Directions, Transport and About the Area
The spectacular Main Street Station Shed is home to our main event, the Walk-Around Grand Tasting, as well as Taco Throwdown presented by Style Weekly, and the seminars (tentative). Other events will be held at breweries, restaurants, and nearby locations throughout Richmond, Virginia.
1500 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Handicap Access
Main Street Station is handicap accessible.
DIRECTIONS
From Points SOUTH:
1. Take I-95 North to Richmond
2. Take the Broad Street exit (74C)
3. Bear right to 33 East (Broad Street) from exit (74C)
4. Turn right onto Broad Street
5. Go up the hill and turn left at the light onto North 14th Street.
6. Turn left onto Main Street and you will see Main Street Station immediately to your left between 15th and 17th streets
From Points NORTH:
1.Take I-95 South to Richmond
2. Take the Franklin Street exit (74B)
3. Go straight through the traffic light (turns into North 15th Street) and go to Main Street
4. Turn left onto Main Street and you will see Main Street Station immediately to your left between 15th and 17th streets
From Points WEST:
1. Take I-64 East to Richmond
2. In Richmond, I-64 and I-95 merge
3. Stay straight and go onto I-95 South
4. Take the Franklin Street exit (74B)
5. Go straight through the traffic light (turns into North 15th Street) and go to Main Street
6. Turn left onto Main Street and you will see Main Street Station immediately to your left between 15th and 17th streets
From Points EAST:
1. Take I-64 West to Richmond
2. Take the I-95 South/5th Street exit
3. Get in the left lane and take the I-95 South ramp
4. Merge onto I-95 South
5. Take the Franklin Street exit (74B)
6. Go straight through the traffic light (turns into North 15th Street) and go to Main Street
7. Turn left onto Main Street and you will see Main Street Station immediately to your left between 15th and 17th streets
Main Street Station offers fenced, well-lighted parking facilities with pay-ticket machines directly across from and to the east of the station.
Parking rates for the Main Street Station are:
** Call Standard Parking at (804) 649-7275 to obtain a monthly permit for monthly parking.
Additional Parking Options
Below please find a link to a map with multiple parking decks within a short walking distance of Main Street Station.
You may travel directly to Main Street Station via public transportation.
Main Street Station has public transportation access through the GRTC Transit System. Please visit the GRTC website or call (803)358-GRTC, to get schedule and route information.
Passengers should arrive at Main Street Station at least 30 - 45 minutes before their scheduled departure. Be sure to allow time for parking and traffic.
Passengers should reconfirm departure times one day before travel, by calling (800)USA-RAIL, particularly if tickets have been purchased in advance.
To see if trains are running according to schedule, call (800)USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com and click on "check train status."
Customers with disabilities, senior citizens, and others needing special seating, special assistance or special food assistance (72 hours of advance notice needed), must call Amtrak at (800)USA-RAIL as much in advance of travel as possible.
There is no checked baggage service at Main Street Station; only carry-on luggage is allowed.
Carry-on luggage is limited to two pieces per passenger. Luggage may not exceed a size of 28" x 22" x 14" and a weight of 50 lbs. Carry-on limits per passenger will not apply to items such as briefcases, purses, laptop computers, camera bags and diaper bags. For a complete list, please call (800)USA-RAIL or visit http://www.amtrak.com.
All carry-on baggage must be visibly tagged with the name and address of the passenger. Amtrak will not assume liability for carry-on baggage brought on board trains. Dangerous or illegal items, including all firearms and weapons of any kind, are prohibited onboard.
Amtrak accepts many special items onboard, such as baby strollers, bicycles, golf bags, musical instruments and skis, with a small handling charge. For more information, please call (800)USA-RAIL or visit http://www.amtrak.com.
There are several options for traveling to and around Richmond.
UBER
Plan your bus ride to the Greater Richmond Convention Center using GRTC’s Trip Planner.
Several hotels in downtown Richmond are offering special rates for National Beer Expo attendees.
Richmond Marriott Hotel
500 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Reservations: 1-888.236.2427 and ask for National Beer Expo Room Block
Rooms are ONLY available on . You may also use the following custom reservation links:
You may call to reserve your room at the special National Beer Expo rate at 1 (800) 228-9290 at a special rate of $129, including complimentary breakfast. Please state that you wish to make a reservation for the National Beer Expo block at the Residence Inn Richmond Downtown location.
The Valet Parking stand is located in front of the Courtyard by Marriott at 1320 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Book your group rate for National Beer Expo
Reservations must be made by October , 2017.
Residence Inn Richmond Downtown
14 South 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219
OMNI Richmond Hotel
100 South 12th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Reservations: 1-800-THE OMNI
www.omnihotels.com
Linden Row Inn
100 East Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Reservations: 804.783.7000
Please call 804-783-7000 or 800-348-7424 and request the "2017 CAPITAL ALE HOUSE NATIONAL BEER EXPO (CAHNBE)” rate to receive the discount. Reservations must be made by October 2017. Rate is $109 + tax/night for Garden room (single Queen and 2 Beds) and $119 + tax/night for Main House rooms (single King and 2 beds)..
To make a reservation at the Group Rate, please follow these instructions:
The Hilton Richmond Downtown
501 E Broad St
Richmond, VA 23219
Special rate is $139 for King
For reservations, please call 804-344-4300 and ask for the special Capital Ale House National Beer Expo rate. Also, you can book a room on the exclusive booking website here: Booking Website:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/NationalBeerExpo2016
