Life at Drexel University

Many Drexel students will head to Old City where you can find several bars, dance clubs, and restaurants close to campus. Sansom Street is located right between Drexel and UPENN making this another popular student section of town to grab some grub or hit up a bar at night. If you want to get off campus, take the train to Manayunk. This upscale neighborhood is just fifteen minutes away from University City.

Indulge in the swanky pubs, restaurants, and shopping that this part of town has to offer. When you get back to 30th Street Station stop by Slainte. This spot is quickly becoming popular for students to drink at once they arrive back from the train.

Here are a few places you’ll want to check out:

Best Restaurants:

White Dog Cafe
CoZara
Baby Blue's BBQ
Zavino
World Cafe Live

Best Bars:

New Deck Tavern
Slainte
The Jug Handle Inn
Distrito
City Tap House

Things To Do in Drexel University

Throughout the year students are able to use the rec center on campus which was voted the best in Philly! Here students can workout, shoot some pool, and start a game of squash which is quickly becoming a favorite on campus. Join in a game of ultimate frisbee, every Thursday night at 11 pm students gather on the turf to play. Head to the sand courts to play some volleyball.

Looking to get further off campus? Tour, hike, bike, canoe, kayak, tube, camp, and fish the Schuylkill River. Nicknamed the “Revolutionary River” you can explore many landmarks of old Philadelphia and Valley Forge. Year round there are also a lot of cool festivals and activities going on so be sure to check that out!

Drexel is located in University City which is the heart of Philadelphia, making this part of town a prime location for getting places and exploring. Drexel offers students the chance to play 18 different Division 1 NCAA sports so get to a game and cheer on the Dragons!

Catch a movie at Campus Cinema, you don’t even have to leave campus and they even have a bar and lounge. Take advantage of the nearby parks for a day of adventure. From attending concerts to visiting a museum, or hopping on the train for a night out there’s a lot for everybody to enjoy.

Highlights include:

Explore the Mutter Museum
Shop the Drexel Farmers Market
Visit Independence Hall
Take the train to Chinatown