Fun Fact: Uber is not the only method of transportation in Philadelphia. Try SEPTA, you spoiled brats.
Market Frankford Line (MFL)
Stop: 13th Street What’s there: Reading Terminal Market—home to every type of ethnic food and Amish mac and cheese. Nearby: City Hall, Love Park Who to go with: Your new PC
Stop: 8th Street What’s there: Washington Square, Rittenhouse’s little sister. Nearby: Independence Hall and restaurants like Talula’s Garden and Tria Who to go with: Yo' mama
Stop: 2nd Street What’s there: Old City Nearby: Galleries and Jazz Clubs, great for evening excursions on First Fridays. Who to go with: Your boyfriend :–*
Bus 13
Stop: 22nd Street What’s there: Mutter Museum, featuring every part of the human body you never wanted to see. Nearby: Trader Joe’s, Good Karma Café Who to go with: Your pre–med friend
Bus 21 --> Bus 23
Stop: 19th Street What’s there: Rittenhouse Square, the most charming spot in Philadelphia (and cute dog central). Nearby: Walnut Street shopping and Buffalo Exchange Who to go with: Your BFF
Transfer: 12th Street
Stop: Christian Street What’s there: The Italian Market, Philly’s famous hub for cold cuts and deli bites. Featuring: DiBruno Bro’s, Sabrina’s Café, Pat’s Who to go with: Your freshman hall
Bus 40
Stop: 8th Street What’s there: Magic Gardens, a maze that materializes “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Nearby: South Street thrift shopping Who to go with: Your hipster friend
How to Make it Happen: Single Ride: $2.25 (exact change) Tokens on campus: Houston Hall, 34th Street CVS, Fresh Grocer, Penn Bookstore