Life in Philadelphia

Top Reasons You Should Live in Philadelphia!

 

The Food

 

It's not all cheesesteaks! Philly has a diverse selection of cuisines and a number of world-renowned restaurants that residents love to sample. Whatever dietary restrictions you may have -- vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, or more -- Philadelphia has restaurants for you. Many neighborhoods host Restaurant Weeks, where dozens of restaurants across the participating neighborhoods offer exclusive menu discounts, with three-course, prix-fixe dinners available for just $40 or $60 and two-course lunches for $20.

Places our residents love to eat: Vic's Sushi, Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park, Guiseppe and Sons, Chinatown, Dalessandro's Steaks, Angelo's (for pizza and cheesesteaks), Harp and Crown, Xiandu, Tabachoy, Dim Sum Garden, Kalaya, Lazer Wolf, Monk's Cafe, Fairmount Pizza

 

 

The History

 

As the birthplace of the nation, Philadelphia contains 67 National Historic Landmarks, allowing you to step back in time amidst the bustle of a modern city. Visit world-famous historical sites such as Independence Hall and Congress Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Elfreth’s Alley, and Christ Church and Burial Ground, all while enjoying the every-day historic architecture found all around the city.

 

 

The Sports

 

Philadelphians are crazy about their sports! Five professional sports teams and multiple D1 universities provide opportunities to display your team spirit year-round. Catch a game with the Phillies (MLB), the Eagles (NFL), the 76ers (NBA), the Flyers (NHL), or the Union (MLS). Philadelphia also has a number of recreational, pickup, and intramural teams, from softball to disc golf, so that you can get in on the action yourself. 

 

 

The Arts

 

You can spend your day at a music festival or one of Philly's 20+ art museums, followed by a night at one of 20+ theaters, numerous live music venues, or outdoor movies. From world-renowned names, to up-and-coming underground artists and musicians, to community cultural celebrations, there are happening every day of the week!

Some of our residents' favorite arts and cultural spots and activities: The Barnes Museum, concerts at the Mann Center for Performing Arts, Philadelphia Orchestra concerts, Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park, Chinese New Year in Chinatown, watching independent movies at the Philadelphia Film Center and the Lightbox Film Center, West Philly Porch Fest, the Mutter Museum, Speaker Series at Kimmel Center, the Rodin Museum, the Chinese Lantern Festival, the Italian Market Festival and the many other street festivals.

 

The Great Outdoors

 

With 10,000+ acres of park space, a 30-mile paved river trail, and numerous hiking trails in and right outside the city, you don't have to travel far to enjoy the outdoors.

Our residents' favorite outdoor spots and activities: Seger dog park, Morris Arboretum (Penn’s official Arboretum and gardens, located in Chestnut Hill right off the SEPTA regional rail), Bartram's Gardens, The Woodlands Cemetary and English Garden, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, pop-up beer gardens such as Parks on Tap, Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Valley Park, and the Schuylkill River trail.

 

 

The Affordability

 

Philly provides big city living for lower cost than most of its neighbor cities in the region. In addition, the city offers numerous free events, along with select free admission days to museums and other historical sites. 

Our residents live in these neighborhoods and more: University City, Bella Vista, the Gayborhood, West Philadelphia, Fairmount

Our residents' favorite free activities: Philadelphia Museum of Art on Free Museum Days, outdoor summer movie nights at Clark Park and Schuylkill Banks, kayaking or canoeing at the Community Boathouse at Bartram's Gardens, free concert series at Spruce Harbor Park, running and biking along the Schuylkill River Trail, and just walking around the city!

 

 

The Accessibility

 

Penn clinical sites are condensed in the Center City/University City area, making it is easy to get from place to place via walking or transit. All of our clinical sites are near SEPTA's subway, bus, and trolley lines.

 

 

The Location

 

Philly is in close proximity to the beach, mountains, and many other large cities, making it easy to get away for a weekend trip. If you don't feel like driving, hop on the Regional Rail, New Jersey Transit trains, Amtrak trains, PATCO trains, or Megabus and Greyhound buses for a quick getaway all within a few hours:

Baltimore ( 2hr drive or 1hr 11mins on Amtrak train), Boston (5hrs 40mins drive or 5hrs 16mins on Amtrak train), New Jersey Beaches (1hr 30mins drive or 1hr 30mins on PATCO/New Jersey Transit trains), New York City (2hr drive or 1hr30 mins on Amtrak Train), Pocono Mountains (2hr drive), and Washington DC (3hr drive or 2hrs on Amtrak train).

Our residents' favorite day-trip locations: Lancaster, PA, the Jersey Shore, the Pocono Mountains, Linvilla Orchards, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, NYC, Phoenixville, tubing on the Delaware or Great Egg Harbor Rivers in New Jersey.

 

 

Additional off-site information about Philadelphia may be found at visitphilly.com.