University City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Schuylkill River Trail
You can take time to visit Schuylkill River Trail during your travels to Philadelphia. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
If Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Philadelphia.
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
If Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Philadelphia.
Franklin Field
Catch an event at Franklin Field during your trip to Philadelphia. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
If Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Philadelphia.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
If Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Philadelphia.
Activities
Penn Museum Admission Ticket
Philadelphia: Penn Museum Admission Ticket
Philadelphia: Ancient Alcohol Tour & Beer Tasting
Philadelphia: UPenn Campus Walking Tour & Museum Ticket
Private Sightseeing Tour of Three Philly Neighborhoods
Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around University City
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Rittenhouse Square or Walnut Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Logan Square
Logan Square is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum. See more of Philadelphia by jumping on the metro at Suburban Station or 15th St. Tram Stop.
Parkway Museum District
The Franklin Institute and Franklin Institute Science Museum are top sights in Parkway Museum District, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at 19th St Station or Suburban Station to see more sights in the area.
Washington Square West
While you're in Washington Square West, take in top sights like Walnut Street Theatre or Washington Square Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 9th-10th & Locust St Station or 12th-13th & Locust Station.
Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Reading Terminal Market and Walnut Street Theatre, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
South Philadelphia
Travellers choose South Philadelphia for its great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Snyder Station or Tasker Morris Station and check out top sights like Wells Fargo Center.