{"id":2731,"date":"2019-08-07T10:00:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2019.us.wordcamp.org\/?p=2731"},"modified":"2019-08-07T10:35:37","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T15:35:37","slug":"top-5-tips-for-a-first-time-wordcamp-us-attendee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2019\/top-5-tips-for-a-first-time-wordcamp-us-attendee\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Tips for a First Time WordCamp US Attendee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2019 WordCamp US Conference has lots to offer; 3 days, 50+ sessions and the new host city, St. Louis, MO. While there\u2019s much to be excited about, it can also become overwhelming for first-time WordCamp attendees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve outlined the most important tips to follow if you\u2019re attending WordCamp US for the first time in St. Louis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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1. Know your transportation options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photo by MoDOT Photos<\/a>, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Besides ride-sharing apps, St. Louis has many transportation services to get you to and from the America\u2019s Center Convention Complex, The Marriott St. Louis Grand, and the many restaurants\/bars in downtown St. Louis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city\u2019s Metro<\/a> public transit system has trains and buses traveling constantly. Conveniently, there is a MetroLink (train) stop two blocks from the convention venue. For sightseeing, use Metro\u2019s Downtown Trolley<\/a>: a hop-on\/hop-off bus that runs every 20 minutes and stops at all of the downtown tourist hot-spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Explore St. Louis when you can<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photo by Chris Koerner<\/a>, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always important to take in as much of the local culture wherever you go; WordCamp US is no different. When you\u2019re not at the conference, take the time to explore St. Louis\u2019 unique sights and sounds such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n