2023 AATK Annual Conference
Welcome! 어서 오세요!
Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania (or as the locals call it, Penn)! Located in the University City neighborhood in West Philadelphia, Penn’s campus is a short walk or bus ride away from Center City. With various historical sites, museums, and restaurants, Philadelphia offers locals and tourists alike various venues to interact with Philadelphia’s vibrant arts and cultural scenes.
Getting to Penn 오시는 길
By Air
If you plan on flying in, the closest airports and transportation information are listed below.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about a 20-minute drive to campus (Transportation / Directions)
Coming to Penn from the Philadelphia Airport: We recommend using a taxi ($32 flat rate plus extra charges for each additional passenger) or a rideshare service from the airport to get to University City, where you will find Penn and the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel. This is particularly recommended after dark. Alternatively, you can take the Airport Regional Rail Line and get off at either Penn Medicine Station or William H. Gray III 30th Street Station. The cost is $6.75 if you purchase a Quick Trip using cash, credit, or a debit card from the SEPTA Key Fare Kiosk located at each Airport Line Terminal Stop. Fare can also be purchased onboard the train for $8 in cash or by credit card.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is about a 2.5-hour drive to campus (Transportation / Directions)
Shuttle Service from JFK to Philly: A shuttle service operates daily (12:40 PM everyday and 11:50 PM three times per day) from JFK Airport #1 and downtown Philadelphia, with a one-way fare of $70. The trip duration is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Please get off at the Chinatown, PA stop, and take a taxi or use a rideshare service to get to the Penn campus or your hotel. To secure your spot, please make a reservation here, as availability is limited.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is about a 2-hour drive to campus (Transportation / Directions)
By Train
Trains are a quick way to get to Philadelphia from NYC and is only a 1.5-hour ride.
Amtrak leaves from New York Penn Station and stops at William H. Gray III 30th St. Station (Directions)
NJ Transit leaves from New York Penn Station and stops at William H. Gray III 30th St. Station (Directions)
Coming to Penn from 30th Street Station: Once you arrive in Philadelphia, the campus can be reached from William H. Gray III 30th Street Station by cab, Uber, Lyft, or by walking (a fifteen-minute walk from Sheraton Hotel and the heart of campus). We recommend using a taxi or a rideshare service to get to Penn campus after dark. You can click the 'Directions' link to get specific navigation from the train station to the Sheraton Hotel.
By Bus
Buses are an affordable and convenient choice for travel from NYC to Philadelphia, and the trip takes around 2 hours. You can click the 'Directions' link to get specific navigation from the bus station to the Sheraton Hotel.
Megabus leaves from the NYC Megabus Stop at 34th St. & between 11th and 12th Ave. and stops in Philadelphia at 6th St. & Market St. (Directions) OR the Northeast Corner of Schuylkill Ave. & Walnut St. (Directions). We recommend choosing the Schuylkill Avenue & Walnut Street stop, as it is closer to campus.
Flixbus leaves from NYC Midtown at 31st St. & 8th Ave. and stops in Philadelphia at 6th St. & Market St. (Directions)
Greyhound leaves from NYC Midtown at 31st St. & 8th Ave. and stops in Philadelphia at 6th St. & Market St. (Directions). It also leaves from NYC Port Authority (625 8th Ave.) and stops in Philadelphia at 1001 Filbert St. (Directions). The time to get to the hotel from either of the Philadelphia bus stops is about the same.
Peter Pan Bus Lines leaves from NYC Port Authority (625 8th Ave.) and stops in Philadelphia at 1001 Filbert St. (Directions)
By Car
For driving directions to the University of Pennsylvania, you can access the directions from Google Maps by clicking here.
What To Do in Philadelphia 필라델피아 탐방
Philadelphia has lots to offer. From must-see historic sites to a wide array of restaurants, here is a list of our suggestions! You can also refer to the official Philadelphia tourism site here.
Philly & UPenn Guide Videos
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In preparation for 2023 AATK Annual Conference, Penn Korean language students created Philly and UPenn guide videos for the conference participants. Take a look and discover the hidden gems of the city! |
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1. (Beginning Korean II) "필라델피아 처음이세요?" by Sarah Asfari 2. (Beginning Korean II) "올드시티 가세요!" by Hannah Sung 3. (Beginning Korean II) "필라델피아 처음이세요?" by Lyean Kashari 4. (Beginning Korean II) "필리가이드" by Lindsay Park $ Michelle Pang 5. (Beginning Korean II) "Cira Green" by Miles Kim 6. (Intermediate Korean II) "필라델피아의 관광지" by Jennifer Almanza, Xin Shen, Cat Nguyen, Catherine Zeng, $ Alasia Williams 7. (Korean for Heritage Speakers II) "KOREAN BEEF (캠퍼스 가이드)" by Mia Kim, Jiwon Kang, & Christine Kim 8. (Korean for Heritage Speakers II) "펜/필리 가이드" by Grace Huh, Estelle Kang, Katherine Kim, & Hana Suh |
Penn Attractions
Take a tour of Penn's beautiful campus! Each of the photos below are linked to more information about each attraction. For more information about Penn and its facilities, please visit our interactive campus map.
Penn Museum |
Love Sculpture  |
Locust Walk |
College Hall  |
Benjamin Franklin Statue |
Houston Hall |
Covenant Statue  |
Penn Bookstore |
Visiting Philadelphia
- Greater Philadelphia Tourism
- Philadelphia Cultural Activities Calendar
- Philadelphia Fun Guide of Events
- Philadelphia Blog of Things to Do
Historic Sites
- The National Constitution Center
- Museum of the American Revolution
- Old City
Culture
- Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Shopping
- Rittenhouse Farmers' Market (on weekends only)
- Walnut St. on Rittenhouse Row
Trails/Hiking
City Views
- Jean-Georges and JG SkyHigh at the Four Seasons Hotel
- Bok Bar
Restaurants
- Top Picks: There are simply too many amazing restaurants in Philly to list them all here, so we've made a list of our recommendations plus some highly-rated ones!
- 50 Best restaurants in Philadelphia
Local Info Map
Click " 
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What To Do in Greater Philadelphia 필라델피아 주변 지역
In case you want to venture outside of Philadelphia, here are few popular destinations.
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