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Welcome to the Official San Diego State University at Penn State Tour! To ensure that all goes smoothly, please read the following information carefully, as it will provide valuable information about your trip. Please remember to visit the Hospitality Desk daily for any tour updates. Thank you for traveling with us, we look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!

Distributed at the Hotel Aztec Sports Tours Hospitality Desk
• Name badge, lanyard and ticket holder
• Souvenir
• Tour itinerary and event details
• Local Information
• Game Day map

Official Tour Credential

To help tour hosts identify you as part of the Aztec Sports Tours group, we ask that you wear your official tour credential (name badge) for all tour related events. Your credentials will be distributed with your travel documents on-site. Tour credentials are required for the trolley city tour, welcome gathering, pregame tailgate and motorcoach transfers.

Hospitality Desk is located diagonal from the hotel’s Front Desk and directly across from Concierge on the Main Lobby Level.

Desk Hours:
Thursday, September 24: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday, September 25: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 26: 7:30 am – 8:15 am
Tour Itinerary/Information
Thursday, September 24

Upon arrival

Check-in at the Omni William Penn in downtown Pittsburgh. You have been pre-registered but you will be asked to provide a credit card for any incidentals during your stay.

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hospitality Desk will be staffed in the hotel lobby. Please stop by to pick up your souvenir, tour credential, Game Day map, local information, and meet your on-site staff.

Evening

At your leisure, enjoy all that Pittsburgh has to offer!

Friday, September 25

6:30 am – 11:30 am

Enjoy a Hot Breakfast Buffet in the Terrace Room (included in your package).

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hospitality Desk will be staffed in the hotel lobby. Please stop by to pick up your souvenir, tour credential, Game Day map, local information, and meet your on-site staff.

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Trolley City Tour

Meet at the William Penn Place entrance of the hotel by 9:45 am.  Step aboard vintage 1920’s style trolleys for a fully guided tour highlighting Pittsburgh’s magnificent array of architecture and historic landmarks along with interesting facts about the people, places and culture. Included is a one-way ride on the Duquesne Incline with great views of the Three Rivers.

1:30 pm

30 minute historical tour of the hotel (limited to groups of 20)

The William Penn Hotel opened with great fanfare in 1916 after $6 million and a year of construction claiming its place as the grandest hotel in the nation. Throughout its storied past and many owners, the Omni William Penn has played host to many of the 20th century’s best and brightest—innovators, musicians, and more.  Every seated President since Theodore Roosevelt has been received here with it being a popular campaign spot.
Please sign-up in advance if you are interested by emailing amanda@sportsandentertainmenttravel.com or call 814-272-1527.

Afternoon

At your leisure, enjoy all that Pittsburgh has to offer!

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Welcome Reception located at Mitchell’s Restaurant, just 6 blocks away from the hotel. Join fellow travelers for drinks and appetizers.

Saturday, September 26

7:00 am – 11:30 am

Enjoy a Hot Breakfast Buffet in the Terrace Room (included in your package)

7:30 am – 8:15 am

Hospitality Desk will be staffed in the hotel lobby.

8:15 am

Meet in the hotel lobby to begin boarding the motorcoaches.

8:30 am

Motorcoaches depart for State College. Please note that the stadium is .6 miles from the Pregame Tailgate and a 15 minute walk.

12:00 pm (Noon)

Pregame Tailgate will take place at the Founder’s Lounge at Bryce Jordan Center, which includes hot buffet with beer, wine and soda.

3:30 pm

KICK-OFF!   San Diego State at Penn State

GO AZTECS!

Following the Game

Meet your on-site staff near the buses behind Bryce Jordan Center. Motorcoach will leave 45 minutes after conclusion of game

Sunday, September 27

7:00 am – 11:00 am

Enjoy a Hot Breakfast Buffet in the Terrace Room (included in your package)

By 12:00 pm (Noon)

Please check-out at the hotel’s front desk and pay any incidentals you may have incurred. Have a safe trip home!


Tour Hotel

Omni William Penn Hotel

530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-7100
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm

On-Site
Aztec Sports Tours Staff

Amanda Becker:
(570) 786-7395
Kyle McDonald:
(217) 714-1749