What's University City Like?
There's a lot visitors like about University City, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums and live music. Take a campus tour or explore the area around University of Pennsylvania. There's plenty more to see, including University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and Penn Museum.
How to Get to University City
Flying to:
- Philadelphia Intl. 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
Traveling to University City by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Philadelphia University City Station
- 30th St Station
- Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station)
Getting to University City on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- University of Pennsylvania
- Franklin Field
- Drexel University
- The Palestra
- The Woodlands Cemetery
Things to Do in University City
- University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
- Penn Museum
- Arthur Ross Gallery
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Philadelphia Buddhist Association
Other Popular University City Attractions
- Daskalakis athletic Center
- Buckley Green
- Philadanco
- Dental Museum
- Curio Theatre Company