams_State_Park-Cape_Elizabeth_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort Williams State Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Willard Beach\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40894-d198661-Reviews-Willard_Beach-South_Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Willard Beach<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Historical Lighthouses\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmaine.com\/attractions\/sightseeing_tours\/lighthouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Historic Lighthouses<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Where to shop<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.portlandbuylocal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland Buy Local<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Old Port Shops\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40827-d105082-Reviews-Old_Port-Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Port Shops<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Freeport Outlet Shopping\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40643-d105089-Reviews-Freeport_Shopping_Outlets-Freeport_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freeport Outlet Shopping<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Maine Mall\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g40894-d198666-Reviews-Maine_Mall-South_Portland_Maine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Mall<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Who to meet<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/liveworkportland.org\/people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Portland<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/maine.aiga.org\/\">AIGA Maine<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/adclubofmaine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ad Club of Maine<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venue Dates:\u00a0May 26th &amp; 27th, 2017 Venue:\u00a0MECA &#8211; Maine College of Art Where to park Parking in Downtown Portland can be unpredictable, so here are a few suggestions\u2026 The Spring Street Parking Garage that is adjacent to the Cross Insurance Arena (formerly the Cumberland County Civic Center). 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