Area Attractions
Are you new to the the TempleTown area? The TempleTown area is a great neighborhood full of things to do. Here are some fun ideas to help you get to know your neighborhood!
Some great places to eat!
Check out Philly Style! This delicious, open late pizza joint is the best way to curb those late night cravings. Located at 2010 N Broad serves their pizza bigger and better. Enjoy a slice of buffalo chicken, pineapple, or some good old fashioned pepperoni.
The TempleTown area offers a great variety of healthy options as well. Try Crisp Kitchen, located at 1100 W Montgomery Ave, or Honeygrow, conveniently underneath Morgan Hall. These spots offer everything from custom, fresh, colorful salads and spicy stir-fry’s to hot wings and fro-yo!
Richies breakfast kiosk is a favorite quick stop for Temple students. Located on campus just seconds from the train station, this is the place to go for a zesty breakfast burrito or an infamously delicious iced coffee on the way to class!
There are few sit-down, full-service restaurants in the area but The Draught Horse on Cecil B. has a great ambiance with its Temple sports memorabilia decor and decent beer selection.
Getting Around
With access to SEPTA‘s public transportation system and Temple’s Shuttle Services, you should have no trouble making it around town. The subway and train stations are right on campus!
Getting around the city is easy and convenient, with the Cecil B Moore subway stop located conveniently at 1700 N. Broad Street, just outside of Morgan Hall. Explore downtown Philadelphia by taking a walk down South Street, checking out constant festivals and events at Penns Landing on the weekends or after class!
Museums and fun things to do
There is no shortage of museums and exhibits in the TempleTown area! Check out the Wagner Free Institute of Science of Philadelphia, located only a block away from campus on 17th and Montgomery. The institute features a variety of free exhibits, courses, and events. It was established to provide free science education to the people of Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Zoo, the Please Touch Museum, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art are also great day trips to take with friends and family.
Want to catch a movie? No need to travel far! Just head on over to 1600 N Broad street, to the AMC theater where you can lean back, relax, and enjoy the newest flick!
Giving Back to the Community
TempleTown Realty has been a longtime supporter of non-profit, Tree House Books on 15th and Susquehanna. Not only is it a used bookstore (almost all books are under $5), it is also a community center that offers free after-school programs for area children. You can volunteer with their tutoring program or magazine project, or help with other administrative duties.
Events
For all that’s happening in Philadelphia, check out uwishunu.com — the official tourism blog of Philadelphia. They post regular updates on all kinds of events happening around Philly year-round.
If you have any additional questions about off campus housing, contact TempleTown Realty at 215-232-3707 or rentals@templetownrealty.com.
TempleTown Realty is a leading provider of off campus student housing in the Temple University area. TempleTown Realty is a private housing provider. We have no direct affiliation with Temple University.