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Temple University's College of Liberal Arts.
Here's your guide to painting the town cherry once you get here.
Cherrydelphia
You've already been accepted to
Temple University's College of Liberal Arts.
Here's your guide to painting the town cherry once you get here.
This is Our Life's Work
This is no small town. It's a city with major history.
Make your own declaration.
Entertainment
Philadelphia is a city of champions.
We've got world class music venues and sports franchises.
And they're all just a train ride away.
Entertainment
Philadelphia is a city of champions.
We've got world class music venues and sports franchises.
And they're all just a train ride away.
THE MET PHILADELPHIA
The Met Philadelphia, reopened in 2018, is a revival of The Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House originally built by musician and theatre producer Oscar Hammerstein in 1908. Once the largest theater in the world, it’s a short walk or just one subway stop away from campus. What are you waiting for?! See who’s playing. Past concerts include Lizzo, Hozier and Mariah Carey.
UNION TRANSFER
Founded in 2011, Union Transfer is already a quintessential Philly music venue. The 1,200-person concert hall attracts big names without sacrificing the feel of an intimate club.
THE STADIUM DISTRICT
Hop on the Broad Street Line and head south to catch a Phillies, Eagles, Sixers or Flyers game. We promise you this: at least one of these teams will make the playoffs during your four years here.*
*We can’t promise this.
KIMMEL CENTER
Operas, ballets and Broadway hits have all taken the stage at the Kimmel Center and its sister venues, the Academy of Music and Merriam Theater. See some of the finest performing arts in the world, just a few subway stops from campus.
The FilLmore Philly
Located just south of Girard Avenue in Fishtown, the Fillmore Philly pays homage to the original Fillmore music venue in San Francisco, California, that helped launch the careers of Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin and others in the 1960s and ’70s. Shows at the Fillmore Philly are more than just live performances—they’re markers of musical history and culture in real time.
NORTH BOWL
This former mechanic’s garage is now a 21,000 square foot, retro-chic shrine to the art of the 7-10 split. That, and delicious tater tots, corn dogs and pinball machines. Go to bowl. Stay for the apps and arcade games. Must be 21+ to enter after 9 p.m.
It's Always Sunny
Who knew urban life could be so green?
We've got parks that will make you swoon.
It's Always Sunny
Who knew urban life could be so green?
We've got parks that will make you swoon.
Fairmount park
Did you know that you can hike, bike and even horseback ride in the middle of Philadelphia? It’s true. Do all that and more at beautiful Fairmount Park, one of the largest urban green spaces in the country.
FDR PARK
South Philly’s FDR Park is a concrete, skateboard paradise, designed and built by skateboard enthusiasts. In addition to skateboarding, this historic outdoor oasis also features multiple recreational fields and natural lakes. From fishing to golfing, boating to baseball, this park has it all.
Temple Intramural sports
From soccer and softball to kickball and hockey, form a team with roommates or friends and compete against other Temple students in your game of choice. Games are held weekly over the course of a few weeks and a championship tournament concludes the season.
Philadelphia zoo
The first zoo chartered in the United States is still one of its best. Take a field trip away from Owl Country to spend a day with some of the coolest creatures in the animal kingdom.
Schuylkill River trail
Stretching 60 miles long (and growing), the Schuylkill River Trail is one of the most scenic walking and biking routes in the city. Be sure to check out the latest addition – the Schuylkill River Boardwalk – that extends out onto the water between Walnut and South Streets.
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Whether you spend a lazy afternoon lounging in a hammock, a night socializing under the hundreds of LED lights hanging from the trees, or a morning browsing through the punk rock flea market, Spruce Street Harbor Park is one of Philly’s hottest outdoor spots.
Rittenhouse Square
It’s not a stretch to call Rittenhouse Square one of the most beautiful urban outdoor spaces in the United States—after all, it was envisioned and planned by William Penn himself! Steps away from many hot shops and restaurants in Philadelphia, Rittenhouse is the ideal spot to sit back, digest and people-watch after meeting friends for Saturday lunch.
Good Eats
Philly might be known for the cheesesteak,
but we're one of the best food towns in the country — nay — the world.
Good Eats
Philly might be known for the cheesesteak,
but we're one of the best food towns in the country — nay — the world.
ITALIAN MARKET
Stretching across ten city blocks of Ninth Street in South Philly, the Italian Market is one of the oldest and largest open-air markets in America. Vendors line the street, selling the freshest vegetables, produce, meats, fish and more from their stalls, while gourmet shops and restaurants occupy storefronts in between. There’s absolutely no chance you’ll leave hungry.
Federal Donuts
With five Philly locations, including one at nearby North Seventh Street, Federal Donuts is no mere doughnut shop. Anthony Bourdain was pals with chef/owner and James Beard Award recipient Michael Solomonov, whose local Israeli-inspired haunt, Zahav, has received acclaim from The New York Times and Esquire Magazine. Federal Donuts serves two menu items: double-fried chicken and NJ-boardwalk-inspired doughnuts. And it does both well. In fact, Federal Donuts is responsible for putting Philly on the fried chicken map. We might be Owls, but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat chicken.
ReADING TERMINAL MARKET
With over 80 unique merchants housed under one roof, you can try almost any type of cuisine at this historic food bazaar. From handmade confections to Amish specialties to exquisite soul food, it is such a fantastic place to eat that it can be tough to choose what to get! If you need a place to start your food journey, DiNic’s Roast Pork and Beef was named the Travel Channel’s “Best Sandwich in America” (hint, hint).
Pizza Brain
Need a bite? Stop by Pizza Brain, an artisan pizza shop and the world’s first pizza museum, for a slice of 'za and a peek into the food's rich history. With a new pie variety featured each month, there are at least twelve good reasons to keep coming back.
DIM SUM GARDEN
Ever heard of a soup dumpling? This well-known establishment specializes in making fresh, homemade Shanghai-style dim sum aka bite-sized Chinese dumplings. Located in Chinatown, Dim Sum Garden is the go-to for an inexpensive yet traditional Asian feast.
Fette Sau
Queue the comfort food. German for “fat pig,” Fette Sau brings a unique, Philadelphian spin to American barbeque. Choose from over six smoked meat varieties, ready-to-eat sandwiches and sides ranging from spicy slaw to mac and cheese. The post-Fette Sau nap may give the post-Thanksgiving dinner nap a run for its money...but don’t take our word for it!
History & Culture
Philadelphia is your classroom.
Here's just a sample of some Philly classics.
History & Culture
Philadelphia is your classroom.
Here's just a sample of some Philly classics.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Follow the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the end of the line and you’ll find the nation’s third largest art museum — a wonder for art and architecture lovers alike. You’ll also find Philadelphia’s iconic Rocky statue. Strike a pose and see some classics. That’s what we say.
MAGIC GARDENS
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) is an immersive mixed media art environment that is completely covered with mosaics. The creator, Isaiah Zagar, used handmade tiles, bottles, bicycle wheels, mirror, and international folk art to chronicle his life and influences. The space is made up of two indoor galleries and a bi-level outdoor sculpture garden.
Independence Hall National historical Park
Visit the hallowed ground where the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution were conceived, and where Nicholas Cage ran away from that guy from Game of Thrones. Just one of more than 25 landmarks on Philadelphia’s Liberty Trail (including The Betsy Ross House and the Liberty Bell, among others), this national park once housed all three branches of Pennsylvania’s colonial government.
The Mütter Museum
This ode to the medically obscure, the anatomically incorrect and the abnormalities of the human form features artifacts you have to see to believe. Oddities include a jaw tumor belonging to President Grover Cleveland, portions of Albert Einstein’s brain and even a mummified “Soap Lady.” Wondering what a Soap Lady is? You’ll have to see it to believe it.
Eastern State Penitentiary
This frightening Gothic structure (designed by famed architect John Havilland) is an outlier among the world-class restaurants and Victorian homes in Philadelphia’s historic Fairmount neighborhood. Once home to Al Capone, among other known felons, and a premiere destination from which to escape, Eastern State has been investigated for its … um … paranormal activity by film crews from here at Temple University (link to video) to SyFy’s Ghost Hunters. Stop by around Halloween for the renowned “Terror Behind the Walls Tour.”
Mural Arts
Mural Arts Philadelphia is the nation’s largest public art program, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change., Mural Arts unites artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives. Get to know the city’s mural collection and sign up for a tour by foot, car, train, segway or virtually!
Our Stories
Philadelphia is your playground and our students have the stories to prove it. Read about their adventures here and abroad.
Our Stories
Philadelphia is your playground and our students have the stories to prove it. Read about their adventures here and abroad.
Sociology Major Receives FAO Schwarz Fellowship
Julie Kleaver, sociology major and spring 2024 graduate, was chosen as one of seven 2024-2026 FAO Schwarz Fellowship recipients. The fellowship targets recent graduates who have exemplified academic excellence, leadership potential and a passion for social justice. Recipients are described as "big thinkers, doers and changemakers," characteristics instilled in and shared by CLA Owls, like Kleaver.
Internship Spotlight: Cheryl Anne Davis
Cheryl Anne Davis is a senior English major. Since fall of 2023, she has been interning at WOAR, Pennsylvania's oldest and largest sexual violence crisis center. Read on to learn about how she secured her internship, the training it required, and Cheryl Anne's day-to-day experience providing support and resources to survivors.
Economics majors take home the win at the 2024 Fiscal Challenge
Four Temple economics majors were declared the winners of the 2023-24 Fiscal Challenge, a national competition that aims to raise student interest in economics and fiscal policy through in-depth experiential learning. Past National Champions have included teams from Stanford, Harvard and Notre Dame.
Student Activist Receives Prestigious 2024 Truman Scholarship
Just 24 hours after completing the most arduous interview of her young career, Ray Epstein, Class of 2025, became the sixth Temple University student to receive the prestigious Truman Scholarship for outstanding leadership potential in public service.
Amanda Seyfried to Star in ‘Long Bright River’ Limited Series at Peacock From Temple Associate Professor Liz Moore
Moore’s 2020 novel Long Bright River—a New York Times and international bestseller and Good Morning America book club pick—is being adapted into a TV series on Peacock starring Amanda Seyfried. Moore serves as co-creator and executive producer.
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