University City, Graduate Hospital, Point Breeze

Named after its proximity to the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, and the University of Sciences, University City is a hip, urban area teeming with affordable dining options and fun, casual bars. Adjacent to Center City, University City is the bustling creative heart of Philly. Young innovators, students, and professionals flock to the area for the abundance of artistry and culture.

Nearby Graduate Hospital (also known as South Center City) attracts a similar crowd, from craft beer lovers and hipsters to urban professionals and university students. Here, you’ll find eclectic shops, gastropubs, breweries, and organic markets—all surrounded by beautiful landscaping.

Festive, colorful, and lively, Point Breeze is anchored by dive bars and a range of international eateries varying from Mexican to Vietnamese fare. Point Breeze is one of Philly’s most transformed neighborhoods. You’ll find charming traditional rowhouses and multi-family properties for sale, along with plenty of great coffee shops in this multicultural neighborhood.

University is considered one of Philly's best neighborhoods and is great for growing families and young professionals. Consisting of multiple diverse neighborhoods, residents of University City are often civic-minded, politically conscious, and eco-friendly individuals. This diverse community is inclusive, walkable, and perfect for people of all ages. Center City is right around the corner, so you'll discover great farmer's markets and co-ops all over the area!

Nearby Graduate Hospital provides an effortless mixture of urban and suburban living. Residents love the small, tight-knit community vibe and appreciate the close distance to recreational activities and a range of restaurants for all diets. Almost every local eatery has vegan-friendly options on the menu. Similarly, Point Breeze is a diverse, beautiful, and low-key area brimming with coffee shops, dive bars, and easy access to the city and major highways.

A New American BYO in Point Breeze, On Point Bistro is a clean, bright, and delicious spot to grab brunch or dinner. If it’s Mexican food you're after, then Loco Pez should be on the top of your list. This neighborhood taqueria and bar serves Los Angeles-style street food in a fun, festive interior.

Booker's Restaurant & Bar is a quaint, cozy location for Southern cooking. This convivial hangout spot also features weekly live jazz.

Every year the University of Pennsylvania hosts the Penn Relays, the world's oldest and most widely recognized relay meet. This historic event draws substantial crowds to the campus to watch some of the world's top track and field athletes compete on Franklin Field. Many even go on to begin Olympic careers. Throughout this three-day celebration, there are multiple events such as the pole vault, 100-meter dash, and javelin alongside an accompanying carnival.

University City also hosts free monthly outdoor concerts during the summer months as part of the 40th Street Summer Series, held at the alfresco space between 39th and Walnut Streets. Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring coolers, food, and blankets to share and enjoy the show.

The annual ODUNDE Festival is one of the most significant and longstanding African American street festivals in the country, bringing a taste of Africa to South Street, one of Philly's oldest and historic African American neighborhoods.