itineraries - Campus Philly

ITINERARIES
Campus Philly itineraries are a great way to help encourage your students to engage with
the Greater Philadelphia region through self-exploration. These itineraries focus on six different
themes and are a great tool to introduce students to or enhance their’ awareness of some of
the many great places to visit and things to see in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Campus Philly itineraries:
• All Aboard: An Out of the City Tour
• Livin’ la Vida Main Line: One day challenges
• Under 21: Things to do After 8pm
• It’s Not All About You, Balboa! One day challenges
• Weekend Boredom-Busters
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ALL ABOARD!
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An Out of the City Tour
The Media/Elwyn Regional Rail line offers a number of great
shops, restaurants and sites to visit if you explore any of the stops.
* One Day Challenge: We could visit all of these in one day...can you?
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International Instruments.
Band Needed.
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For those who like to knit, Swarthmore’s
Finely a Knitting Party (104 Park Ave.,
Swarthmore stop), which is located right
in the heart of the town, has more knitting
supplies than you probably know what to
do with. Additionally, it offers classes for
people of all skill levels. 610.328.7210
Todaro’s Music (28 N. Lansdowne
Ave., Lansdowne stop) is the perfect
place for those with a more eclectic
music taste. The store carries instruments
from all over the world including Africa,
Argentina, Iran, Croatia, Spain, Thailand
and more. 610.623.3555
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A Movie Lover’s Haven
While the Lansdowne Theater (31 N.
Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne stop) is currently
closed for restoration, the rest of the complex
offers things to do. One side of the theater is
Cinema 16:9, a movie rental store along with a
41 seat-independent theater. On the other is the
Regency Café and Bake Shop, which offers live
music, art and an assortment of sandwiches,
salads, wraps and pastries. 610.622.1234
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Support Local Farmers
The best way to get fresh food in this region is
to buy directly from those who grow it. Where
better to do that than at the Lansdowne
Farmer’s Market (26 N. Lansdowne Ave.,
Lansdowne Stop)? Besides fresh fruit and
produce, there is an array of baked goods and
flowers. 610.745.4013
A Knitting Good Time
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Take the Scenic Route
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No Green Thumb Required
While somewhat of a walk from the rail line,
the Crum Woods (500 College Ave.,
Swarthmore stop) are one of the most
beautiful places in the region with baseball
fields, tennis courts, a lake and hiking.
610.328.8025
The Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Rd;
Media stop) is a great place to spend the
day. Located outside of Media and Elwyn,
the 650-acre arboretum features a beautiful
variety of plants, as well as some great
scenery. Admission is always under $10
and you will find over 20 miles of trails
within the Arboretum. 610.566.9134
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Livin’ la Vida
Main Line
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* One Day Challenge: We could visit all of these in one day...can you?
While riding the Regional Rails, get off at a random stop and
explore. Here are some of our favorite stops near the Paoli/Thorndale line.
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The College Student Staple
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A Little Piece of France
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Tea for You, Coffee for Me
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Support Local Farmers
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Discover Your Inner
Michelangelo
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The mouth-watering aroma is Overbrook
Pizza’s (2099 63rd St., Overbrook stop) greatest
selling point as customers are faced with the
crucial decision: pizza, hoagie or stromboli. You
can’t go wrong with Overbrook Pizza’s menu,
featuring items from Australian pizza to any
cheesesteak combo imaginable. 215.473.3303
The Liberty Bell’s twin “Sister Bell” (Villanova
University, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova stop)
is housed in Villanova University’s Falvey
Memorial Library. The bell was given to St.
Augustine’s Church in 1830, only to fall in 1844.
The bell was repaired and safely resides among
the library’s exhibit items. 610.519.4270
Le Petit Mitron (207 Haverford Ave., Narberth
stop) is a veritable French patisserie, complete with
shelves of flaky pastries this side of the Seine River.
The bakery offers everything from croissants and
cupcakes to French candies like Kinder Bueno Bars
and Habrio gummies. 484.562.0500
The Ardmore Farmer’s Market (Suburban
Square, 6 Coulter Ave., Ardmore stop) has turned
shopping for local, fresh produce, handmade crafts and
ready-made meals into an upscale experience without
the exorbitant prices. Save room for free samples!
610.896.7560 *Closes early on Sat. and Sun.
Are You the Next Julia Child?
The Other Bell
With aromatic coffee and teas, Earl Grey hot
chocolate, eggnog lattes, a tempting assortment of
pastries and a menu of tasty soups and sandwiches,
the Gryphon Café (105 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne
stop) is the perfect place to share a lunch or catch a
Saturday night concert. 610.688.1988
Color Me Mine (109 W. Lancaster Ave.,
Wayne stop) offers artistic novices and experts
alike a creative outlet in its laid back studio
atmosphere. With events throughout the year,
like Ladies Night on Thursdays and holiday
celebrations, there is always something to do
here. 610.687.9777
The instructors at Viking Culinary School (Suite
100, 1 Town Place, Bryn Mawr stop) will hone your
skills with delicious results. With one-day workshops
and weekly classes, you’ll feel like a chef in no time.
610.526.9020
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Things to do After 8pm
New York isn’t the only “city that never sleeps.” From art and
film, to great eats and good ol’ fashioned Philly culture, the City of Brotherly
Love offers lots of fun ways you can let loose after 8pm.
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A Night on the Town
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The Original Street Lights
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Weather’s not a factor when it comes to
stargazing at The Franklin Institute
(222 N. 20th St.). The Joel N. Bloom Observatory
is open for public viewing of the night sky on
the second Thursday of every month for just $5.
There will also be a lecture/presentation, as well
as a Fels Planetarium show. Registration may be
required; visit the website for more details.
215.448.1200
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Late Night Study Break
Hailed as some of the best slices in Philly, Lorenzo
& Son Pizza, Inc. (305 South St.) is a must-stop
when visiting South Street. The slices are so big
they require folding! This Philly pizza favorite is
open late (until 3am or later) and is the perfect
excuse for a study break. 215.627.4110
Calling all Film Critics
On the first Monday of each month, the Bryn
Mawr Film Institute (824 W. Lancaster Ave.)
hosts Open Screen Mondays, a program that
offers area filmmakers the opportunity to screen
their works from 9pm to 11pm. The best part is
it’s all free! 610.527.9898
The Philadelphia Orchestra offers the chance
to get fancy with evening concerts (starting at 7
or 8pm) at the Kimmel Center (300 S. Broad
St.). Students can purchase an annual $25
eZseatU membership, $10 understudy tickets and
$8 student rush tickets. 215.893.1999
Earplugs Not Included
Whether you’re an aspiring musician or just enjoy
new talent, open mic nights are a classic pastime.
Philly Rising at World Café Live (3025 Walnut
St.) takes place on Monday evenings and features
awesome prizes. Chris’ Jazz Café (1421 Sansom
St.) is Philly’s answer to those swanky NYC jazz clubs.
Just outside the city, Ardmore’s Milkboy Coffee
(2 E. Lancaster Ave.) offers two open mic nights.
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Late Night Cravings
Appease those chocolate cravings at Naked
Chocolate Café (1317 Walnut St., 3421 Walnut
St., 31 S. 18th St.). Not only does it offer everything
from monstrous cupcakes to delicious shakes, but
NCC is open for those late night cake runs.
215.735.7310
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It’s Not All
About You, Balboa!
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Sure, everyone knows Rocky was filmed in Philadelphia (don’t
pretend that you haven’t run up the Art Museum steps at least once), but there
have been many other movies and television shows filmed here in the City of Brotherly Love.
* One Day Challenge: We could visit all of these in one day...can you?
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Eastern State Penitentiary
(12 Monkeys)
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Bruce Willis’ character in 12 Monkeys is actually
in Philadelphia’s famously frightening Eastern
State Penitentiary (22nd & Fairmount sts.).
Though known for its Halloween attraction,
Eastern State Penitentiary hosts guided tours
all year long for thrill seekers and history buffs
alike. 215.236.3300
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For Philadelphians, half the fun of watching “It’s
Always Sunny…” is looking for landmarks in each
episode. One spot that gets plenty of face time is the
Italian Market (Ninth St. between Federal &
Christian). Vendors sell fresh fruits, vegetables,
meats, fish and cheeses. Its popularity has led to the
addition of snug cafes among the traditional stands,
making the market a great day trip destination.
Chubby’s (“Boy Meets World”)
The next time you’re feeling nostalgic for the
TGIF classic, why not pay a visit to Cory and
Shawn’s favorite hang-out: Chubby’s (5826
Henry Ave.). Known for its phenomenal
oversized cheesesteaks, Chubby’s following
rivals the “Boy Meets World” fan base.
215.487.2575
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Bartram’s Garden
(Law Abiding Citizen)
The 2009 thriller features some great shots of
the City including Bartram’s Garden (54th
& Lindbergh Blvd.), America’s oldest botanical
garden. This garden is an oasis of calm just
minutes from Center City. Visitors can check
out the former residence of botanist John
Bartram as well as his personal cider press.
215.729.5281
Franklin Field (Invincible)
UPenn’s historic Franklin Field (S. 33rd
& Spruce sts.) served as a stand-in for Veteran’s
Stadium in Invincible. Noted as the oldest
football stadium and home to the first
scoreboard, Franklin Field is a great place
to watch UPenn’s athletes compete in
football, field hockey, lacrosse and more.
215.898.6151
The Italian Market (“It’s
Always Sunny in Philadelphia”)
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Reading Terminal Market
(National Treasure)
You don’t have to be Nicolas Cage to find
adventure in Philadelphia. Whether you’re
into French crêpes or cheesesteaks, every visit to
Reading Terminal Market (12th & Arch sts.)
promises something new, exciting and delicious.
You will also find vendors selling books,
candles and small gifts. 215.922.2317
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Weekend
Boredom-Busters
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Tired of hanging out in your room, watching the same DVDs
each weekend? Get off those computers and go do something that breaks
that dull old Saturday routine.
* One Day Challenge: We could visit all of these in one day...can you?
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Do Something Historical
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It’s a Castle…it’s a Museum
…it’s the Mercer Museum!
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City of Murals
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Call us a city of murals—the Mural Arts
Program alone has constructed over 2,800
murals around the region. Take a guided tour
with a Mural Arts tour guide for $25 or you
can download a walking/driving tour map
from the website. It’s a little art, a little culture
and a lot of fun. 215.685.0750
Become the Next Houdini
Trick Zone (1050 N. Hancock St.) has
become one of the area’s coolest magic,
novelty and entertainment shops. Located
in Northern Liberties, this one-stop shop
for all things magic has also started to host
live magic shows. Whether you want to
become the next Houdini or watch another
magician in awe, Trick Zone is definitely
the place to check out. 267.455.0406
The Mercer Museum is home to the collection
of Dr. Henry Mercer’s wide array of American
artifacts that are intended to chronicle life before
industrialism. Located in Doylestown (84 S. Pine
St.), the museum is simply a feat to behold, as
its 40,000 artifacts are housed in a six-story
concrete castle. 215.345.0210
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Home of the Creepy Crawlers
Philly is home to the largest insectarium in the
country! The Philadelphia Insectarium
(8046 Frankford Ave.), the only museum
dedicated to all things bug-related, has various
specimens (alive and dead) for you to learn
about. With three floors packed with all things
creepy and crawly, the Philadelphia Insectarium
is a cheap way to spend the day—it’s only $6!
215.335.9500
At some point while you’re in school, you should
do something—anything—historical, since
Philadelphia is the birthplace of the nation. You
can try the more popular attractions like the
Liberty Bell and Independence Hall (Sixth
& Market sts.), or try something different. Spend
the day at Valley Forge (N. Gulph Rd. & Rt.
23) or explore the former home of Edgar Allen
Poe (532 N. Seventh St.)
All That Jazz
Philly has some of the coolest jazz cafés
around. Chris’ Jazz Café (1421 Sansom St.)
is widely known as one of the premier places
for the smooth sounds of jazz. Milkboy
Coffee (2 E. Lancaster Ave.) even has a
dedicated open mic just for jazz musicians.
CAMPUSPHILLY.ORG
Connecting Students To Life In Philly
Charles Dutoit, Chief Conductor