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