Philadelphia Things You Must Do Before You Graduate

Brace yourselves, Owls. You're about to see some of the biggest Philadelphia clichés, but for good reason. Be sure to check out these awesome Philadelphia must-sees before you graduate!

All the Best Views

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Living in Philly for four years as a Temple student opens your world up to so many opportunities and sights, one of the best being the Philadelphia skyline. Our favorite place to take it all in? Driving over the Schuylkill River from Drexel Park in West Philly towards the Art Museum on Spring Garden Street.

All the Parks

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Philly is filled with incredible parks of all sizes. From Fairmount Park to Spruce Street Harbor Park (pictured above) and Rittenhouse Square to the Rail Park, each one has something unique. Fairmount Parks offers incredible views of the skyline form Beaumont Plateau, Spruce Street offers food, drinks, hammocks, and more! Rittenhouse is your typical Philadelphia park, benches on benches. The Rail Park is Philadelphia's newest park and, much like NYC's highline, is made from the old rail lines!

All the Museums

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Philadelphia is a cultural city in its own right. Don't miss out on all the opportunities to broaden your horizons through exhibitions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Franklin Institute, and the Mütter Museum. Be sure to check out their websites for student offers!

All the Food

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Food culture in Philadelphia is expansive. With so many options to try, how could you eat your way through Philly over your time here? First things first, check out Reading Terminal Market, the Italian Market, go on the ultimate cheesesteak hunt. After that, it's on you to check out all Philadelphia has to offer, and trust us, those options will come your way.

All the History

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As a historical epicenter, Philadelphia is home to Independence Hall, the Constitution Center, Elfreth's Alley, and the Liberty Bell! Even if US history isn't your thing, the opportunity to experience some of the nation's great artifacts less than 20 minutes from campus is an opportunity not to pass up.

All the Lights

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Want to impress friends who don't live in the best city ever? Be sure to capture some snapshots of Philadelphia's awesome light scene. From skyline twinkles to boathouse row reflections on the water, you're sure to make some out-of-towners jealous. Some cool places to take in the views? One Liberty Observation Deck, Kelly Drive and Boathouse Row