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Things to Do in University City, Philadelphia

Centers on Penn and Drexel, with 30th Street Station, Penn Museum, Clark Park, food trucks, hospitals, and Schuylkill river paths.

  • House of Our OwnBookstore
  • Penn MuseumArchaeology Museum
  • New Deck TavernIrish Pub

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University City in Philadelphia

Top things to do in University City

  • House of Our Own

    House of Our Own

    ★ 4.7 · 194
    Bookstore

    Set in a Victorian house, this cozy shop is packed with a diverse selection of new & used books.

    Mon–Tue
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM
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  • Penn Museum

    Penn Museum

    ★ 4.7 · 2.9k
    Archaeology Museum

    Set in a building with a Chinese rotunda, this museum has abundant artifacts & antiquities.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
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  • The Last Word Bookshop

    The Last Word Bookshop

    ★ 4.7 · 224
    Bookstore
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
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Where to eat & drink in University City

  • New Deck Tavern

    New Deck Tavern

    ★ 4.4 · 1.5k
    Irish Pub· $20–30

    A lot of draft beers, quiz nights & pub grub draw a strong student crowd to this old-school pub.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
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  • Top Hat Coffee Lounge

    Top Hat Coffee Lounge

    ★ 4.7 · 250
    Coffee Shop· $10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 4 PM
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  • White Dog Cafe

    White Dog Cafe

    ★ 4.4 · 2.6k
    American· $$

    A varied menu with seasonal & local ingredients served in a stylish room with dog-lover decor.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 8 PM
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  • Renata's Kitchen

    Renata's Kitchen

    ★ 4.4 · 1.1k
    Mediterranean· $20–30

    Buzzy spot serving a Mediterranean menu of light fare alongside homemade desserts and gourmet coffees.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 3 PM
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  • Dim Sum House by Jane G's - University City

    Dim Sum House by Jane G's - University City

    ★ 4.4 · 1.2k
    Chinese· $20–30

    Late night spot with a pool table and full bar serving Cantonese and Shanghai dim sum.

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Map of University City with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1House of Our Own
  2. 2Penn Museum
  3. 3New Deck Tavern
  4. 4Top Hat Coffee Lounge
  5. 5The Last Word Bookshop
  6. 6White Dog Cafe
  7. 7Renata's Kitchen
  8. 8Dim Sum House by Jane G's - University City

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