On campus for Winter Break?

Are you staying in your College House during Winter Break this year?  Here are some things you might not have had time to do this semester—get out of your House and discover what Philadelphia has to offer.

Online resources:

• Visit Philly
• CampusPhilly

*We highly recommend that you explore these activities with a friend or a group of others. If you do not live together, please continue to wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and follow updated public health guidance. 

*Please note that certain restaurants, museums and other sites may require masks and/or proof of COVID vaccination.  

Things Nearby: 

• Clark Park Farmer’s Market on Saturdays 
• Woodlands cemetery 
• Baltimore Avenue shopping and restaurants 
• A view of Philly from Cira Green park 
• University City Event Calendar 

Things to See: 

• Penn Museum 
• One Liberty Observation Deck 
• Love Park 
• Fashion District 
• Institute of Contemporary Art 
• Philadelphia Museum of Art 
• The Barnes Museum 
• Rodin Museum 
• Magic Gardens 
• Mural Arts Philadelphia 
• Philadelphia Zoo 
• Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey 

Things to Do: 

• Visit Philly Holiday Attractions 
• Walk on the Schuylkill River Banks 
• Philadelphia 76ers Basketball Games (Dec. 23, Jan. 3, Jan. 7) 
• Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Games (Jan. 6 or Jan. 8) 

Things to Eat: 

• Restaurants in University City 
• Reading Terminal Market 
• Cheese Steak places 
• Visit Philly Eating Guide

Get around Philly: 

• Penn Transit 
• SEPTA 
• Lyft 
• Uber 

Notes about Safety: 

• Explore Philly with a friend or in groups 
• Request a Walking Escort: Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, between 30th to 43rd Streets and Market Street to Baltimore Avenue
• Adhere to COVID-19 safety guidance from Penn & Philadelphia  
• For any medical concerns, contact Penn Student Health Service  
• Student Counseling will be closed beginning Thursday, December 23 at 5:00 pm until Wednesday, January 5 at 9:00 am. If you need to talk to a clinician, you can still call 215-898-7021 and press 1 to talk to a clinician 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• To contact Penn Division of Public Safety: (215) 573-3333 
• For any emergencies, call 9-1-1 for Philadelphia police, fire, or medical response