When in Philadelphia's University City Neighborhood: Explore

Are you taking a trip to Philadelphia's University City neighborhood? Here are some of the area’s best attractions to check out while you are there.

Run up the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Try the stuffed French toast at Sabrina’s Cafe, 227 N. 34th Street
Try the Cap’n Crunch burrito at the Cucina Zapata food truck, 3101 Ludlow Street
Rent bikes by the Schuylkill River
Visit the Wissahickon Valley Park
Visit the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street
Visit one of the three art galleries on the Drexel University campus:
- Rincliffe Gallery
- Paul Peck Center Gallery
- A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery

Academic Bistro, 101 N. 33rd Street: Fully functioning student-run restaurant and kitchen. The majority of the students who work there are Drexel University Culinary Arts and Science majors and Hospitality.
- Lunch and dinner service
- Special events and dinner space
Chengdu Famous Food, 3635 Lancaster Ave.: A Chinese and Sichuan restaurant in University City owned by two Drexel alumni.

Lancaster Walk: as the seasons change, the area is used to relax, get some fresh air, lay in the hammocks in the spring
Joseph R. Lynch Observatory: home to Philadelphia’s largest telescope
Cira Green: Rooftop park looking over Center City at 30th and Chestnut Streets where you can watch movies and sports games on the large projector, enjoy activities, and food

Students Walking In University City

Photo courtesy of Drexel University

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