Philadelphia Guide

You’ll find many food trucks just footsteps away from the Specter Center and around Drexel’s campus. Perfect for a quick bite between matches.

Right next door and a longtime vendor at US Squash tournaments. Greek favorites, coffee and grab-and-go options.

6 min walk · 0.3 mi

Burgers, fries and shakes on Chestnut Street.

5 min walk · 0.3 mi

Casual Italian-American with pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads.

3 min walk · 0.2 mi

Casual American and sports-bar fare, basically across the street.

8 min walk · 0.4 mi

A longtime University City favorite and a great option when you have time for a sit-down lunch or dinner.

7 min walk · 0.3 mi

A Philly brunch institution, with this location right on Drexel’s campus on 34th Street. Big portions and a weekend wait, so it’s worth booking a reservation ahead.

7 min drive · 1.8 mi

Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza from one of the city’s best-known kitchens. The Rittenhouse location is an easy add-on to a Center City afternoon.

11 min walk · 0.6 mi

Formerly Dig Inn. Build-your-own bowls of seasonal vegetables, grains and roasted mains — an easy healthy option in University City.

9 min walk · 0.5 mi

Just around the corner on Walnut Street.

7 min walk · 0.3 mi

Local roaster and University City favorite on Lancaster Ave.

8 min walk · 0.4 mi

Excellent Philly specialty coffee at 3675 Market Street.

10 min walk · 0.5 mi

Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery, founded by West Philly brothers Richard and Mengistu Koilor. Their brewery and taproom is just a few blocks from the Specter Center at 37th & Market. A great local spot for a post-match beer.

7 min drive · 2.2 mi to LOVE Park

Start at LOVE Park and make your way all the way up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This is Philly’s museum district, so along the way you’ll pass the Franklin Institute, Barnes Foundation, Rodin Museum and Calder Gardens. Stop wherever takes your fancy, or just enjoy the walk and finish with that obligatory Rocky photo.

13 min drive · 4.8 mi

Head to East Passyunk Avenue for a great neighborhood to wander. Independent shops, restaurants, bars, coffee and plenty of cool Philly vibes. Just walk the Ave and see where you end up.

9 min drive · 2.1 mi

A huge historic indoor market packed with local food, Pennsylvania Dutch specialties, bakeries and plenty of Philly favorites.

13 min drive · 3.0 mi

Stroll South 9th Street for old-school shops, produce stands, great food and a wonderfully Philly mix of old and new.

13 min drive · 3.4 mi

Head to Pat’s & Geno’s for the photos and to check it off your Philly visit list. They’re directly across the street from one another, so try one, try both, order yourself a proper Philly jawn and join an argument Philadelphians have been having forever.

10 min drive · 3.8 mi

A beautiful traditional Japanese house and garden tucked away in West Fairmount Park.

13 min drive · 3.7 mi

Trust us on this one. This historic garden cemetery overlooking the Schuylkill is filled with beautiful architecture, monuments, huge trees and winding paths, and it’s especially gorgeous in the fall.

8 min drive · 1.8 mi

Head to Rittenhouse Square for a taste of Center City. Wander Walnut and Chestnut Streets for high-end shopping and boutiques, grab a drink or lunch at one of the neighborhood’s many great restaurants, and soak up the buzz around the Square. For the quintessential Rittenhouse experience, snag a table at Parc overlooking the park.

15 min walk · 0.8 mi

The College of Physicians’ famously unusual medical museum — anatomical specimens, antique instruments and curiosities. Not one for the squeamish, but unforgettable.

19 min walk · 1.0 mi to Schuylkill Banks

Run or walk the river path. The Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk carries you right out over the water, with skyline views the whole way.