Spring Break in Philadelphia

Hanging around Philadelphia during Spring Break? Fear not, there’s lots to do! The Grad Center Gnome has put together this list of fun spots that can be reached using public transportation, with a car, or by train. Let the Gnome know if you have other ideas that can be added to this list.

Accessible by public transportation, on foot, or by cab:
On Campus:
The University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology -- Free with a PennCard
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) -- Free with a PennCard
PennPresents (Annenberg Center) -- Student discounts

Off Campus:
Philadelphia Zoo
First Fridays in Old City
Philadelphia Flower Show -- every March
Philadelphia Museum of Art
National Constitution Center
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Rodin Museum
Philadelphia City Hall Tower Tours -- great views of the city
Manayunk -- great little neighborhood with lots of shops, bars, and restaurants
Chestnut Hill -- another great little neighborhood with lots of shops, bars, and restaurants
Barnes Foundation
Morris Arboretum -- Free with a PennCard
New Jersey State Aquarium

Accessible by car:
Brandywine Valley -- includes Longwood Gardens, Brandywine River Museum, Chaddsford Winery, etc.
Doylestown, PA -- home to museums, shops, etc.
New Hope, PA -- artsy shops and good restaurants
Valley Forge, PA -- great for bike riding, etc.
Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County
Cape May, NJ -- cute little shore town with shops, restaurants, etc.
Pocono Mountains
Hiking, biking, blading activities

Accessible by Amtrak train:
Washington, DC
New York City
Baltimore