PHILADELPHIA AREA

Good luck message on board on LITT Brothers Building in Philadelphia

Villanova is just 12 miles (19 km) west of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the US and the second-largest on the East Coast. And getting there is remarkably easy -- hop on a train (we have three rail stops on campus) or use a ride- or car-sharing service (we've got quite a few options!). 

You'll find plenty to do in Philly -- there are world-class museums, historic sites, great restaurants, performing arts and a wide spectrum of neighborhoods and attractions. Sports fans can grab tickets to see an Eagles, Phillies, Sixers or Flyers game -- and the Villanova Wildcats play many of their games at the Wells Fargo Center, too! 

Villanova is also close to Valley Forge National Historical Park and the King of Prussia Mall, the largest mall on the East Coast. And the bucolic Main Line, featuring shops and restaurants, is just steps away. All are accessible to students via the free Wildcat Shuttle. 

For more on visiting the City of Philadelphia, go to visitphilly.com

OUR GREAT LOCATION

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Numerous businesses are within walking and driving distance to Villanova's campus. Places like Lancaster Avenue, Suburban Square in Ardmore and the Villanova Center adjacent to campus offer countless options for sipping coffee, grabbing ice cream, shopping and more.  

ACCOMMODATIONS

As you plan your visit to Villanova, you may need to reserve a hotel room or two. There are plenty of options in the area. Stay awhile!  

LOCAL RESTAURANTS

There are plenty of restaurant options close to Villanova that cater to all types of palates, price points and atmospheres. 

An Aerial Tour of Villanova

The Villanova University aerial tour of campus will help you get acquainted with our beautiful surroundings, our breathtaking architecture and the unique environment that make this a place like no other. Explore the nation's only Augustinian Catholic University, located 12 miles from Philadelphia, from a bird's eye view.

Philly Facts

Philadelphia enjoys a four season climate warmer than that of Boston and cooler than that of Washington, DC. Average high and low temperatures: 63.3 F/47.6 F.

Home to the First Continental Congress, which convened in 1774, Philadelphia was the first capital of the US.

The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia’s nicknames are “Philly” and the “City of Brotherly Love,” from philos (love) and adelphos (brother).

Philly’s 9,200-acre Fairmount Park is the single largest municipal park in the US.

 

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