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.
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 Home Teams
Hop 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.
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Phillies
THE MET PHILADELPHIA
Philly’s newest concert venue, The Met Philadelphia, is a revival of The Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House which was originally built by Oscar Hammerstein in 1908 and once the largest theater in the world. And it’s only one subway stop away from campus!
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 Palestra
Cheer on the Owls at the Cathedral of College Basketball as we take on one of our Big 5 rivals: Penn, La Salle, St. Joe’s or Villanova.
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.
Ritz Movie Theaters
The Ritz Theaters (there’s Ritz East and Ritz Five, with just a few blocks between them) are old school, no-frills movie theaters that focus on the reason you go to the movies in the first place: the movies. And they show some of the best ones around, including limited releases and indie darlings.
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.
PSN/PSSC
From baseball and basketball to kickball and cornhole, join a team and compete against students and young professionals from around the city. The popular Philadelphia Sports Network and Philadelphia Sports and Social Club host leagues in every sport imaginable at venues across Philly.
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
Envisioned and planned by William Penn himself, it’s not a stretch to call Rittenhouse Square one of the most beautiful urban outdoor spaces in the United States. Steps away from the finest shopping and restaurants in Philadelphia, Rittenhouse is in the center of the action.
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.
The Franklin Institute
This shrine to science and technology — named for the famous Philadelphian responsible for bifocals and the lightning rod — features exhibits, lectures and even organizes the annual Philadelphia Science Festival. As one of the nation’s oldest and most interactive museums, you can take a walk in a human heart and test your own Mars Rover.
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.”
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.
JIM'S STEAKS
The iconic Philadelphia Cheesesteak. Often imitated around the world, the cheesesteak is rarely duplicated successfully outside of Philadelphia. Located on 4th and South, Jim’s Steaks is South Street’s premier cheesesteak shop. Be sure to order a “whiz wit” to sound like a true local.
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).
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 for the food. Stay for the games. Must be 21 to enter after 8 p.m.
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.
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.
Criminal Justice Alumni’s Risk-taking Paid off in a Big Way
Barry Sauder, CLA ’18, took a risk leaving his small town for a big city and university, but the educational foundation and life experiences he gained set him on the path to an exciting career immediately after graduation.
Faith Beadle Wants Students to Live Their Stories
A Psychology and Africology and African American studies alumna wrote a personal story she wasn’t expecting at the College of Liberal Arts. Now she wants other students to do the same.
Why My Four-Year Plan Included Five Internships
2019 grad Mike Sylvanovich shares why he’s tried so many different internships, how he’s landed them and explains why other students should follow his lead.
Psychology Grad Thrives Outside Her Comfort Zone
Amma-Sika Adomako, CLA ’18, explains how learning in Philadelphia, studying in France and interning at Amazon has shaped her future.
How Junior Pamela Jackson Found a New Perspective
Pamela came to the College of Liberal Arts as a transfer student. She’s made the most of her time here, connecting the lessons from her major and minor and interning in a field research role for the National Science Foundation.
What does it mean to be #Templemade?
Learn more about the College of Liberal Arts programs, students and more. Find more information on how to begin your journey today.