2014-2015 Campus Philly Insider Guide by Campus Philly

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Welcome Philly Hacks Getting Around SEPTA Center City Map Travel Desk & Hotel Discounts Philly Dictionary

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Fairmount Park Center City Old City Ben Franklin Parkway University City & West Philadelphia South Street & Society Hill Passyunk Square & Bella Vista Northern Liberties Manayunk Chestnut Hill & Mt. Airy The Main Line South Jersey

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EDITORIAL Editorial Director Chaney Harter Contributing Editorial Simona DeDominicis Jayson Flores Melissa Gregoli Danielle Hagerty

CREATIVE Creative Director Stephanie Skari Contributing Design Brett Ferdock Photography Lindsey Campbell Rachel Lee Melissa Gregoli Chaney Harter Kelsey Jones Stephanie Skari Ashlie Thornbury

BUSINESS President Deborah Diamond, Ph.D. Director, University Relations & Student Engagement Patrick Sherlock Director, Corporate Relations & Partnerships Ashlie Thornbury Contributing Sales Lindsey Campbell Chaney Harter Ashlie Thornbury The 2014-15 Campus Philly Insider Guide to Philadelphia is published by Campus Philly and is distributed to students at partner colleges and universities around the region. Messages in this editorial content or advertising of this publication do not in any way imply endorsement by our organization, sponsors, advertisers or government funders. The publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising. Contents ÂŠ 2014-15. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the publisher.

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With Mayor Nutter Before he was Mayor, Michael Nutter was a UPenn undergrad in the 1970s; he switched majors and balanced multiple jobs in addition to his classes, including work as a DJ! What should all incoming students know about the city? Philadelphia is an exciting, dynamic and welcoming city with nightlife and a vibrant arts and culture community. It has many challenges that urban cities face, but great hope and a greater spirit. There is no better place to learn what city living is about than Philadelphia. How can newcomers get to know Philadelphia? Get involved with Campus Philly, Graduate! Philadelphia, and the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service. Join any number of the young professionals’ networks that we have. Go to different events, visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Orchestra, African American Museum, National Museum of American Jewish History or the Barnes Foundation. Go to sporting events and check out the restaurant scene. Come experience and explore Philadelphia.

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Did you have a career in mind when you started college? Not really. At Penn I was a pre-med major, and then switched to business. I thought I was going to start a business — ultimately, I ended up being a different kind of entrepreneur as a member of City Council and now as Mayor. This is the ultimate entrepreneurial position! How did college prepare you for your career? As Mayor, I do a lot of different things. Changing majors and being in different classes ultimately really helped me. The biggest thing that I learned in college was perseverance. I had a number of successes and I had a number of failures in college, but I never got discouraged. Is being Mayor the best job in Philadelphia? Absolutely. What advice do you have for students? Study hard, get actively engaged in your college and university activities, but also spend time off-campus. Pay attention to what goes on in the business community and check out our StartUp PHL program. Lastly, a great philosopher once said, “Never let your schooling interfere with your education.”

The biggest thing that I learned in college was perseverance. I had a number of successes and I had a number of failures in college, but I never got discouraged.

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Philly Hacks Where to Start First Friday

Art galleries on 2nd Street from Old City to Northern Liberties turn over their collections and celebrate with open-door parties — most featuring free snacks, drinks and pop-up performances. The monthly community event is a student favorite and happens on the first Friday evening of every month.

Restaurant Week

Philadelphia’s most exclusive restaurants offer three-course dinners for a flat $35/person — a great excuse to escape the dorm, while keeping costs under control. Visit centercityphila. org/restaurantweek for the Center City original, or try a neighborhood variation like University City Dining Days or Manayunk StrEAT Festival.

Get to Know Us

Follow @CampusPhilly and @OpenArtsPhilly on Twitter and like Campus Philly on Facebook and Instagram for things to do and places to go. Sign up for the Insider e-newsletter at CampusPhilly.org/ Insider to be the first to know what’s new with articles from our student writers. Visit CampusPhilly.org/Careers for our internship and job board – explore career opportunities in Philadelphia and gain work experience to get a competitive edge.

Fun Follows

• @Foobooz • @Phillylovenotes • @Philly360 • #Whyilovephilly • Uwishunu.com • Iseptaphilly.com • StreetsDept

Skyline Views

• Drexel Park, 32nd & Powelton Avenue • South Street Bridge, over the Schuylkill • Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park • Walkway on Benjamin Franklin Bridge • Race Street Pier • Any rowhouse roof deck

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Meet at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for Campus Philly CollegeFest –Philadelphia’s all-day student welcome on September 27th! CampusPhilly.org/CollegeFest Discover OpenArtsPhilly.com by using the membership code at the back of this Insider Guide. Access Open Arts Tix and student discounts for arts, culture and entertainment across the city.

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CAMPUS PHILLY EDITORIAL INTERN “Marrakesh is a bit of a splurge, but SO. WORTH. IT. Save your appetite ... there’s gonna be a lot of food.”

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CAMPUS PHILLY STUDENT EXCHANGE “Spoken-word events and slam poetry make for an unforgettable experience. Check out Fuze Poetry on the second and last Fridays of every month, performing at 45th and Baltimore. An incredible hidden gem.”

Simona DeDominicis

CAMPUS PHILLY EDITORIAL INTERN “The Piazza at Schmidt’s always has something cool going on!”

Kelicia Pitts

CAMPUS PHILLY STUDENT EXCHANGE “Volver Restaurant is too expensive for the average college student [or non-student], but the cocktails aren’t.”

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GettingAro SEPTA is the acronym for the local transit agency, responsible for Philadelphia’s regional rail lines, subways, buses and trolleys. Find more at iseptaphilly.com or m.septa.org on a mobile phone. Biking is an inexpensive and popular way to get around quickly. Check out bicyclecoalition.org/ride-your-bike for safety tips, bike lane maps and favorite routes on The Circuit – our regional trail network – plus information on taking your bike on the bus or train. Flying into Philadelphia International Airport, you can take a cab to Center City for a flat $28.50, plus $1 for each extra passenger (tip not included). SEPTA’s airport train line runs every 30 minutes from 5am to midnight and stops at 30th Street, Suburban Station and Market East in Center City for $8, cash only, buy onboard. Several shuttle van companies have good rates, for groups especially; call in advance to reserve. We still use tokens for bus, subway and trolley fares. Payment by “smart card” is coming in 2015, but you will still be able to use tokens through the end of the academic year. Price is $1.80 each and must be bought from a ticket agent (no vending machines available) or through your student activities office. If you’re out of tokens, you can pay $2.25 cash into the box next to the bus or trolley driver or at the ticket window entering the subway. No change is given, unfortunately.

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Regional Rail uses tickets you can buy at the station or your student activities office. Tickets onboard are cash only and sometimes include a surcharge. Trains typically run every hour and connect Center City with the surrounding neighborhoods and suburbs as far as Trenton, New Jersey and Wilmington, Delaware. An Independence Pass is a great option for suburban students coming into the city for the day; for $12, you can ride every SEPTA bus, subway, train and trolley line for 24 hours [$5 more if traveling to or from New Jersey]. Philly taxicabs come in all different colors, but the experience inside is standard. All take credit cards and charge the same clearly posted rates: $2.70 to start (“flag drop”) plus a fuel surcharge (around $1, changes monthly). The meter runs for every 1/10 mile traveled or time spent idling. Tip 10%.

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Don’t forget New Jersey! Take PATCO from Center City stops along Locust Street, or from 8th and Market, over the Ben Franklin Bridge into Camden and the suburbs of Collingswood, Haddonfield and Lindenwold. New Jersey Transit trains from 30th Street Station connect to Cherry Hill and Atlantic City.

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City Hall. There are major transit centers beneath City Hall, at Suburban Station (18th and JFK) and Market East Station (11th and Market, beneath The Gallery shopping mall).

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Passing by 30th Street Station is the Schuylkill Expressway, known by its interstate number, Route 76. This is the city’s major highway connection, along with 676, 95 and suburban 476, which is also known as “the Blue Route.”

Station, is the quickest way to get to New York City or Washington, D.C. Alternatively, going north, you can save money by taking SEPTA Regional Rail to Trenton and then transferring to New Jersey Transit from Trenton to New York’s Penn Station.

town, departing from the terminal near Chinatown or JFK Boulevard west of 30th Street Station. Look up Bolt Bus, Megabus, Greyhound and others for $1 flash sales and other discounts.

Center City, marked by the all-glass Cira Centre tower and 30th Street Station at the head of JFK Boulevard. Find more on Center City, University City and Philadelphia’s other neighborhoods in the Explore section of this Guide.

Payment by “smart card” is coming in 2015, but you will still be able to use tokens through the end of the academic year.

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SEPTA The Orange Line on the transit map at left shows the Broad Street Subway running from La Salle and Temple in the north, through Center City and down to the AT&T Sports Complex for the stadiums. Local trains make every stop, express trains skip some stops noted on posted maps and special trains run non-stop from City Hall Station around big sporting events. There is a free transfer at City Hall to the Market-Frankford El.

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The Market-Frankford El, or the Blue Line, stretches from 69th and Market in the west, past Penn and Drexel to the Delaware waterfront at 2nd and Market, then north along the river up to Frankford, through neighborhoods like Northern Liberties, Fishtown and Kensington. The El runs underground through Center City, but is elevated aboveground elsewhere, hence the “El” nickname. Trolleys follow the Green Line; all stop belowground between 15th and 30th along Market Street, then branch out across West Philadelphia at street level. The #10 runs down Lancaster Avenue, the #34 down Baltimore Avenue, the #13 down Chester Avenue and the #11 down Woodland Avenue. Separate from the others, the #15 trolley operates the length of Girard Avenue, past the zoo in West Philly, east to the Delaware Waterfront. PATCO’s Red Line crosses the Ben Franklin Bridge and serves New Jersey from several stops in Center City. There are no free transfers between SEPTA and PATCO. Vending machines in PATCO stations provide tickets along the route.

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Explore Neighborhood Details: Fairmount Park: Page 19

Passyunk Square & Bella Vista: Page 30

Center City: Page 20

Northern Liberties: Page 32

Old City: Page 22

Manayunk: Page 34

Ben Franklin Parkway: Page 24

Chestnut Hill & Mt. Airy: Page 35

University City & West Philadelphia: Page 26

The Main Line: Page 36

South Street & Society Hill: Page 28

South Jersey: Page 38

TravelDesk 1.877.88PHILA traveldesk@ campusphilly.org

Students and parents, contact us for tips, transportation help and troubleshooting advice.

Hotel Discounts These hotels offer a special room rate for visitors to college campuses. Ask for the “Campus Philly rate” when booking. Rates vary daily and are subject to availability.

Hilton Inn at Penn

Located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania and blocks from Drexel University, University of the Sciences and Amtrak’s 30th Street Station. For Reservations Call: 215.222.0200.

Days Inn Convention Center Sheraton Philadelphia University City The Sheraton is adjacent to the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and University of the Sciences and is just minutes away from Center City. For reservations call: 215.387.8000 or click philadelphiasheraton.com and use CFT/Corporate Account #411092.

The Days Inn is in an ideal location directly across from the Philadelphia Convention Center and is in walking distance to many of Philadelphia’s historic attractions, with easy access to many of the city’s universities: Drexel University, Temple University, and University of Pennsylvania. Call 215.564.2888.

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Philly Dictionary Why do we call Philly the City of Brotherly Love? In Greek, “philos adelphos” means “brotherly love,” and so our city was named. But you’ll have to get out and explore Philadelphia for yourself to discover all the reasons why. People keep saying jawn; what are they talking about? Jawn is a local anything-word. Go grab a jawn with some of your jawns and jawn down the street. How do you pronounce Schuylkill? Skoo-kull. The river between Center City and University City has a Dutch name that translates as “hidden river.” This bar has Quizzo; what am I in for? A team trivia game popularized in Philadelphia. Most restaurants host some version of it at least one night a week. Answer questions over 3 or 4 rounds for prizes! No looking up answers on your phone! Where’s 14th street? It doesn’t exist! In between 13th and 15th is Broad Street.

Scrapple is on the menu; should I order it? Just try it (as long as you eat meat). Often eaten at breakfast, it’s a local Pennsylvania Dutch creation made from ground-up pork scraps. What the heck is a Mummer? Members of local clubs who “strut” down Broad Street on New Year’s Day in elaborate costumes. Different divisions feature floats, string bands, elaborate choreography and some well-liquored revelry. What’s a BYO restaurant? One where you can “bring your own” alcohol. While some charge a “corkage fee” for opening your beer or wine, this is generally a great way to eat and drink on a budget.

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You are standing at the edge of the largest landscaped urban park in the world! Centered around the Schuylkill, East and West Fairmount Park feature attractions on either side of the river – perfect for weekend exploring or an evening jog. The 8-mile riverside trail out to East Falls and back is the city’s most popular fitness route, while the Schuylkill itself hosts rowers of all ages and major regattas each spring and fall.

DIG DEEPER PHILADELPHIA ZOO PhiladelphiaZoo.org | 34th & Girard Avenue America’s first zoo is now home to more than 1,300 animals – plus a new treetop trail allows monkeys and lemurs to travel over the heads of visitors, away from their habitats. MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MannCenter.org | 52nd & Parkside Avenue Open-air music venue with room for 14,000 including the lawn seats; hosts a popular summer concert series including major touring artists, as well as the Philadelphia Orchestra.

SHOFUSO JAPANESE HOUSE Shofuso.com | Lansdowne & Horticultural Drives Replica 17th century Japanese house and garden open from April to October. Tickets are only $5 for students. Note: Located within the Fairmount Park Horticultural Center and Centennial Arboretum. FAIRMOUNT WATER WORKS FairmountWorks.com | 640 Waterworks Drive Explore environmental and engineering history! The stately buildings on the river’s edge behind the Art Museum include an upscale restaurant with Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center hidden below — open Tuesday through Sunday, with free admission. ELLEN PHILLIPS SAMUEL MEMORIAL GARDEN

AssociationForPublicArt.org | Kelly Drive, south of Girard

Fairmount is filled with public art, but this riverside garden has a special concentration and is a great destination for a peaceful walk. The 17 statues and three terraces are the product of three international exhibitions held at the Museum of Art between 1933 and 1949. LEMON HILL MANSION

LemonHill.org | Lemon Hill Drive

Built in 1800 as a summer retreat, this Federal-style mansion has a perch with great views of the Schuylkill and Center City skyline. Student tickets are only $3 for a look inside.

GETTING THERE

Expansive in size, Fairmount Park is accessible from nearly every part of the city. Use the Route 15 Trolley down Girard Avenue or bus routes 32 and 48 to visit East Fairmount Park. Take bus routes 40, 38 or 64 to explore West Fairmount Park.

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RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

Center City’s front yard, and a great place to meet, stroll or picnic before exploring the shops and restaurants east along Chestnut and Walnut Streets. The square is a short walk, 3 blocks west and 2 blocks south, from The El and Broad Street Subway stops at 15th and City Hall. Check out our tips for “Getting There” to find more on exploring Center City via public transportation.

DIG DEEPER PHILADELPHIA ART ALLIANCE PhilArtAlliance.org | 251 South 18th Street An exhibition space for contemporary art and design since 1915. Discover ceramics, sculptures, jewelry, textiles and more. Student admission is just $3. A new restaurant on the ground floor, Le Chéri, is pricier – good for when parents are in town. ROSENBACH MUSEUM & LIBRARY

Rosenbach.org | 2008 Delancey Street

Explore American and European culture through rare books, manuscripts and decorative arts. The collection includes the handwritten manuscript of James Joyce’s Ulysses!

PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS PAFA.org | 118 North Broad Street

Marked from a distance by the large paintbrush sculpture out front and up close by its distinctive architecture, PAFA is the nation’s first school of fine arts, while its museum hosts a world-class collection dedicated to American paintings and sculptures. TROCADERO THEATRE TheTroc.com | 1003 Arch Street A Victorian theater that dates to 1870. But this is no museum. Concerts and dance parties rock the hall nightly. Though its Movie Mondays are 21+, admission is just $3 and includes a $3 drink coupon! WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK Walnut & 7th Streets Perfect for picnics! Grab some food and hang out under the shady trees for a while. The park has many fascinating details – there’s a tree here grown from a seed brought to the moon on Apollo 14!

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City Hall • Reading Terminal Market • Kimmel Center • Avenue of the Arts • Gayborhood • Chinatown RACHAEL’S NOSHERI

RachaelsNosheriDeli.com | 120 South 19th Street

Come and order the classic Reuben with Russian dressing at this deli. The matzo balls are also particularly popular. VIC SUSHI BAR

Vic-Sushi.com | 2035 Sansom Street

A hidden treasure with just 10 seats and unique sushi rolls combining everything from mango and salmon to tuna and pineapple. Great spot for a date; it’s also BYO. MIDTOWN VILLAGE MidtownVillage.org | 13th Street between Market & Locust There is an entire United Nations of restaurants on these few blocks! Try El Vez for Mexican, Barbuzzo for Mediterranean, Zavino for Italian, Jamonera for Spanish and Opa for Greek.

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16th & Sansom Serving salads, smoothies, stir fry and homemade snacks, its motto is “honest eating + growing local.” Gluten-free options are available, and they are open until 10pm. A Campus Philly staff favorite! ALMAZ CAFÉ

AlmazCafe.com | 140 South 20th Street

Try Ethiopian coffee and staples such as dorowat (chicken stew). The enjera (Ethiopian sourdough bread) is particularly delicious. MAMA’S VEGETARIAN

MamasVegetarian.com | 18 South 20th Street They claim to make the best falafel in Philadelphia, and they might just be right. Vegetarian Middle Eastern platters and sandwiches, all under $10.

ANIMO

AnimoJuice.com | 1701 Arch Street

The founders of this juice and burrito bar had a vision of fresh, delicious and healthy food and drink, and they have certainly delivered. The Golden Gate burrito is always an excellent go-to. DAY BY DAY

DayByDayCatering.Com | 2101 Sansom Street

Arrive early to get your fill for brunch! Great food means big crowds.

GETTING THERE

Take the Market-Frankford El to 15th Street; the platform also connects with the Broad Street Subway’s City Hall Station. SEPTA regional rail’s Suburban Station stop will drop you a little west of City Hall; Market East is best for the other side of Broad. Bus routes 21 and 42 both cross Center City, running west on Walnut Street straight past Rittenhouse and east on Chestnut, just one block further north.

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INDEPENDENCE MALL

“America’s most historic square mile” starts at 5th and Chestnut. Tour Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, then head over to the National Constitution Center, at the north end of the Mall. Within blocks you’ll find the President’s House, Liberty Bell, U.S. Mint, the National Museum of American Jewish History and the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

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BOOK TRADER 7 N. 2nd Street A used bookstore staple in Philadelphia for 30 years. Perfect for browsing, you can find fascinating and unusual books among its myriad shelves. N3RD STREET 3rd Street between Walnut & Spring Garden “Nerd Street” is anchored by National Mechanics, a bar at 22 South 3rd, and the thriving co-working community at Indy Hall, 20 North 3rd. This cluster of workplaces and hangouts has become the core of Philly’s web, tech and creative community.

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA AampMuseum.org | 701 Arch Street Explore the achievements and aspirations of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the modern day at this museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of cultural heritage.

PAINTED BRIDE ART CENTER PaintedBride.org | 230 Vine Street Founded in 1969, The Bride gives Philadelphia artists a community of like-minded creative types, as well as a space to present a variety of performances, including dance, music, visual arts, theatre and spoken word.

ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY ArdenTheatre.org | 40 N. 2nd Street Staging everything from modern original plays to classics; $2 student discount on every show and $10 student rush tickets.

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RITZ THEATERS

Three locations famous for their terrific variety of independent film releases: Ritz Five at Walnut and Dock Streets, Ritz Bourse at 4th and Ranstead and Ritz East just south of 2nd and Chestnut.

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Penn’s Landing • Race Street Pier • Franklin Square • 2nd Street Restaurants and Bars WEDGE + FIG

WedgeAndFig.com | 160 North 3rd Street Four words: gourmet grilled cheese bar. This bistro on 3rd Street serves sandwiches, salads and comfort food entrées, including chicken pot pie and mac ‘n cheese.

HAN DYNASTY

HanDynasty.net | 123 Chestnut Street

There’s spicy food, and then there’s Han Dynasty. Fortunately the popular “dan dan noodles” are only a 8 out of 10 on their heat scale, a good place to start. Locations in Manayunk and University City as well. This neighborhood is known for great restaurants that are on the pricey side, but perfect for special occasions or a date. Here are three favorites:

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AquaMalaysianThai.com | 705 Chestnut Street

Thai meets Malaysian in a delicious combination at Aqua. Be sure to try the roti canai and homemade tofu. There’s an extensive gluten-free menu too. ARIANA

RestaurantAriana.com | 134 Chestnut Street

Never had Afghan cuisine before? Let Ariana be your introduction. Be sure to try the lamb and the kabobs. All lunch entrées are under $9. EUROPEAN REPUBLIC 213 Chestnut Street Best place in town for Belgian frites (they come with over 20 different dipping sauces). FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN

FranklinFountain.com | 116 Market Street

Old-fashioned ice cream parlor where bow-tied servers scoop delicious flavors; worth the wait in line. Insider tip: Cash only!

KARMA RESTAURANT & BAR

KarmaPhilly.com | 114 Chestnut Street

Situated on the cobblestoned end of Chestnut Street, this Indian restaurant serves great malai kofta and garlic naan. ZAHAV

ZahavRestauraunt.com | 237 St. James Place

One of the city’s most distinctive food destinations, featuring Israeli cuisine from (former Iron Chef challenger!) Michael Solomonov. A great destination for Restaurant Week! AMADA

AmadaRestaurant.com | 217-219 Chestnut Street

Spanish tapas = small plates with rich and diverse flavors. You can find different cuisines from Amada’s chef Jose Garces at several other restaurants around town.

GETTING THERE

The 2nd Street stop on the Market-Frankford El is closest to Penn’s Landing and Old City nightlife. The 5th Street stop is ideal for exploring Independence Mall. Many bus lines cross the area as well; check iseptaphilly.com for more.

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18th and the Parkway. Stock up at the café, enjoy the fountain and then start west down the Parkway. At 20th you’ll find the beautiful new Barnes Foundation [more Cézanne than all the museums in Paris], free on the first Sunday of every month. Next is the Rodin Museum – “pay what you wish” every day. Enjoy the outdoor sculptures and public art lining the last few blocks before the Art Museum. Climb the “Rocky steps” and enjoy one of the best views in the city!

DIG DEEPER NORTH STAR BAR NorthStarBar.com | 2639 Poplar Street With indie and rock bands playing every night of the week and tickets for as low as $8, this is the perfect spot to listen to some new beats! FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF PHILADELPHIA PhilaUU.org | 2125 Chestnut Street Community center home to several cultural, educational and spiritual activities, including basement concerts hosted by R5 productions, potlucks and film screenings.

PARKWAY CENTRAL LIBRARY FreeLibrary.org | 19th and Vine Street Headquarters of the Philadelphia Free Library hosts unique collections devoted to maps, orchestral music and automobile references, as well as a rare book department featuring Charles Dickens’ first editions, personal letters and the author’s stuffed pet raven, Grip! SCHUYLKILL BANKS

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Access at the Walnut, Chestnut or Market Street Bridges over the Schuylkill River. Biking, running, skating, strolling or sunbathing — enjoy the Schuylkill River Trail, stretching from Schuylkill River Park at 25th and Spruce, along the river banks, behind the Art Museum and out toward Valley Forge. PAINE SKATEBOARD PARK FranklinsPaine.com

Along Schuylkill Banks south of the Art Museum Philadelphia has a rich history as a skateboarding destination – LOVE Park was an internationally known skating attraction until a 2002 ban. Just-opened Paine’s Park makes up for the loss. Stop by to ride or admire the local talent.

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Franklin Institute • Eastern State Penitentiary Museum • Barnes Foundation • Philadelphia Museum of Art & Rodin Museum COSMIC CAFÉ

CosmicFoods.com | Lloyd Hall, Boathouse Row

Get some fresh treats made with locally grown ingredients before heading out to explore Fairmount Park behind the Art Museum. LOGAN SQUARE CAFÉ

LoganSquareCafe.com | 18th Street & Logan Circle

Everyone loves a good mom and pop shop. You can munch on a variety of items, from bagels and sandwiches to drinks and desserts. RYBREAD

RyBreadCafe.com | 2319 Fairmount Avenue Simple, affordable and delicious. What more could you ask for from a café? Great selection of sandwiches, paninis and beverages.

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NOM NOM NOM BELGIAN CAFÉ TheBelgianCafe.com | 20th and Green Street A few blocks up from the major museums towards the Fairmount neighborhood. They have a good claim to “the best fries in Philly” title; the mussels aren’t bad either! CAFE L’AUBE

CafeLaube.com | 1631 Wallace Street

The French food served here is all authentic, but the crepes especially are what draw people in. Indulge in the classic Sucre Citron: crepes with sugar and a little lemon juice. C’est magnifique.

PizzeriaVetri.com | 1939 Callowhill Street Just one block away from the Barnes Foundation. Try a rotolo: pizza dough with Italian bologna, cheese and pistachios, but save room for the amazingly rich ice cream.

FIGS FigsRestaurant.com | 2501 Meredith Street Mediterranean food with Moroccan influences, great for dinner or brunch; BYO and cash only.

GETTING THERE

Take regional rail to Suburban Station, the Broad Street Subway to City Hall or Market-Frankford El to 15th Street to arrive near the base of the Parkway. The approach via the Schuylkill River trail along the river is pleasant as well, and is easy to access from 30th Street Station on regional rail or the Market-Frankford El. SEPTA bus routes 32 and 38 run down the Parkway from Center City. The seasonal PHLASH trolley circles the area as well, including all major tourist destinations on its route.

UniversityCit &WestPhilly KELLY WRITERS HOUSE

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34TH & WALNUT ST.

From this busy corner, head east down Woodland Walk to explore Drexel, south toward Locust for UPenn or west to check out the unique neighborhoods. Sansom Street features restaurants like White Dog, Pod and Federal Donuts.

DIG DEEPER

Writing.upenn.edu | 38th & Walnut

Calling all word lovers! The Kelly Writers House hosts 150 public events per semester, everything from poetry readings to radio broadcasts and lectures. INTERNATIONAL HOUSE

IHousePhilly.org | 3701 Chestnut St.

Experience multicultural entertainment via independent films, art exhibits, live music and more. You can even move in! IHouse also offers student housing. CLARK PARK FARMER’S MARKET 43rd Street between Baltimore & Chester Avenues TheFoodTrust.org

WORLD CAFE LIVE

Open year-round each Saturday morning; you’ll find fresh produce, flowers, homemade baked goods and more.

3025 Walnut St. A music venue, radio studio and restaurant that brings in great up-andcoming talent. They host an open mic event every Monday. Visit their other venue in Wilmington, Del.

BARTRAM’S GARDEN BartramsGarden.org | 54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard The oldest surviving botanic garden in North America is now an amazing retreat within the city. An excellent place for a picnic, there are also guided tours of John Bartram’s 18th century stone house and grounds.

WorldCafeLive.com

INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART ICAPhila.org | 36th & Sansom Located on UPenn’s campus, this museum shows works by Andy Warhol, Laurie Anderson and many more. It’s also free!

CROSSROADS MUSIC

CrossroadsConcerts.org | 48th Street & Baltimore Avenue

Check out the world music concerts at the Calvary Center for Culture and Community, featuring everything from traditional Irish singers to Senegalese Toucouleur musicians.

• Drexel • University of the Sciences home UPenn to • Annenberg Center • Clark Park HIPCITYVEG

HipCityVeg.com | 40th & Walnut

Enough vegan food to make even the most crunchy-granola customer happy; tasty enough to satisfy the carnivores. Don’t miss the sweet potato fries. MANAKEESH CAFE AND BAKERY

ManakeeshCafeBakery.net | 45th & Walnut

Lebanese baked goods, food and of course, manakeesh flatbread (similar to pizza). Popular items include baklava and tawook manakeesh (bread with garlic and chicken). HIBISCUS CAFÉ 49th & Catharine Healthy, nutrient-rich AND delicious? Can’t be beat. This is a little vegetarian- and vegan-friendly place off Baltimore Avenue. The wraps in particular are not to be missed. DOCK STREET BREWING COMPANY

DockStreetBeer.com | 701 South 50th St.

Excellent beer brewed on the premises, plus some of the city’s most unusual, delicious pizza: from Fig Jam (with gorgonzola and applewood bacon) to Alsatian Flammenkuche (caramelized onions with gruyere). KAFFA CROSSING

NOM NOM NOM FOOD TRUCKS 34th & Walnut – 33rd & Arch Across Drexel and UPenn’s campuses you will find cheap meals with quality that rivals the best restaurants. There’s Magic Carpet vegetarian, Cucina Zapata’s mix of Thai and Mexican flavors, SPOT gourmet burgers and much more. ABYSSINIA (1st Floor) FIUME (2nd Floor) AbyssiniaRestaurantPA.com | 45th & Locust Authentic Ethiopian cuisine for a fantastic price. If you are 21+, head upstairs to enjoy the unmarked bar with a notorious Thursday night bluegrass band.

KaffaCrossing.com | 4423 Chestnut St. Cozy coffee shop or West African eatery? You decide.

GETTING THERE

Take the Blue Line/Market-Frankford El to 34th Street or 40th. Regional Rail’s 30th Street, University City and 58th Street stops also serve the perimeter of the neighborhood. All Green Line trolleys serve the underground stops at 30th and 33rd, before fanning out aboveground – the 34 serves Baltimore Ave. and the 10 travels down Lancaster Ave. Buses 21 and 42 stop at the corner of 34th and Walnut before continuing west.

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FRONT & SOUTH

South Street has evolved from Philly’s original hippie home to feature a variety of shops, evening hangouts and restaurants. Walking west from Front Street is best and leads towards the growing neighborhood on the west side of Broad Street, marked by the Jamaican Jerk Hut. Turn north at any point and you’ll find Society Hill’s quieter residential streets and Georgian-style houses.

DIG DEEPER THEATER OF LIVING ARTS TLAPhilly.com | 4th & South Street Local bands and national acts in an intimate setting, converted from an old movie theater. SOUTH STREET MAGIC SouthStreetMagic.com | 4th & Gaskill You’re never too old for a magic show! Come and check out Philadelphia’s only full-time magic shop and theater. Tickets are only $10-$15.

NANGELLINI

Nangellini.com | 9th & South Street

One of the best yarn stores in the city; has everything from crochet and knitting needles to yarn spun from the leaves of the banana tree. Worth a stop in just to see the riot of colors. THE PHYSICK HOUSE

PhilaLandmarks.org/Phys.aspx | 4th & Delancey

Tour the 18th century mansion of one of the few doctors who dared to stay behind and treat the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793. Learn about his scandalous life and high-profile clientele. REPO RECORDS

RepoRecords.com | 6th & South Street

Love music that only comes in vinyl? This gem carries over 3,000 LPs ranging from 99 cents to $3.99, with genres from indie to jazz.

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Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens • Head House Square • Washington Square • Fabric Row ALYAN’S RESTAURANT 4th & South Street Tasty Middle Eastern restaurant serving staples from baba ghannouj to shawarma and falafel; very affordable. TAMARIND

TamarindSouthStreet.com | 117 South Street

BYO Thai restaurant with plenty of vegetarian options. Perfect for hanging with friends, going out with visiting relatives or a date. PERCY STREET BARBECUE

PercyStreet.com | 900 South Street

The best BBQ meals are served with rolls of paper towels and multiple sauces, right? Nice craft beers and cocktails too. JAMAICAN JERK HUT

JaJerkHut.com | 1436 South Street

NOM NOM NOM EVIL EYE CAFÉ

CafeEvilEye.com | 7th & South Street A Turkish café, bakery and ice cream parlor. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Price range: $5-$10

BRAUHAUS SCHMITZ BrauhausSchmitz.com | 7th & South Street You don’t have to speak German to enjoy the best food from Deutschland. Be sure to try the Wurst Platte, so you get to sample different sausages and sides. JIM’S STEAKS

JimsSteaks.com | 4th and South Street

Doing cheesesteaks right since 1939; there’s always a line, but it’s worth the wait. If you’re not in a “wit wiz” mood, the hoagies are also delicious.

BYO that specializes in traditional spiced-meat platters; bring a crowd and enjoy the music in the adjacent garden when the weather’s nice. REX 1516

Rex1516.com | 1516 South Street

Perfect for those in search of Southern-inspired deliciousness. The crawfish pot pie has gotten rave reviews, plus Southern staples like cornbread and crispy collards.

GETTING THERE

The Lombard-South stop on SEPTA’s Broad Street Subway will put you right in the middle of the South Street experience – head east toward Front Street for Society Hill, west for the Graduate Hospital neighborhood. As an alternative route to explore South Philly, take the Market-Frankford El to 5th or 2nd Street and enjoy the walk south through Society Hill toward South Street from Market Street.

PassyunkSqua &BellaVista

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11th Street & East Passyunk Avenue

Check out the plaza’s Singing Fountain before exploring the surrounding neighborhood. You’ll find a mix of longtime businesses alongside some of the city’s best new bars and restaurants like Stateside, Le Virtu and P.O.P.E. Head north to the Bella Vista neighborhood or south toward the sports stadiums and FDR Park.

DIG DEEPER MOLLY’S BOOKS AND RECORDS

MollysBooksAndRecords.com

1010 South 9th Street Amid the food and noise of the Italian Market, you’ll find this family-owned shop selling secondhand books, CDs and records. ANASTACIA’S ANTIQUES AnastaciasAntiques.com

6th & Bainbridge Streets Worth stopping in just to see the curiosities, from 19th century surgeon kits to antique fans and ventriloquist dummies.

SOUTH 9TH STREET ITALIAN MARKET ItalianMarketPhilly.org | South 9th Street Open seven days a week and with some of the best fruit and produce around, plus fresh-baked bread, pasta and spices. The district’s traditional name hides the fact that you can find some of the city’s best Mexican and Vietnamese food here too! FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL Fleisher.org | 719 Catharine Street Free and low-cost visual art classes and workshops housed in a historic Episcopal church! The gallery is free to visit Monday through Friday, with limited hours on Saturday as well. SOUTH PHILLY COMICS SouthPhillyComics.com | 1840 East Passyunk Avenue Read the original comics after seeing the latest superhero movie. AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM

AmericanSwedish.org | 1900 Pattison Avenue in FDR Park

Swedish immigrants settled here before William Penn even arrived, so it’s fitting that Philly hosts the oldest Swedish heritage museum in the United States! Cultural celebrations include events, concerts and workshops.

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headquarters: Pat’s and home Cheesesteak • AT&T Sports Complex for the to Geno’s Phillies, Eagles, Flyers and Sixers! DIBRUNO BROTHERS Dibruno.com | 930 South 9th Street Picture every type of cheese you can think of, and then double it. That’s what you’ll find at DiBruno Brothers, along with meats and other gourmet treats. KHMER KITCHEN 6th & Morris Streets Never had Cambodian food before? This inexpensive restaurant is one of the best introductions to the South Asian cuisine. Try the papaya salad. HARDENA RESTO WAROENG SURABAYA

Hardenas.com | Moore & Hicks Streets

The bright yellow door makes it hard to miss this Indonesian restaurant. Chicken satay and collard greens are just two of the tasty dishes found here. Great place for takeout! PLENTY CAFÉ

PlentyPhiladelphia.com | 1710 East Passyunk Avenue

NOM NOM NOM

This café serves breakfast and lunch inspired by cities all over the world, from Oslo to Seoul. The space itself is beautiful, with a loft and main floor seating. TERMINI BROTHERS BAKERY

Termini.com | 1523 South 8th Street

RALPH’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT RalphsRestaurant.com | 9th & Catharine Streets The oldest family-owned Italian restaurant in the country! Indulge in homemade specialties.

When a bakery has been making pastries and confections for almost a century, you know they have to be good. Simply the best cannolis, and with four locations throughout the city, you can easily indulge your sweet tooth.

CIRCLES

PAESANO’S

CirclesThai.com | 1514 Tasker Street

Secretly the best Thai in the city, try their $10 lunch special, plus it’s BYO. Second location in Northern Liberties. SABRINA’S CAFE

SabrinasCafe.com | 910 Christian Street

A brunch spot that’s worth the wait time on weekends; stuffed French toast and huevos rancheros help start Sunday morning off right. You can also find locations in University City, Wynnewood and Fairmount.

PaesanosPhillyStyle.com | 1017 South 9th Street Both Bobby Flay and Anthony Bourdain have visited, so you know something’s up; sandwich specialists.

GETTING THERE

Take SEPTA’s Broad Street Subway to the EllsworthFederal or Tasker-Morris stops and then walk east to Passyunk Avenue. Taking the subway to the end of the line at the AT&T Sports Complex will put you at Pattison Avenue for FDR Park and all the sports teams’ home venues.

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START HERE Art Star

The craft and merchandise selection at 623 North 2nd Street introduces the local/ self-made attitude of the neighborhood well. There’s a new pop-up shop, School of Vintage, in the back of the store too. Art Star is a block up from the Spring Garden stop on the Market-Frankford El.

NORTH BOWL

NorthBowlPhilly.com | 909 North 2nd Street

Want a bowling alley, bar and restaurant all in one? Look no further! JOHNNY BRENDA’S

JohnnyBrendas.com | Frankford & Girard Avenues

Bar, restaurant and intimate small-stage music venue = the perfect Friday night for those 21+. Insider Tip: Beer selection is from local brewers! PIZZA BRAIN

DIG DEEPER

PizzaBrain.org | 2313 Frankford Avenue

EDGAR ALLAN POE HOUSE NPS.gov/Edal | 532 North 7th Street Ever wondered what inspired Poe’s short story, “The Black Cat?” Find out here! The Edgar Allan Poe House is the place where this iconic writer published some of his most well-known works, including “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Gold Bug.”

UTPhilly.com | 1026 Spring Garden

MILKCRATE CAFE MilkcrateCafe.com | 400 E Girard Avenue Café or record store? Both! Browse the record selection while sipping a latte.

As their Twitter bio states; “Guinness World record holder, pizza museum …” They make pies as well. Do not miss the equally unique Little Baby’s Ice Cream next door. UNION TRANSFER

A great concert venue with tickets rarely exceeding $30. Three bars and a wraparound balcony make it a fantastic space. YARDS BREWERY

YardsBrewing.com | 901 Delaware Avenue

Restaurant, bar and beer manufacturer. Free tours run on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4pm, though you must be 21+ or accompanied by an adult.

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home to The Piazza at Schmidt’s • Penn Treaty Park • Electric Factory LOCO PEZ

LocoPez.com | 2401 East Norris Street

Some of the best tacos in Philly. Super-cheap; cash only. MODO MIO

ModomioRestaurant.com | 161 West Girard Avenue

An authentic Italian restaurant that’s one of the bestkept secrets in the city. Tip: make a reservation; cash only and BYO. ONE SHOT COFFEE

Street1ShotCoffee.wordpress.com | 217 West George

Ever had a cronut (croissant+donut)? If not, come here! Converted from an old rowhouse, this cafe is a great study environment. PYT

PYTPhilly.com | 1050 North Hancock Street

NOM NOM NOM FRANKFORD HALL FrankfordHall.com | 1210 Frankford Avenue Popular 21+ beer garden with a great open-air space, ping-pong and picnic tables, plus incredible pretzels. Next door try the exceptional Fette Sau BBQ. HONEY’S SIT N’ EAT

HoneysSitNEat.com | 800 North 4th Street

“Committed to using only the finest ingredients,” one of the best brunches in the city too! JERRY’S BAR

JerrysBarPhilly.com | 129 West Laurel Street

This is no ordinary bar. Prepare to enter a classy space with historic touches and a diverse menu.

Known to have the “craaaaziest” burgers (Firebird Chicken Sriracha burger, anyone?)! And alcoholic milk shakes. Great for the adventurous type. TACCONELLI’S PIZZERIA 2604 East Somerset Street You have to call ahead to reserve your pizza dough, so you know it’s good. Delicious thin crust pizza — get a group together and go pizza-crazy. THE ABBAYE

TheAbbaye.net | 637 North 3rd Street

Perfect for groups split between vegan/vegetarian and meat-eating friends; the kitchen does both equally well. Their Chimay-marinated cheesesteak is a sleeper pick as the city’s best.

GETTING THERE

For Northern Liberties, take the Market-Frankford El to Spring Garden, then walk west to 2nd Street. Going one stop farther to Girard will put you closer to the Piazza, Johnny Brenda’s and Frankford Hall. From the Broad Street Subway’s Spring Garden stop, walk east to reach Union Transfer and the rest of the Callowhill “loft district.”

Manayunk

home to

Manayunk Canal Tow Path • Laurel Hill Cemetery • Wissahickon Valley Trail Head

START HERE Main Street

While Manayunk’s Main Street bars are especially popular on weekend evenings, the shops and restaurants are great before dark as well!

DIG DEEPER

NOM NOM NOM WINNIE’S LEBUS

LeBusManayunk.com | 4266 Main Street Locally sourced meals for big appetites. Come for brunch and try the six-grain pancakes.

GrapeRoomMusic.com

THE TOMATO BISTRO & COUCH TOMATO CAFÉ ManayunkTomato.com | 102 Rector Street If it is formal dining that you are after, the Bistro is for you. If you are more of a laid-back customer, try the café!

THE SPIRAL BOOKCASE

CHABAA THAI BISTRO ChabaaThai.com | 4371 Main Street The Royal Garden Pad Thai is to die for, and the Thai iced coffee is particularly refreshing.

THE GRAPE ROOM

105 Grape Street Live music six nights a week, just a block off Main Street. They also have comedy shows! TheSpiralBookcase.com

112 Cotton Street Affordable new and secondhand books in one of the most charming shops in Manayunk. Be sure to give Amelia, the tortoiseshell store cat, a scratch under the chin. HIDDEN RIVER KAYAK TOURS ManayunkKayakTours.com | 4120 Main Street Explore a beautiful section of the Schuylkill, Philadelphia’s “hidden river” with a rich industrial history. Tours leave from the dock at the Manayunk Brewing Company.

GETTING THERE

Just a 20-minute ride from Center City. Take SEPTA’s Norristown regional rail line to the Manayunk station and walk a few blocks down the hill to Main Street. The same rail line also stops at adjacent neighborhoods Roxborough and East Falls. SEPTA bus routes 35 and 61 serve the Wissahickon Transportation Center, for transfer to other lines and Main Street. Manayunk is a great stopping place when biking the Schuylkill River Trail through Fairmount Park.

ChestnutHill &Mt. Airy

home Morris Arboretum • to Germantown Avenue

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Wissahickon Valley Park & Valley Green Inn

The park lining the Wissahickon Creek is a favorite feature of the neighborhood, and the best way to get into the park is at Valley Green Inn, a roadhouse restaurant with a creative cuisine. From here you can follow the Forbidden Drive trail or head north towards the commercial core on Germantown Avenue.

DIG DEEPER WOODMERE ART MUSEUM WoodmereArtMuseum.org

9201 Germantown Avenue Unique museum in a 19th century Victorian mansion with pieces by Edward Redfield, Violet Oakley and many more. Free with a student ID! BREDENBECK’S BAKERY & ICE CREAM Bredenbecks.com

8126 Germantown Avenue The ultimate sweet-tooth satisfier with a bakery in half of the building and an ice cream parlor in the other; some of the best in the city, especially on a hot summer day.

NOM NOM NOM MCNALLY’S TAVERN McnallysTavern.com | 8634 Germantown Avenue First opened in the 1920s; now home to “the planet’s greatest sandwich:” the Schmitter, named for Phillies Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt. AVENIDA

AvenidaRestaurant.com | 7402 Germantown Avenue

Latin-American restaurant perfect for a night out for any budget! Be sure to get the chef’s special signature guacamole with chips as an appetizer.

GETTING THERE

Take SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill East or Chestnut Hill West regional rail trains from Market East, Suburban or 30th Street Station in Center City – get off at any station from Washington Lane onward if riding the East line; Tulpehocken onward if riding the West line. SEPTA’s route 23 bus runs the length of Germantown Avenue, starting in South Philadelphia and running north through Center City on 11th Street – the cheapest way to travel; costs just one token.

TheMainLine (bala cynwyd, merion, narberth, wynnewood, ardmore, haverford, bryn mawr, rosemont, st. davids, villanova, malvern & wayne)

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Suburban Square

Located right off of the Ardmore stop on SEPTA regional rail, includes shopping, cafés and a farmers market, and everything from Trader Joe’s to Paper Source. It’s your one-stop shop on the Main Line! Ardmore is also a central location on the Main Line, so it’s easy continuing on to other neighborhoods from here.

DIG DEEPER BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE BrynMawrFilm.org

824 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr This non-profit and locally owned movie theater shows select, often independent films. In the spring, it features movies produced by students from Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Swarthmore colleges. MAIN LINE ART CENTER MainLineArt.org

746 Panmure Road, Haverford Hosts lots of exhibits and events year-round, as well as classes and programs. Its goal is to bring art to everyone in the community.

READER’S FORUM 116 N Wayne Avenue, Wayne Eclectic and community-owned bookstore that’s perfect for avid readers. The owner is knowledgeable as well as personable and the books are, of course, fantastic. GREENE STREET CONSIGNMENT SHOP GreeneStreetConsignment.com

848 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr A Philadelphia-based thrift shop with upscale merchandise; check them out for great items at awesome prices! WHARTON ESHERICK MUSEUM WhartonEsherickMuseum.org

1520 Horseshoe Trail, Malvern Unique museum featuring a sculpting studio and special events. Visits by appointment only! Closed January and February. PEOPLE’S LIGHT & THEATRE CO PeoplesLight.org | 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern One of Philadelphia’s largest non-profit professional theatre companies, it’s been presenting both classic and modern plays for almost 40 years.

home to King of Prussia Mall • Plymouth Meeting Mall • Narberth Park • Valley Forge National Historical Park

MELT DOWN GRILLED CHEESE MeltDownGC.com | 522 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne You haven’t had a grilled cheese sandwich until you’ve eaten one here. Their sandwiches range from traditional grilled cheese to crazy combos that will exceed your expectations. MINELLA’S DINER

MinellasDiner.com

320 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne A classic 24-hour diner for late-night excursions; all baking is done on premises, and they also offer a full bar menu. TIRED HANDS BREWING COMPANY TiredHands.com

NOM NOM NOM ELEVATION BURGER ElevationBurger.com

50 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood Craving fast food but not willing to deal with the post-meal guilt? Elevation Burger is the perfect solution, with grass-fed free-range beef and even veggie burgers. TIFFIN

Tiffin.com | 847 Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr The perfect spot for all of your spicy food cravings — an Indian restaurant with an award-winning menu, including a wide variety of vegetarian options. For those who want something a bit milder, try the malai kofta!

VERDAD RESTAURANT& TEQUILA BAR VerdadRestaurant.com

818 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr Splurge a little on these Latin-style tapas. The atmosphere is inviting and the ceviche is mouthwatering.

16 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore This local brewery is the perfect 21+ spot. The menu changes seasonally, and they serve local meats and cheeses. You can check what’s on tap by looking at their website. YAPPLE YOGURT YappleYogurt.com

50 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood Frozen yogurt with amusing promotions, including a “celebrate your roommate doesn’t run an illegal chicken-fighting ring” discount. BARBACOA

Barbacoaud.com | 64 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore You’ve probably never had Peruvian barbecue, which means you’re missing out. The portions are enormous, so it’s a great place for a student budget — take the rest home for dinner tomorrow!

GETTING THERE

SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail train is the old “main line” of the Pennsylvania Railroad for which the area is named, and still the best way to get around. Get off at Ardmore and you will see Suburban Square right across the street. Make it a day trip and explore the Main Line by renting a car through Zipcar or other carshare programs.

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Cross the Ben Franklin Bridge on the bike/walkway or take PATCO to the City Hall or Broadway stop, then walk west. The Battleship New Jersey is most noticeable, but don’t miss the great concerts series at the Susquehanna Bank Center [covered and lawn seats] and underwater creatures at the Adventure Aquarium.

DIG DEEPER ADVENTURE AQUARIUM AdventureAquarium.com‎

1 Riverside Drive, Camden Hippos, penguins … come see every water-loving animal you can think of. Don’t miss the shark exhibit; you can walk through the glass-enclosed tank! COOPER RIVER PARK CamdenCounty.com

Spanning Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood and Haddon Township, the park hosts festivals, rowing regattas, classic movie nights and more. Explore the bike paths, sculpture garden and mini golf course.

WALT WHITMAN HOUSE NJ.gov | 330 MLK Boulevard, Camden The only home ever owned by the Leaves of Grass author. Whitman purchased the house, now a national historic landmark, in 1884 and spent his final years here. Admission is free, but call ahead for the guided tour. The last resting place of the American poet is two miles away at Harleigh Cemetery. DOWNTOWN HADDONFIELD ShopHaddonfieldNJ.com

More than six blocks of boutiques, home décor shops, haberdasheries, antiques, jewelry stores and more. Keep an eye out for its Restaurant Week in the early spring. COLLINGSWOOD, NJ

Collingswood.com/events

Five events, each its own potential day trip: 2nd Saturday in Collingswood, Collingswood Farmers Market, Before the Bridge Music Festival, Summer Mummers Concerts and 1st Thursday Jazz.

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Camden, Cherry Hill & Haddonfield • Atlantic City & Jersey Shore Beaches • Pine Barrens & Wharton State Forest INDEBLUE INDIAN CUISINE IndeblueRestaurant.com

619 Collings Avenue, Collingswood No ordinary Indian establishment! IndeBlue offers Sitar music every Thursday and live music every Tuesday as you dine on tandoori, paneer, naan and other staples created by Chef Rakesh. MEDITERRANEAN CAFE 312 North Haddon Avenue, Haddonfield This hidden gem in Haddonfield is definitely worth seeking out. For the meat-lovers, try the lamb kabob. Vegetarians should sample the falafel. THE LITTLE TUNA TheLittleTuna.com

NOM NOM NOM JERSEY JAVA & TEA

JerseyJavaAndTea.com

140 North Haddon Avenue, Haddonfield Switch up from the traditional coffee joint and explore a local café. Jersey Java and Tea is the perfect spot to catch up with friends, relax, read [or write!] some literature. THE BRITISH CHIP SHOP TheBritishChipShop.com

146 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield Fancy traditional British cuisine? This restaurant celebrates fish and chips, along with soups, stews and more. THE TORTILLA PRESS TheTortillaPress.com

703 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood Specializes in Mexican dishes with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options as well.

141 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield This is not your traditional seafood place. Delicious combinations abound, from rosemary and shrimp to salmon stuffed with honey goat cheese. Perfect for date night! FUSION BAY

FusionBayAsian.com | 655 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood Nine different types of bubble tea should be enough to intrigue anyone, but if that doesn’t convince you, check out the wide-ranging menu of Asian fusion cuisine, from dumplings to pho.

GETTING THERE

Connect to PATCO at one of several Center City stops; enjoy the view crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge and the affordable service to the center of several towns from Camden, to Collingswood, Haddonfield, and Lindenwold. NJ Transit trains and buses put the rest of the region in reach without a car. Atlantic City trains leave from 30th Street Station. For service to Six Flags, take the 318 bus from the Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal at 10th and Filbert.

Careers intern [in-turn]

noun. a person who works as an apprentice or trainee to gain experience in a chosen field verb. to perform the duties of an intern, usually with enthusiasm, determination and proficiency SEE ALSO: future star

CampusPhilly.org /Careers Campus Philly is one of your best tools for finding an internship or post-graduation job. We partner with the region’s top employers like Deloitte, Comcast and Bentley Systems (to name just a few) and also hold internship fairs in popular industries like design, finance and tech, to introduce you to employers large and small.

Get Started Now 1. Register on Campus Philly’s career site: campusphilly.org/careers, where you’ll find hundreds of regional internships and job opportunities. 2. Sign up for Campus Philly’s Insider newsletter at campusphilly.org/insider and receive twice-a-month emails that highlight our site’s “Top 5” career opportunities and the best events in the region to meet employers. 3. Follow our career team on Twitter @CareerPhilly and Campus Philly’s company page on LinkedIn for local job facts, event announcements and pictures. You can also join the Campus Philly group on LinkedIn for job alerts, invitations to special events and networking.

For career advice visit CampusPhilly.Org/LegitCPtips

Campus Philly partners with dozens of regional employers who meet regularly with students to give advice, share their own experiences and promote internships. Reese Blair, a partner at Deloitte, joined Campus Philly and Temple University’s Inclusive Leadership Conference and offered the following tips on leadership, charting a career path and taking advantage of opportunities in Philadelphia.

The Philly Advantage Philadelphia is a great place to learn, but also a city where students can teach each other, take charge and make an impact. Take advantage!

Volunteer Seek out volunteer opportunities through your campus service office and the Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service in the city at volunteer.phila.gov; gain career experience and learn skills outside of the classroom.

REESE BLAIR, PARTNER, DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Your Turn to Lead

Practice leadership at events like Campus Philly and Temple’s annual Inclusive Leadership Conference; take responsibility for your community, apply your perspective to tough challenges and listen for others’ insights. Leadership can be transformative for you as a student and as a professional, but it is not something handed to you … it’s something you cultivate, pursue and grab hold of. Don’t just spend your time in Philadelphia, invest it!

Student Success Amanda Komarnicki

EDUCATION ASSISTANT, PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART LaSalle University, 2012: “I began looking for internships during my freshman year and stumbled across the Philadelphia Museum of Art Summer Internship program online … now, as I walk to my office past some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, I can’t believe this is where I work!”

Reggie Hall

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