Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
University City
This neighborhood, separated from downtown Philly by the Schuylkill River, feels like
one big college town. That's because it's home to both Drexel University and the Ivy
League
University of Pennsylvania
(commonly called 'U Penn'), founded in 1740. The
leafy, bustling campus makes for a pleasant afternoon stroll, and it's got two museums
definitely worth a visit.
University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
MUSEUM
( 215-898-4000;
www.penn.museum
;
3260 South St; adult/child $15/10; 10am-5pm Tue &
Thu-Sun, to 8pm Wed; No 21, 30, 40)
The University Museum of Archaeology & Anthro-
pology is Penn's magical museum, containing archaeological treasures from ancient
Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Mayan peninsula, Greece, Rome and North America.
Institute of Contemporary Art
GALLERY
( 215-898-7108;
www.icaphila.org
; 118 S 36th St; 11am-8pm Wed, to 6pm Thu & Fri, to 5pm
Sat & Sun)
An excellent place to catch shows by folks making a big splash at the
cutting edge of the art world.
30th Street Station
LANDMARK
( 215-349-2153; 30th St, at Market St)
Whether you're catching a train or not, be sure to
pop your head into this romantic, neoclassical station while you're in the 'hood.
WORTH A TRIP
PHILLY'S OUTLYING 'HOODS
Manayunk
A compact residential neighborhood northwest of the city, with steep hills and
Victorian row houses, Manayunk, from a Native American expression meaning
'where we go to drink,' is a lovely place for an afternoon and evening. Just be aware
that thousands of others have the same idea on weekend nights, when this other-
wise peaceful area overlooking the Schuylkill River has the feel of a raucous frat
party. As well as drinking, visitors are also permitted to eat and shop (check out
Da-
lessandro's
and
Chubby's
for classic Philly sandwiches and cheesesteaks). Parking
is near impossible to come by here on weekends, so cycling is a good option -
there's a towpath that runs alongside the neighborhood.
