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After all, Philly is a city of neighborhoods, each live in a big city that has such a small town vibe. Philly is, with its own unique style and personality, just like the without a doubt, the . people who make it such a great place to live. NOUN I’m learning new words, too, like “jawn” which means But before we get to others’ advice for exploring Philly, we thought it would be fun to get YOUR and “youse” which, of course, refers to anyone NOUN first impressions…. from . NEIGHBORHOOD Everyone I’ve met so far has been and I’ve learned ADJECTIVE so many essential things about Philly, including the most delicious to eat, all the to visit for student NOUN PLURAL NOUN discounts, and the best way to get around the city, which is . VERB ENDING IN -ING This semester in Philly is going to be and I’m ADJECTIVE already looking forward to in the city. EXPERIENCE SHARE YOUR HILARIOUS ENTRIES WITH US BY TAGGING @CAMPUSPHILLY ON 8 | Campus Philly Guide Campus Philly Guide | 9 IOVINE BROTHERS PRODUCE CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL CAFÉ LIFT STUDENT IN READING TERMINAL MARKET DISCOUNTS $2 off 10% off the bill 10% off AS TOLD BY YAEL EIBEN | BRYN MAWR COLLEGE ’23 | @YAELEIBEN HIDDEN CHINATOWN SITE/SOUND: FRANKLIN SQUARE GEMS FRIENDSHIP GATE REVEALING THE RAIL PARK AS TOLD BY ROB FOCHT | SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY ’19 | @ROB.FOCHT Spring Arts is my favorite place to explore. You can’t go wrong with any of the restaurants, like Pho 20 and Vivi Bubble Tea (a great spot for dessert!). The new Rail Park is a great place to relax with friends on a warm day. It’s unlike anything else in Philadelphia! Both Union Transfer I love how walkable Center City is! I take SEPTA Regional Rail to Suburban Station, and it’s and Underground Arts are smaller concert so easy to get around. Rittenhouse Square is one of my favorite spots to visit in the city. I love venues but hold fantastic shows featuring going to the farmer’s market there on Saturday mornings. Stopping for coffee at Shakespeare great artists, too. & Co. is also a must—it’s a gem of a bookstore-slash-coffee-spot on Walnut Street. Franklin Square has something for everyone, Skyline views are the best from Center City, with the South Street Bridge (go at sunset!) and from a carousel and mini golf to fantastic the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk just a short distance away. One Liberty Observation Deck food at Square Burger. The Chinese Lantern is another great spot, and is exactly what it sounds like: a space to overlook Philadelphia! It Festival in Franklin Square is the annual offers a panoramic view of both Center City and University City, and it’s a very cool way to light show experience that is sure to take scope out the city. your breath away! In the winter, visiting Christmas Village in LOVE Park and Dilworth Park (also the spot of Reading Terminal Market is a Philly staple, and CollegeFest every year!) was a perfect break from studying for finals. your best bet if you’re with a large group. You have to try DiNic’s Roast Pork, a legendary Italian-style pulled pork sandwich, and end PHILADELPHIA your meal with ice cream from Bassett’s Ice PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA OPERA PHILADELPHIA STUDENT THEATRE COMPANY Cream—it’s worth the line, I promise. DISCOUNTS $10 tickets $10 tickets $10 student rush tickets HIDDEN MURAL: UNTITLED AMY ADDISON STREET ST. ALBANS PLACE GEMS SHERALD PROJECT (tip: go at nighttime!) (featured in The Sixth Sense) 10| Campus Philly Guide Campus Philly Guide |11 AS TOLD BY JACINDA RAJU | DREXEL UNIVERSITY ’21 @NOTJUSTNUTELLA / @JACINDARAJU INSTITUTE OF PENN MUSEUM CINEMARK MOVIE THEATER STUDENT CONTEMPORARY ART DISCOUNTS $13 student tickets $5.50 tickets on Tuesdays Free HIDDEN MURAL SERIES: A LOVE THE WOODLANDS PENN PARK GEMS LETTER FOR YOU CEMETERY AS TOLD BY SABRINA AHMADZAI | UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES ‘20 | @SIGHTSWITHSABRINA Fairmount has something for everyone! I usually prefer to walk around Fairmount, but there are also Indego bikes all around, which are super easy to use. Fairmount Park is great for enjoying the outdoors (it’s the biggest urban park in America!), My favorite thing about West Philly is that it and the Horticulture Center is beautiful all year long, but especially in April during the has all the excitement of University City, with Cherry Blossom Festival. The Mann Center is great for live music and shows, with Drexel, Penn, and University of the Sciences, its open-air venue and space. but also the tranquility of Clark Park, along with so many hidden gems you can find walking Green Eggs Café is a staple for Instagrammable breakfast foods, especially if you’re on along Baltimore Avenue or 38th Street. your way to The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Race your friends up the Rocky Steps to get to the entrance, especially on Wednesdays or on First Sunday, when the Museum offers There are so many great restaurants, pay-what-you-wish admission to all guests! too! Sabrina’s Café is a must-try for their specialized (and Instagrammable) comfort Eastern State Penitentiary is an enormous former prison along Fairmount Avenue, and food, and Renata’s Kitchen has the best Terror Behind the Walls is their must-attend event for getting into the Halloween spirit. cappuccinos! Visit Loco Pez for their famous After a long run on the Schuylkill River Trail or along Kelly Drive, it’s hard not to get happy hour nachos or try Landmark Americana goosebumps just passing by! for classics like cheeseburgers and wings— bring your student ID for their brunch and late-night discounts! EASTERN STATE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM BARNES FOUNDATION RODIN MUSEUM STUDENT PENITENTIARY OF ART DISCOUNTS $5 tickets Pay-what-you-wish Cira Green is the perfect blend of rural and urban in all of Philadelphia, with rooftop skyline $10 tickets $14 tickets views and beautiful green scenery. It’s the perfect spot to study, do yoga, or have a picnic. Keep an eye out for their open-air cinema schedule, Movies for Good. Grab a blanket, some snacks, and a few of your friends and enjoy a movie after class. My personal favorite is when they show Hocus Pocus around Halloween! HIDDEN AZALEA GARDEN IN MURAL: HEALING BOATHOUSE ROW MATTHIAS BALDWIN PARK GEMS FAIRMOUNT PARK POWER OF MUSIC 12| Campus Philly Guide Campus Philly Guide |13 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS THE PALACE OF INDIAN YOGA HIVE STUDENT DISCOUNTS Student Rush Program 10% off lunch $10 drop-in classes AS TOLD BY DANIEL GONZALEZ | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ’20 | @EXTRAORDINARY_DAN HIDDEN MURAL: THE ELECTRIC STREET MURAL: PEACE WALL GEMS 76ERS: BEYOND THE COURT (tip: go at nighttime!) South Philly is a big neighborhood that is filled with so much character. There is nothing quite like taking a stroll down East Passyunk Ave. or visiting the Singing Fountain in the heart of Passyunk Square. Some of my favorite neighborhood traditions are the Festa della Repubblica (Italian National Day Festival) and Second Saturdays on East Passyunk Ave.