Only 20 minutes from Eastern, students can enjoy the energy, history, and culture of Philadelphia, a city ranked among the top 10 best college communities in the nation by USA Today. Philly is easily accessible by walking to the St. Davids station of the Paoli/Thorndale line.

• Arts:  Tap into your artistic side.  Visit an art gallery, a museum, the orchestra, or the theater through Open Arts Philly.  Run the “Rocky steps” of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
• Aquarium:  Pet a shark or watch some hippos at Camden’s Adventure Aquarium.
• Explore: Check out CampusPhilly to learn more about getting around and the official "things to do" calendar of Philly for college students.
• Food:  Eat an “original” cheesesteak from Pat’s and Geno’s. Enjoy lunch in Chinatown at China Gate.  Or sample some of the best food in Philly by visiting Reading Terminal Market.
• History:  Visit historic Philadelphia like the Constitution Center, The Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall.  Put a penny on Ben Franklin’s Grave.  Visit Al Capone’s cell at Eastern State Penitentiary.
• Music Scene:  Check out the music scene around Philly.
• Sports:  Go see a professional sporting event.  Check out the Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, Eagles, and Union.
• Volunteer: Join a community of volunteers a local organization through Volunteer Match.
• Waterfront:  Visit Penn’s Landing for fun events  including ice skating, festivals, fireworks and much more.
• Zoo:  Check out the wildlife at the Philadelphia Zoo.

• Downtown Wayne: Enjoy restaurants, coffee shops, a quaint movie theatre and speciality shops in charming Downtown Wayne, just a short walk from campus.
• King of Prussia Mall: Visit one of the largest malls on the East Coast.
• Trampoline Park: Jump away your stress at Skyzone Trampoline Park.
• Walking Trails: Enjoy the outdoors and history along the trails of the historic Valley Forge National Park.
• Explore Nature: Visit Chanticleer Gardens and Jenkins Arboretum.
• Browse additional things to do in Delaware County.

• Jersey Shore:  Enjoy the sand and surf on the beaches in New Jersey.
• NYC, NY:  Celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square.
• Washington DC:  Visit our Nation's Capitol for a weekend.
• Baltimore, MD:   Take a road trip to Baltimore.
• Lancaster, PA: Travel back in time with a visit to beautiful Lancaster County.  Watch a jousting match at the PA Renaissance Faire.