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We’ve compiled a list of the 12
most popular hangouts for current students. Be sure to check
some out when you come to town.
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 Avenue
of the Arts
“It’s “Broadway on Broad Street.” More than
20 performing arts venues (covering opera, ballet, jazz, plays,
and orchestral music) are located along this 3-mile stretch.
Here’s where theater, music and the arts come together
to form a cluster of cultural attractions that rivals any city
in the world.
 Chestnut
Hill
This is a must-see suburb within the city limits boasting cobblestone
streets, quaint shops and wonderful restaurants. Stroll along
Germantown Avenue past historic homes, colorful gardens and
galleries to experience another side of Philly. The XandO here
is a popular student hangout with free internet hookups.
New Hope/Peddler's Village
How far is the 19th century from campus? About an hour.
Here's where to head for a walk in the country, to pick pumpkins
on a sunny autumn afternoon, do a little antique shopping or
visit a world-renown artist colony with 200 galleries.
 Fairmount
Park
The nation's largest landscaped city park, this is a Mecca for
students, athletes and art lovers. With 8,900 acres and 100
miles of jogging trails, you'll find works by Remington, Rodin
and other artists throughout the park. Many students come here
to rent bikes, boats or rollerblades. Others just sit along
the river, catch some rays and read.
 Italian
Market
Dubbed "the world's largest outdoor market," this
one-of-a-kind experience dates back to the mid-1800s. Students
often venture here with dates or in groups for a real Italian
meal, a "water ice," or to just pretend they've left
America. Head over to 9th and Passyunk at any hour for the most
famous of Philly foods: a cheesesteak.
Old City/Historic District
Philly students don't just read about American history -- they
go see it firsthand. "America's Most Historic Mile"
is a great take at any age. Nearby is also where Philly's art
scene ignites on the "First Friday" of each month.
Not to be missed.
 Manayunk
Nestled along the banks of the river, this is where young Philadelphians
live, shop and dine. Dubbed "Fun along the Schuykill,"
this 19th century mill town is a popular student date option.
You can also rent bikes here and ride along the canal into the
city or as far out as Valley Forge National Historic Site.
Rittenhouse Square
Surrounded by some of the city's most stately manors, this area
doubles as a big off-campus residence and student hangout. Drop
into the Tuscany Café for a latté and strike up
a conversation with a student to get the scoop on Philly --
the college town. The square's many great restaurants, cafes
and bookstores are also reasons students flock here.
 South
Street/Penn's Landing
South Street's 11 blocks of funky shops, galleries, restaurants
and clubs are where Philly's college population merges and mingles
all week long. Referred to in song as "the hippest street
in town," South Street leads right to Penn's Landing, a
waterfront park that, among other things, hosts more than 70
outdoor events and concerts each year, and most events are free.
 University
City
With over 40,000 students from the University of Pennsylvania,
Drexel University, and The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia,
students definitely rule. This neighborhood mixes urban life
with tree-lined streets and historic Victorian homes, and it's
quickly becoming the Harvard Square of the Mid-Atlantic. Located
just across the Schuylkill River from downtown, University City
is home to the Institute of Contemporary Art, Annenberg Performance
Center, and Penn's Archaeology Museum. U City also boasts top
restaurants, like Pod, Rx, and The White Dog Café, as
well as a dizzying array of ethnic eateries offering up the
true flavors India, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Valley Forge
Not all student shopping is done on the net. Many drive to King
of Prussia (home of the East Coast's largest mall) and IKEA
for a much-needed break from the books (don't forget there's
no sales tax on clothing in PA!).
Others grab their mountain bikes and head for Valley Forge State
Park or pack their charcoals and sketch at the J. J. Audubon
Estate.
Chinatown
Let the gates at 10th and Arch welcome you to the city's center
of Asian culture.
 Whether
you need a midnight study break or crave a taste of another
world, here's the spot. Nearby, you'll also find the Reading
Terminal Market, an indoor farmer's market and diner's haven
that draws vendors from as far as Lancaster County/Pennsylvania
Dutch Country.
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