Life
in Philadelphia
The resources afforded by the
City of Philadelphia allow Penn Dental Medicine students to enjoy virtually unlimited
opportunities in their free time. And with the proximity
to New York, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, few locations can rival
the Delaware Valley for the sheer concentration of cultural and recreational
options.
Philadelphia, as America's first city and the "cradle
of liberty," boasts dozens of fascinating historical sites and museums,
many of them associated with Penn's founder, Benjamin Franklin. The
city is equally rich in its offering of cultural attractions, including
the Philadelphia Museum of Art,
Penn's University Museum of Archaeology
and Anthropology, the galleries of the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts, the widely-acclaimed Philadelphia
Orchestra, and the Pennsylvania
Ballet.
The University of Pennsylvania is a committed member of its urban environment, and has championed several initiatives that make its West Philadelphia home a livable community with arts, entertainment, culture, and great dining. Visit the University City District for information specific to this area.
Sports fans have a choice of events year-round with Philadelphia's
professional baseball, football, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, and soccer
teams. In addition, the city is home to the annual First Union U.S.
Pro Cycling Championship, the U.S. Pro Indoor Tennis Championship, and
the Dad Vail Regatta. College sports also have a long and vibrant tradition
in Philadelphia, and each year, Penn not only vies for dominance in
the Ivy League, but also frequently produces men's and women's intercollegiate
sports teams of national prominence.
Fine dining is another hallmark of Philadelphia, receiving
frequent mention in prominent restaurant guides and national publications
as one of America's finest dining cities. There is an array of choices
for every culinary taste at every price range.
To travel in and around the city, its mass transit system
(SEPTA) operates bus, subway, elevated
train, trolley, and commuter rail lines throughout the city and to its
surrounding suburbs and beyond.
For a host of links detailing the city's many resources
and attractions, visit Penn's
Philadelphia Site.
Photo credit:
Photo by Bob Krist © 1999 by Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing
Corporation.
