What's University City like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about University City, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and live music. Plan a fun excursion to Franklin Field and The Palestra. There's plenty more to see, including Penn Museum and University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
How to get to University City
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from University City
- Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from University City
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from University City
Travelling to University City by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Philadelphia University City Station
- 30th St Station
- Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station)
Getting to University City on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Penn Medicine Station
- 33rd St Station
- 37th St Station
Things to see and do in and around University City
What to see in University City
- Franklin Field
- The Palestra
- Drexel University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Things to do in University City
- Penn Museum
- University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
- Arthur Ross Gallery
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Philadelphia Buddhist Association
Other popular University City attractions
- Daskalakis athletic Center
- Buckley Recreational Field
- Buckley Green
- Philadanco
- Clarence Clark park