PHILADELPHIA AREA

Villanova is just 12 miles (19 km) west of Center City 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, Union 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.
But don't just take our word for it! National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Frommer's all recently have named Philadelphia as a "must visit" destination and Esquire magazine said Philly has "arguably the best food scene in the United States."
For more on visiting the City of Philadelphia, go to visitphilly.com.
