Summer at Penn 2024

Summer at Penn

Everything you need to know to enjoy your summer in Philly

About Summer at Penn: Welcome to Penn! We hope this guide will help you navigate University City and its surrounding neighborhoods. There is much to explore here in Philadelphia, and this comprehensive guide will help you experience everywthing from music festivals to pop-up shops, happy hours to workout classes, and everything in between. We have included maps of both Penn’s campus and Center City Philadelphia to help orient yourself. There is also a section dedicated to getting around Philly, from biking to SEPTA. We hope this guide will help you have a fun and memorable summer at Penn!

2023 Summer at Penn Staff Content by Jenna Adiele Copy edited by Josh Trenchard Design by Quaker Creative Unless otherwise stated, photos are The Daily Pennsylvanian file photos and/or Creative Commons.

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the city we call home. This most of your time while you’re with us.

Penn’s campus is a place like no other. Here, you can walk from the School of Medicine to the Institute of Contemporary Art in minutes. The Penn Museum houses thousands of years of culture from all over the world. Our many libraries and laboratories share space with vibrant green spaces and recreational facilities such as the storied Palestra, historic Franklin Field, and beautiful Penn Park.

As America’s first university, Penn has long played a key role in the historic city of Philadelphia. From campus, you are a quick and convenient subway, bus, or bike ride from immersing yourself in our country’s origins at Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center, and many renowned museums and galleries. And you’re just as close to superb shopping, dining, and entertainment across Philadelphia. Visit Reading Terminal Market for delicious food stalls and people watching. Take in a Phillies game and skyline views at Citizens Bank Park. Discover one of the world’s most unique art collections at the Barnes.

No matter how short your stay, our city’s spirit of connection is sure to leave an impression. Penn’s founder, Benjamin Franklin, famously first arrived for a short visit. Captivated by Philadelphia’s freedoms and opportunities, he became one of its most extraordinary leaders. This same spirit of connection and great sense of possibility unites our University community, and we are happy to count you among us.

Food Near Campus

Chipotle ($)

Chipotle has a lot of different Mexican-inspired food such as burritos, bowls, and tacos that can be customized with a variety of different ingredients.

Address: 3925 Walnut St. Web: www.chipotle.com

Franklin’s Table ($)

This food court has many different types of cuisine for everyone to enjoy. It is the perfect place to grab breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a quick snack.

Address: 3401 Walnut St. Web: www.shopsatpenn.com/franklins-table

Irie Jamaican Restaurant ($)

This authentic Jamaican restaurant has a friendly environment and many delicious food options to enjoy.

Address: 4001 Chestnut St. Web: www.irieentree.com/default.dmx

Greek Lady ($)

Offering Greek food with a blend of Philly favorites. Located across from Gutmann College House, it’s a great place to go for a quick and delicious meal.

Address: 222 S. 40th St. Web: www.greeklady.com

Hummus Grill ($)

This restaurant serves Mediterranean food made daily with fresh ingredients.

Address: 3931 Walnut St. Web: www.hummusrestaurant.com

Paris Baguette ($)

This café offers a variety of freshly baked goods and drinks and a calm spacious area to sit and chill or do work.

Address: 3816 Chestnut St. Web: www.parisbaguette.com

Sabrina’s Café ($$)

This New American-style café specializes in breakfast and brunch. They also offer a range of different bowls, sandwiches, soups, and burgers. Address: 227 N. 34th St. Web: www.sabrinascafe.com

Dim Sum House ($$)

This restaurant has many different types of Cantonese and Shanghai dim sum and other dishes from China. They have a great bar, lounge, and pool table available for customers during their visits.

Address: 3939 Chestnut St., 2nd Floor Web: www.dimsum.house

Renata’s Kitchen ($$)

This restaurant offers Mediterranean foods as well as a menu full of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.

Address: 3940 Baltimore Ave.

Web: www.renatas-kitchen.com

New Deck Tavern ($$)

This restaurant and tavern has a broad menu with delicious foods and drinks. They are known for having weekly Quizo and trivia games, as well as karaoke and live music.

Address: 3408 Sansom St.

Web: www.newdecktavern.com

Pod ($$)

This captivating restaurant serves fresh food made with traditional Japanese cooking techniques. They have a variety of food options and special drinks.

Address: 3636 Sansom St. Web: www.podrestaurant.com

&pizza ($$)

This pizza place is unique and lets you pick your dough, sauce, and toppings while also offering its own custom pizzas with global flavors.

Address: 3925 Walnut St.

Web: www.andpizza.com

Honeygrow ($$)

This nourishing restaurant has a mix of customizable salads, stir fries, and honey bars.

Address: 3731 Walnut St.

Web: www.order.honeygrow.com/menu/upenn

Panera Bread ($$)

Known for their soups, salads, and sandwiches all made from quality ingredients, Panera offers a friendly environment to enjoy your food and/or drinks while having access to free WiFi.

Address: 200 S. 40th St.

Web: www.panerabread.com

Bonchon ($$)

Bonchon serves delicious, crispy, and flavorful Korean fried chicken. They have many other Korean-inspired dishes and unique sauces to try.

Address: 3836 Chestnut St.

Web: www.bonchon.com

New Delhi Indian Restaurant ($$)

New Delhi is the oldest-running Indian restaurant in Philadelphia. They have an all-day buffet option as well as a menu full of delicious food made by very talented chefs.

Address: 4004 Chestnut St.

Web: www.newdelhiweb.com

Pattaya ($$)

This restaurant serves Thai food with a French influence. Each dish and drink is made with fresh ingredients.

Address: 4040 Locust St. Web: www.pattayarestaurant.com

Copabanana ($$)

This restaurant has a wide variety of food, a lot of which is inspired by Latin American cuisine. This place is always very lively and is perfect for a variety of different occasions.

Address: 4000 Spruce St.

Web: www.copabanana.com

White Dog Café ($$$)

This American-style restaurant serves organic and local food from farms in the Pennsylvania area. Located in a charming building it is known for its dog decor and is a great place for photos.

Address: 3420 Sansom St.

Web: www.whitedog.com/universitycity

Sweet Treats

On-Campus

Insomnia Cookies

This bakery, founded by Penn graduates, focuses on making fresh cookies. They are open until 3 a.m. to get a delicious late-night snack either picked up in-store or delivered to you.

Address: 3417 Spruce St. Web: www.insomniacookies.com

Surreal Creamery

Known for its Flotea and ice cream served in a mason jar, the creamery has a bunch of unique and customizable treats.

Address: 3818 Chestnut St. Web: www.surrealcreamery.com

Kiwi Frozen Yogurt

Kiwi has a variety of toppings and frozen yogurt flavors including non-dairy options.

Address: 3606 Chestnut St. Web: www.kiwifrozenyogurt.com

Off-Campus

Coco’s Cookies & Creamery

This dessert place has a range of different options ranging from different types of cookies, ice cream, and gelato.

Address: 3632 Powelton Ave. Web: www.cocoscookiesandcreamery.com

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

This shop has many unique traditional and vegan ice cream flavors and toppings as well as a variety of other desserts.

Address: 119 S. 13th St. Web: www.vanleeuwenicecream.com

Scoop Deville

This Philadelphia ice cream parlor lets customers create their own flavors using their wide variety of mix-ins and flavor combinations.

Address: 1109 Walnut St. Web: www.scoopdevilleicecream.com

The Franklin Fountain

They offer various cold dessert options perfect for a hot day in the city as well as different types of baked goods.

Address: 116 Market St. Web: www.franklinfountain.com

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Jeni’s offers many different ice cream flavors, all made from scratch using their own special recipe. They also have freshly toasted waffle cones that pair perfectly with whatever flavor you decide to go with.

Address: 1901 Chestnut St. Web: www.jenis.com

Coffee

Metropolitan Bakery & Café

This bakery has been open since 1993 and uses been using locally sourced ingredients to make their freshly baked breads, pastries, snacks, and famous granola.

Address: 4013 Walnut St. Web: www.metropolitanbakery.com

Starbucks

Located inside of 1920 Commons, this Starbucks has spacious indoor and outdoor seating and is the perfect place to enjoy a drink or snack while doing work or hanging out.

Address: 3800 Locust Walk; 34th & Walnut Sts.; 39th & Walnut Sts. Web: www.starbucks.com

BEER:

Saxbys

Come here for a variety of coffee, teas, and other refreshments. They are committed to serving their community and empowering the youth.

Address: 4000 Locust St. Web: www.saxbyscoffee.com

Avril 50

Stop by for some gourmet coffee and tea at Avril. They also have premium cigars, imported chocolates, and more sweet treats.

Address: 3406 Sansom St. Web: www.avril50.com

Dunkin’

too hard?

Dunkin’ offers a variety of baked goods, snacks, and a multitude of drink options.

Address: 3437 Walnut St.; 125 S. 40th St. Web: www.dunkindonuts.com

Board & Brew

Best place to go to drink coffee, eat, or play games. They have over 600 different games to play and are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Address: 3200 Chestnut St. Web: www.theboardandbrew.com

Food Trucks

Halal Carts

41st and Walnut Sts.

34th and Walnut Sts.

33rd and Walnut Sts.

36th and Spruce Sts.

Two on 36/37th and Spruce Sts.

37th and Spruce Sts.

Three on 38th and Spruce Sts.

38th and Locust Sts.

40th and Locust Sts.

Other types of food

George’s food truck: next to Pottruck

Kim’s Oriental Food: next to Pottruck

Juice cart: 34th and Walnut Sts.

Food cart: 33rd and Walnut Sts.

Food cart: 33rd and Spruce Sts.

Lyn’s Food cart: 36th and Spruce Sts.

Can Tho City: 36/37th and Spruce Sts.

Jamaican Food: 38th and Spruce Sts.

Bui’s lunch truck: 38th and Spruce Sts. @ D A I L Y P E N N F O L L O W U S O N I N S T A G R A M

Activities

Movie Theatres Bowling

Cinemark University City Penn 6

This theatre is conveniently right next to Penn. They show popular new movies and offer discounted movie tickets every Tuesday for as low as $5.50.

Address: 4012 Walnut St. Web: www.cinemark.com/theatre-search

Philadelphia Film Center

Located in Center City, the Philadelphia Film Center has one of the largest screens in the city. This theatre showcases a range of different things such as live performances, movies, musical theatre, and more.

Address: 1412 Chestnut St. Web: filmadelphia.org

AMC DINE-IN Fashion District 8

This spacious theater not only offers various viewing options but also heated reclining seats and the option of food being delivered to your seat.

Address: 1001 Market St. #3050 Web: www.amctheatres.com

Brooklyn Bowl

This bowling alley is the perfect place to practice your skills on the lanes and to enjoy food and drinks. You can find their entertainment schedule on their website to see what events they have coming up.

Address: 1009 Canal St. Web: www.brooklynbowl.com/philadelphia

Lucky Strike

This modern bowling alley is a great place to have fun by yourself or with friends! They offer a variety of attractions such as bowling, a sports bar, table shuffleboard, and giant Jenga.

Address: 1336 Chestnut St. Web: www.luckystrikeent.com

North Bowl

This retro bowling alley has many lanes, a café, two bars, pool tables, arcade games, and a comfortable lounge.

Address: 909 N. 2nd St. Web: www.northbowlphilly.com

South Bowl

This unique bowling alley is two stories and has two private bowling areas, two full size bars, and a full menu. They also have a variety of other activities such as billiards, darts, and retro arcade games.

Address: 19 E. Oregon Ave. Web: www.southbowlphilly.com

Waterfront

Penn’s Landing

Located along the Delaware River waterfront, Penn’s Landing is the place to visit in Philadelphia. They always have something fun going on such as festivals, concerts, ice skating, and have many other types of attractions.

Address: 101 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Web: www.delawareriverwaterfront.com

Spruce Street Harbor Park

This park has beautiful hammocks to lay on, floating gardens, amazing food, and other activities to enjoy on a hot summer day.

Address: 301 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Web: www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/ spruce-street-harbor-park

Cherry Street Pier

Located on the Delaware River waterfront, this public space always has new events and exhibitions. Head to their website to see the upcoming events.

Address: 121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Web: www.cherrystreetpier.com

Dave & Busters

This arcade offers a wide variety of fun games, a full-service restaurant, and a bar.

Address: 325 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Web: www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/home

Morgan’s Pier

This restaurant is located on the riverfront and has a great view of the Ben Franklin Bridge.

Address: 221 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.

Web: www.morganspier.com

Moshulu

This restaurant not only has amazing food, but is also located on a ship. It offers a great view of the Philadelphia skyline and is a place everyone should visit at least once.

Address: 401 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Web: www.moshulu.com

Chart House

This steak and seafood restaurant is known for its amazing food and beautiful view.

Address: 555 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Web: www.chart-house.com

Liberty Point

Known as Philadelphia’s largest restaurant, they have views of the river from part of the restaurant. They have three levels, five bars, seven event spaces, and have a delicious menu.

Address: 211 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Web: www.libertypointphilly.com

BURGERS, MARGARITAS & FRIES

Best Outdoor Spaces

Penn Park

Located at the University of Pennsylvania, this 24-acre park has multiple amenities for its visitors, such as baseball fields and tennis courts.

Address: 3000 Walnut St. Web: www.facilities.upenn.edu/maps/locations/ penn-park

Biopond

This pond, located at the James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, is a beautiful place to visit. Home to turtles as well as other wildlife around the pond, you will love relaxing here for lunch on a summer day.

Address: 433 S. University Ave. Web: www.kaskeypark.bio.upenn.edu

Clark Park

This park always has something going on such as festivals, flea markets, performances, concerts, and a frequent farmers market.

Address: 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave. Web: www.friendsofclarkpark.com

Schuylkill Banks Park

This park, located right next to the river, has a dog park, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a baseball field. This park is perfect to visit alone or with friends or family; there’s something for everyone here to enjoy.

Address: 2501 Walnut St. Web: www.schuylkillbanks.org

Rittenhouse Square

Located in the heart of Center City, this park has ample space for picnics, walks, and other outdoor activities.

Address: 1800 Walnut St. Web: www.visitphilly.com/areas/philadelphianeighborhoods/rittenhouse-square/

Summer Fun

Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia’s major league baseball team plays at Citizens Bank Park. This team is great to watch and provides a fun and exciting time for all to enjoy.

Address: 1 Citizens Bank Way Web: www.mlb.com/phillies

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia’s professional soccer team has competitive and high-energy games. Get tickets to show support and have a great time!

Address: 2501 Seaport Dr., Chester, PA 19013 Web: www.philadelphiaunion.com

Otherworld Philadelphia

Otherworld has over 50 rooms filled with different types of interactive experiences. Some of the room themes are scary, science fiction, and fantasy. Check out their website to get tickets and see what other rooms await.

Address: 2500 Grant Ave. #1 Web: www.otherworldphila.com

Mahoning Drive-In Theater

Located in the Pocono mountains, this drive-in theater is perfect for a quick and fun trip to watch movies under the stars. They show classic films on their giant screen to be enjoyed in a scenic environment.

Address: 635 Seneca Rd., Lehighton, PA 18235 Web: www.mahoningdit.com

The Franklin Institute Exhibit: The Art of the Brick

This exhibit, open until September 2, 2024, was named one of CNN’s top ten “Global Must-See Exhibitions.” It was created by the artist Nathan Sawaya and everything is completely made of Lego.

Address: 222 N. 20th St. Web: www.fi.edu/en/exhibits-and-experiences/ art-of-the-brick

Roots Picnic

Roots Picnic is a yearly music event that happens at the Mann Center with popular hip-hop and R&B artists. This year on June 1st-2nd there will be performers such as Lil Wayne, Gunna, and Victoria Monét.

Address: 5201 Parkside Ave. Web: www.therootspicnic.com

Wawa Welcome America

On the Fourth of July, Kesha and NE-YO will be performing at Philly’s annual Wawa Welcome to America festival. Here you can enjoy great music, artists, snacks, and live fireworks.

Address: 200 N 19th St. Web: www.welcomeamerica.com

Campus Services

Joseph Anthony Hairstyling

Address: 3743 Walnut St.

Phone: (215) 222-9252

Jean Madeline Aveda Institute

Address: 3945 Chestnut St. Web: www.jeanmadeline.edu

Luxe Nail Bar @ UPenn

Address: 212 S. 40th St.

Web: www.shopsatpenn.com/luxe-nail-bar

Address: 4303 Locust St.

Phone: (215) 387-1697

Address: 251 S. 41st St.

United States Postal Service

Address: 228 S. 40th St. Web: www.usps.com FedEx

Address: 3535 Market St. Web: www.fedex.com

The UPS Store

Address: 3720 Spruce St. Web: www.theupsstore.com

Campus Copy

Address: 3907 Walnut St. Web: www.campuscopycenter.com

Phone: (215) 222-2646 Wawa

Address: 3744 Spruce St. & 3604 Chestnut St. Web: www.wawa.com

Address: 3925 Walnut St. & 3401 Walnut St. Web: www.cvs.com Rite Aid

Address: 4055 - 4089 Market St. Web: www.riteaid.com

Medical Care Grocery Store

Student Health Services

Address: 3535 Market St., Suite #100

Web: www.shs.wellness.upenn.edu

MyDoc Urgent Care

Address: 3737 Chestnut St., Suite #202

Web: www.mydocuc.com

Penn Medicine Emergency Room

Address: 1 Convention Ave. Web: www.pennmedicine.org

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Address: 51 N. 39th St. Web: www.pennmedicine.org

Vybe Urgent Care

Address: 3550 Market St. Web: www.vybe.com

Acme Markets

Address: 4001 Walnut St. Web: www.acmemarkets.com

Giant Heirloom Market

Address: 3401 Chestnut St. Web: www.giantfoodstores.com/home

Supremo Food Market

Address: 4301 Walnut St. Web: www.supremofoods.com

Aldi Market

Address: 4421 Market St. Web: www.aldi.us

School Supplies

UPenn Bookstore

Address: 3601 Walnut St. Web: www.acmemarkets.com

Travel & Transit

SEPTA

SEPTA is Philadelphia’s public transportation system. It can be paid for by using card, exact cash, by buying a SEPTA Key (price varies), or by buying a SEPTA Key Ticket on your phone. Visit the SEPTA Travel Center @ Penn at the Penn Bookstore (3601 Walnut St.) for more information. Web: www.septa.org

Uber, Lyft, and Taxis

Uber, Lyft, and taxis are always available if you need to find a ride. They provide quick and easy door-to-door pickup and drop-off.

Web: www.uber.com; www.lyft.com; www.philataxicab.com

Indego

The Indego bike-sharing system offers hundreds of bikes available round-the-clock for transportation on your schedule. There are ten locations on or near campus, and over 125 stations in the city - providing a convenient and affordable way to get around Penn and Philadelphia. Web: www.rideindego.com

Zipcar

Zipcar is a great option if you want to get away from campus for a while. You need a membership, but for a small fee, being reunited with the road has never been so easy.

Web: www.zipcar.com

Philly PHLASH

Philly PHLASH is the most convenient way to see Philadelphia’s most notable attractions, including the Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Independence Mall, and many more! Rides are only $2 per ride or $5 for a day pass.

Web: www.ridephillyphlash.com

Penn Transit

The shuttle service operates by request and can take you to and from campus to areas north and west, and even into Center City on late nights and weekends. A bus also operates from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. on weekdays, with fixed schedules viewable online.

Web: www.upenn.edu/transportation

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Campus Safety

Blue Light Phones

The Division of Public Safety has phones for emergency use distributed across campus. Phones can be found on the street, on buildings, or inside parking garages. The phones can be distinguished by their yellow covers and overhead blue lights.

Penn Guardian

Download the free Penn Guardian app on your iOS or Android device to provide the Division of Public Safety’s PennComm Center with information, such as medical conditions and GPS coordinates. This will enhance the speed and effectiveness of emergency responders.

UPenn Alert System

In emergency situations, UPennAlert reaches students and staff via texts or emails. Penn students can register for this service on Path@ Penn.

Penn Police Station

Visit the Penn Police Station at 4040 Chestnut St. in case of an emergency, if you need help, or if you have questions. They are available 24-houra-day, seven-days-a-week. Emergencies and Help Line In the event of an emergency, call 215-573-3333. For 24-hour-a-day, seven-daysa-week assistance in navigating Penn’s resources for health and wellness, call 215-898-HELP/4357.

Walking Escort and Ride

To request a walking escort, students can call 215-898-WALK/9255, or ask any on-duty Public Safety Officer on patrol or inside of a building for help. You can request a walking escort 24-hour-aday, seven-days-a-week, for an escort within the territory, spanning 30th to 43rd Sts. and Market St. to Baltimore Ave.

Dial 215-898-RIDE/7433 to request a ride to or from locations on or off campus via a University van from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. When you call for a ride, be sure to provide the dispatcher with your name, exact location, and destination. You can expect your RIDE to arrive within 20 minutes.

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Landmarks

ARCH

The name of a building. This building is home to three cultural resource centers on campus: La Casa Latina, PAACH, and Makuu: The Black Cultural Center.

Dueling Tampons

The large red statue located at 38th St. and Locust Walk that students lovingly refer to as “the tampons.” This statue is formally known as the “Covenant” and was created by Alexander Liberman.

VP

Stands for Van Pelt Library, where Penn students congregate to stress (or slack off) on work.

The Button

The large button sculpture located in front of Van Pelt Library on Locust Walk. The story is that this button flew off of the vest of the Ben Franklin statue right across Locust.

The Compass

A popular meeting spot on campus at 37th St. and Locust Walk. Rumor has it that if you step on the middle of the compass at the beginning of the semester, you’ll fail your first midterm.

DRL

A building called David Rittenhouse Laboratory at 33rd and Walnut Sts. It slightly resembles a high school building.

SHS

Student Health Services, located at 3535 Market St.

The LOVE Statue

A replication of Robert Indiana’s famous original piece! You’ll find it near The Button at 36th St. and Locust Walk.

The High Rises

This term refers to the three upperclassmen college houses: Harnwell, Harrison, and Rodin. They all boast breathtaking views of the city and Locust Walk, and they are conveniently located near many restaurants.

Stommons

The Starbucks located below 1920 Commons. They accept Dining Dollars, and you can order ahead using Penn Mobile.

The Bridge

The bridge that connects the High Rises to the rest of campus. It serves as a daily workout routine for upperclassmen. During the winter, you might have to battle strong winds to get over it.

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