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City of Philadelphia

Grocery Stores:

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Northside Dining Terrace
Drexel University
34th & Race Street
Other Drexel Dining and Retail Locations

The Fresh Grocer
4001 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4480

International Foods & Spices (Indian & South Asian)
4203 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4480

Trader Joe’s
2121 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
(215) 569-9282

ALDI Discount Grocer
4421 Market Street , Philadelphia, PA 19104

Market 16
3300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 571-4388

Museums:

Philadelphia is home to innumerable museums and galleries.  If you are looking for a specific genre or collection type but do not see it represented in the list below, please let us know.  We can help point you in the right direction!

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
 (215) 299-1000

Addams Gallery
200 S. 36th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 573-5134

The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
215) 278-7200

American Philosophical Society Museum
Philosophical Hall, 104 South Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 USA
(215) 440-3440

American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-1776

Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 557-0455

Independence Seaport Museum
211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 413-8655

The Penn Museum
3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 898-4000

The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 448-1200

Mutter Museum
19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3737

Please Touch Museum (Children's Museum)
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-3181

Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-8100

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 972-7600

National Constitution Center

525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 409-6600

African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 574-0380

National Museum of American Jewish History

101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 923-3811

Rosenbach Museum & Library
2008 Delancey Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 732-1600

The Library Company

1314 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-3181

Wells Fargo History Museum

123 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19109
(215) 670-6123

The Wagner Free Institute of Science

1700 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-6529

Benjamin Franklin Museum

317 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 965-2305

The Chemical Heritage Foundation
315 317 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-2222

Institute of Contemporary Art
118 S 36th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 898-5911

Khmer Art Gallery

319 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-5600

Other Cultural Institutions:

Independence National State Park  Call ahead to reserve tour tickets
41 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 965-2305

Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 236-3300

Elfreth's Alley
126 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 574-0560

Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 686-1252

Fairmount Waterworks
640 Waterworks Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 685-0723

City Hall
1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 686-1776

The Wanamaker Building (Macy’s)
1300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 241-9000

Wood Street Steps, Last of at least ten public stairways constructed over 300 years ago.
Between 323 and 325 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Comcast Building
1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(800) 934-6489

Dilworth Park
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Spruce Street Harbor Park
121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 629-3200

Entertainment:
If you're interested in hearing live music during your time in Philadelphia, check out these venues for possible shows.  Let us know if you are looking for anything specific!  Some venues may have more or fewer shows in the summer.

Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
215) 232-2100

World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-1400

Electric Factory
421 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-1332

The Trocadero

1003 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-6888

The Kimmel Center
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 670-2388
You can tour of the Kimmel, even if you do not go to a show

Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 893-5252

Prince Music Theater1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 972-1000

The Mann Center
52nd And Parkside, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 546-7900

Academy of Music
Broad and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 893-1999

Athletics:

Philadelphia Phillies
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The ballpark is easily accessible via the Broad Street Subway Line.

The Philadelphia Union (Soccer) plays outside of Philadelphia in Chester, PA
One Stadium Drive Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3100

Tour Eagles Stadium
One Lincoln Financial Way,  Philadelphia,  PA  19148
Purchase on Ticketmaster

Rowing
Boathouse Row on the Schuykill River is a great place to visit, if you enjoy watching rowing.
1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia 19130

Dining:
There is no way we could include all of Philadelphia's fine eateries.  Here are a few places to get you started, and we are available for suggestions as well.  Yelp is useful when doing culinary research and GrubHub is helpful if you are looking to order take-out or delivery.

On and around campus:
Sabrina's Cafe: New American Fare
Drexel Pizza
Lemon Grass Restaurant: Casual Thai
Starbucks
Chick-fil-a
Subway
Sang Kee Noodle House: Quick Chinese
Pod: Pan Asian
Nosh Deli
California Pizza
White Dog Cafe: Eclectic Fare from local ingredients
Dunkin' Donuts
Han Dynasty: Spicy Chinese
Zavino: Pizza & Wine Bar

University City (South of Drexel's campus)
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Jimmy John's
Pari Cafe Creperie: Counter for Crepes

Across the Schuylkill
Smile Cafe: Thai
Tampopo: Japanese/Korean
Day By Day: Breakfast & Brunch
Petite Passion: American (New)
Village Whiskey: Burgers
Mama's Vegetarian: Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Kosher
Tria Taproom: Wine Bar
Sotto: Italian
Jane G's: Szechuan

Center City
Barbbuzzo: Mediterranean, Pizza
Zavino: Italian, Wine Bar
El Vez: Mexican
Spice 28: Asian Fusion
Charlie Was a Sinner: Vegetarian
Dim Sum Garden: Dim Sum
Smokin' Betty's: BBQ

Old City
Amada: Tapas Bar
Han Dynasty: Szechuan
The Victoria Freehouse: Pub
Karma: Indian