Philadelphia's Bucket list of things to do in Philly before graduating collage, you will be leaving Philadelphia to return to your hometown and get a job: Here is a list of “Philadelphia Bucket List Items” before leaving the great city of bother love.. also see the The Philly Bucket List: Top 40 Activities
Things To Do | Location | Info *Prices and Admission Due to Change |
Barnes Collection | 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy | $10 admission for students; advanced reservation recommended |
Magic Gardens | 1020 South St | $5 admission for students |
Rodin Museum | 2154 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy | Pay as much as you wish; incredible works inside, beautiful grounds outside |
Franklin Square Park | 7th-Race | Supposedly the only mini golf place in Center City; eat at SquareBurger; carousel ride for $2.50 |
The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop | Northern Liberties | Large selection of teas and a very interesting atmosphere; neat place to chill on a cold day |
Ultimo Coffee | 22nd-Catharine | The very best pour-over coffee one can find in the city; awesome study place |
Cupping at La Colombe | Fishtown | A third cafe is opening in Fishtown in late fall 2013, rumored to have a cupping room! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_cupping |
Del Frisco's at happy hour | 15th-Chestnut | Super fancy restaurant, but the happy hour menu at the bar can be done for under $15/person; Wed and Thurs 5pm-11pm |
Honey's Sit n Eat | Nothern Liberties | Said to be one of the best breakfast places in Philly, comparable to Sabrina's |
Morris Arboretum | Chestnut Hill area | Free for Penncard holders; visit at least once every fall and spring; septa regional, or take a Penn shuttle; interesting seasonal themes |
Longwood Gardens | Kenneth Square, PA | $8 for students; not easy to get there by transit - maybe rent a zipcar; incredible during cherry blossom season |
Schuylkill River Trail | Riverbank at 30th along Walnut to Market | Bike along the trail; picnic in the grass area along the riverbank |
Bartram's Garden | 54th-Lindbergh (south of West Philly, along the Schuylkill) | The oldest botanical garden in the country |
Wissahickon Valley Park | Northwest Philly | Incredible hiking/walking trails; "feels like you're not in the city" |
Cobbs Creek Park | 60th St in West Philly area | Two waterfalls; butterfly trails; lots of historical significance |
FDR Park | Deep South Philly | Nice lake and walking trail; American Swedish Museum; several tennis courts |
Walk Across The Ben Franklin Bridge | Ben Franklin Bridge | Great view. Do it on a nice day. |
Fire Place / Happy Hour at Dandelion | 124 S 18th St Philadelphia, PA 19103 | Do this at 5pm or so and grab the couch during winter. Especially if it's snowing. |
Philly Taco | Lorenzo's/Jim's Challenge | 4th and South | Get a cheesesteak at Jim's on south st, get a slice of pizza at Lorenzo's on south st, wrap the cheesesteak in the pizza slice, consume |
Reading Terminal Market | 11th and filbert | Tons of food choices all in one place. If you've ever been to Quincy Market in Boston, it's like that but better. |
Brewery Tour | Yards or Philly Brewing Company | Hit the Yards tour Saturday morning then walk over to Barcade for their lunch special (10 bucks for a pint and sandwich) and some cheap vintage arcade games |