Philly's Phenomenal.
See for yourself.
Explore arts and culture. Get to know a new neighborhood. Immerse yourself in parks and outdoor spaces. Try the food. (Oh, the food!) And find it all here.
Whether you have a visit booked or you’re planning your trip, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to make it a fun and rewarding experience.
May Spotlight
What to do in Philly
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Have a Few Hours?
We know your time might be limited. And that's okay! There's plenty to do around campus during your visit to Hawk Hill.
- Stop by the SJU Bookstore to pick up some brand new Hawks gear
- Enjoy the fresh air at the Barnes Arboretum
- Step inside the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum and explore the current exhibitions and our full museum collection
- Need to grab a bite to eat before heading home? Make a stop at Larry’s and you’ll be good to go.
We know your time might be limited. And that's okay! There's plenty to do around campus during your visit to Hawk Hill.
- Stop by the SJU Bookstore to pick up some brand new Hawks gear
- Enjoy the fresh air at the Barnes Arboretum
- Step inside the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum and explore the current exhibitions and our full museum collection
- Need to grab a bite to eat before heading home? Make a stop at Larry’s and you’ll be good to go.
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Staying for the Weekend?
We’re glad you’ve decided to spend some extra time in Philly! There’s so much to see and do that it would be hard to encapsulate everything into 24 or 48 hours. But we have some great suggestions:
- Grab breakfast at Reading Terminal Market
- Go shopping in Center City
- Take a trip to South Street
- Visit one of the best art museums in the world
- Explore nearby Manayunk and its many restaurants
We’re glad you’ve decided to spend some extra time in Philly! There’s so much to see and do that it would be hard to encapsulate everything into 24 or 48 hours. But we have some great suggestions:
- Grab breakfast at Reading Terminal Market
- Go shopping in Center City
- Take a trip to South Street
- Visit one of the best art museums in the world
- Explore nearby Manayunk and its many restaurants
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Staying for 3+ Days?
We think you’re about to fall head over heels for the City of Brotherly Love. Along with all of the suggestions you’ll find above, here are some more great ideas for a full weekend or vacation:
- Trek to Old City and get to know the city’s history by checking out the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House and National Constitution Center
- America’s first zoo? Yep, it’s the Philadelphia Zoo
- Stopping by in the colder months? The Independence BlueCross RiverRink is a must-visit
- Want to get some exercise in? The Schuylkill River Trail is the place to go
- Grab your tickets to see the hottest teams in town! The Phillies, Sixers, Flyers and Eagles are all located conveniently in South Philadelphia’s sports complex
We think you’re about to fall head over heels for the City of Brotherly Love. Along with all of the suggestions you’ll find above, here are some more great ideas for a full weekend or vacation:
- Trek to Old City and get to know the city’s history by checking out the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House and National Constitution Center
- America’s first zoo? Yep, it’s the Philadelphia Zoo
- Stopping by in the colder months? The Independence BlueCross RiverRink is a must-visit
- Want to get some exercise in? The Schuylkill River Trail is the place to go
- Grab your tickets to see the hottest teams in town! The Phillies, Sixers, Flyers and Eagles are all located conveniently in South Philadelphia’s sports complex
Have a Few Hours?
Staying for the Weekend?
Staying for 3+ Days?
Hawk Host Philly Phaves
My favorite spot in Philly is The Book Trader in Old City. I love it because it has a great selection of used books, and a cat named Pickles who roams the store. It's also nice because it is in a really great spot in the city where there is tons of stuff to do.
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Olivia Roach, BA ‘26
