Wilson College

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Overview  

       

A charming small college located on an elegant street in the small city of Chambersburg, PA.  Lots of playing rooms, almost all airconditioned.  Dining hall located in the dorms.  There is no airconditioning in any of the dorms.  If you must have a/c there are several inexpensive motels nearby.  Indoor pool and tennis courts available to us.  Many other recreational facilities on campus, including canoeing, gym, bowling, and weight room available at a small fee.  Golf nearby.

 

 

Transportation

Driving

   From New York or New Jersey: (200 miles)

Take I-80 west from the George Washington Bridge, or I-78 west from the Lincoln Tunnel.  Continue west to the intersection with I-81.

South on I-81  about 40 miles past the PA turnpike exit to Exit 16 Route 30, Chambersburg.  Follow Route 30 west to Route 11 North in Chambersburg.  Right on Route 11 for about 2 miles.  

The main entrance to the campus is on  your left.  It is marked with stone pillars and is right where Route 11 makes a sharp bend to the right. Follow signs to Summertrios registration.

   From  Philadelphia  (160 miles)

Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike westbound to the Carlysle Exit 226 (old exit 16).  Follow the signs to I-81 South.

South on I-81 to about 40 miles to Exit 16 Route 30.  Follow Route 30 west to Route 11 North in Chambersburg.  Right on Route 11 for about 2 miles.  

The main entrance to the campus is on  your left.  It is marked with stone pillars and is right where Route 11 makes a sharp bend to the right. Follow signs to Summertrios registration.

   From  the South. (100 miles from Washington, DC)

Take I-81 North to Exit 14 in Rennsylvania (Route 316, Wayne Avenue).  Follow Route 316 West to Route 11 North in Chambersburg. Take Route 11 north for about 2 miles.  

The main entrance to the campus is on  your left.  It is marked with stone pillars and is right where Route 11 makes a sharp bend to the right. Follow signs to Summertrios registration.

   From  the West (160 miles from Pittsburgh)

Take the Pennsylvania Turpike east to Exit 189 (old Exit 14), Willow Hill.  Follow Route 75 South toward Fort Loudon.  Then follow Route 30 East to Route 11 North in Chambersburg. Right on Route 11 for about 2 miles.  

The main entrance to the campus is on  your left.  It is marked with stone pillars and is right where Route 11 makes a sharp bend to the right. Follow signs to Summertrios registration.

Airports

The Hagerstown Airport , Hagerstown, MD , 25 miles away, 301-791-3333.  Offers a commuter flight daily from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). At present Pan American Airlines has an introductory price of $59 round trip from BWI to the Hagerstown Airport. You can call toll free for reservations at 1-800-FLY-PANAM or access the Website at www.flypanam.com.

The Harrisburg International Airport  Harrisburg, PA., 60 miles away,  888-442-5387.   Offers daily flights from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.   U.S. Airways has a twenty-one day advance purchase fare .  You can call toll free for reservations at 1-800-428-4322.

 

 

 

Amtrak

 

There is train service to Harrisburg.  From New York City there is through service several times daily.   Leaves Penn Station at 10:50 a.m. arrives in Harrisburg at 2:26 p.m.  We will meet this train if you let us know you need a ride.  There is a pick up charge, TBA. 

 

For service from other points, please check the Amtrak website.  From Harrisburg, bus and cab options are listed below.

 

 

 

Bus Transportation from Harrisburg & Hagerstown

Curently there is no bus transportation.. 

Car Rental

1) Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Chambersburg, PA (717) 267-0674 or 800-736-8222.
2) Avis Rent-a-Car,  Hagerstown Airport (301) 791-1425 or 800- 831-2847
3) Budget Car & Truck Rental @ Hagerstown Airport (301) 739-3560

Taxicabs or Limousines:

1) Turner Taxi @ Hagerstown Airport (301) 733-7788 $32 from Hagerstown.
2) Unique Limousine Chambersburg, PA (717) 261-0119 $120 from Harrisburgh.
3) Phantom Shadow Limousine Chambersburg, PA (877) 357-4236
4) Airport Limousine Service Harrisburg, PA (717) 737-3943 $60 1-4 persons
5) Capital City Taxi Harrisburg, PA (717) 939-6363 $65-$70

Accommodations

 

 

Wilson College Dorms

Single or double occupancy; NOT air conditioned; linen included.  No private baths.

Hotels

 

 

All the following are within 4 miles of the college.  Local area code is (717). Make reservations early if you will be here near July 4th.  The July 4th Gettysburg Festival fills the hotels for that weekend.

hotel/motel miles phone hotel/motel miles phone
Travelodge 2 264-4187 Hampton Inn 3.5 261-9185
Comfort Inn 4 263-6655 Holiday Inn Express 3.5 709-9009
Days Inn 3 263-1288 Quality Inn 4 263-3400
Econo-lodge 3 264-8005 Sheraton 3 263-9191
Fairfield Inn 3.5 264-1200      
 

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