Campus of Drexel University, Philadelphia

Name: Campus of Drexel University
Address: 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, 19104-2875, United States
Telephone: +1 215-895-2000

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Campus of Drexel University, Philadelphia

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The Campus of Drexel University is divided into four sites in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—the University City Campus, the Center City Campus, the Queen Lane Campus, and the Academy of Natural Sciences. An additional location for the College of Medicine is under construction by Tower Health near Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pennsylvania. A branch campus in California—the Drexel University Sacramento Campus–closed in 2015. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'14"N, 75°11'13"W

Address

3141 Chestnut StWest Philadelphia (University City)Philadelphia 19104-2875 United States

Contact

+1 215-895-2000

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Campus of Drexel University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walnut Street, Penn Museum, Cira Centre, Market Street Bridge.

~700 ftS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Walnut Street, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...
0.4 miSW
Museum of archaeology and anthropology
Penn Museum, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Penn Museum, formally known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is a revered institution in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1887, the museum is dedicated to the understanding of human history and diversity.
~1900 ftNE
Park, Postmodern architecture
Cira Centre, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The Cira Centre is a 29-story, 437-foot office high-rise in the University City section of Philadelphia, directly connected to Amtrak's 30th Street Station. Developed by Brandywine Realty Trust and designed by César Pelli, it was built in 2004-05 on a platform over rail tracks.
~1770 ftE
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Market Street Bridge carries Market Street, the primary east-west street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, across the Schuylkill River. The current bridge is the fifth permanent structure built at the site.
~1970 ftE
Park
Schuylkill Banks, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Schuylkill Yards is a $3.5 billion, masterplanned development project by Brandywine Realty Trust in West Philadelphia. The project was announced in a press conference in March 2016. The project is being designed in phases.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Institute of Contemporary Art or ICA is a contemporary art museum in Philadelphia. The museum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania, and is located on its campus. The Institute is one of the country's leading museums dedicated to exhibiting the innovative art of our time.
~1200 ftE
Art Deco architecture
United States Post Office-Main Branch, Philadelphia
6 min walk • United States Post Office-Main Branch is a historic post office building located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located across from Amtrak's 30th Street Station.
0.4 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia
10 min walk • Irvine Auditorium is a performance venue at 3401 Spruce Street on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. It was designed by the firm of prominent Philadelphia area architect Horace Trumbauer and built 1926–1932.
0.4 miE
Bridge
John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, Philadelphia
10 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge was built in 1959 and reconstructed 2009 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. It carries three lanes of John F. Kennedy Boulevard across the Schuylkill River, Schuylkill River Trail, and CSX Transportation tracks.
0.4 miS
Bridge
Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, Philadelphia
11 min walk • The Schuylkill Expressway Bridge, built in 1956 by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and reconstructed and painted blue in 2010, carries the Schuylkill Expressway over the Schuylkill River between West Philadelphia and the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.
~1260 ftSE
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania crosses the Schuylkill River between Center City and West Philadelphia, and carries Walnut Street, a westbound street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Campus of Drexel University?

Nearby attractions include Harrisburg Subdivision, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Centennial National Bank, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Walnut Street, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Pennsylvania Railroad Office Building, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Campus of Drexel University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Campus of Drexel University:

Tram

33rd Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (4 min walk)
30th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (5 min walk)

Metro

30th Street • Lines: Mfl (5 min walk)
34th Street • Lines: Mfl (8 min walk)

Bus

Megabus (6 min walk)
Bolt Bus (6 min walk)

Train

Philadelphia 30th Street Station (8 min walk)
Penn Medicine (12 min walk)