Sarah & Loren
Things To Do
Barnes Foundation
Not only is the Barnes the location of Sarah and Loren's wedding ceremony and reception, but it is has an impressive collection of impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern paintings, as well as a dramatic Philadelphia history. If you are interested in tickets or a docent tour of the collection, please let us know by 4 weeks prior to the wedding. A note to Sarah's former co-residents: the Barnes Foundation has no connection to Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Come for the famous Rocky steps, stay for the >240,000 works of art! Sarah's recommendation: the Japanese Tea Garden; Loren's recommendation: the Medieval Arms and Armor collection.
Penn Museum
The location of multiple of Sarah's undergrad classes as well as her Penn Med Match Day reveal, Sarah in particular loves the Penn Museum's Native American collection, Egypt Galleries, and Chinese Rotunda.
The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
A medical museum with amazing (and sometimes creepy) collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments. Sarah and Loren used to live one block away and visited frequently!
The Franklin Institute
A science museum that pays homage to Philly's favorite Founding Father, the Franklin Institute is a fun, interactive favorite. Sarah's recommendation: pretend to be a blood cell traveling through the giant heart exhibit!
Please Touch Museum
Museum of choice (includes a carousel, Space Station, and SEPTA bus) for anyone who brings kids to Philly!
Philadelphia Zoo
This is Loren's top recommendation for anyone who lives in or visits Philly! He in particular loves the red pandas and river otters.
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Located on the Delaware River (the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey), this is a super cool "urban beach" with food, drink, games, hammocks, boat rentals, and more.
Independence Hall
If you didn't know that Philadelphia is the birthplace of America, you can get your non-Hamilton historical fix starting at Independence Hall, the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
Love Park
A public park in Center City that serves as a great photo op (there's a matching LOVE status on Penn's campus!)
Schuylkill River Trail
Sarah has trained for multiple Philly races along this trail, and you will likely see high school and college crews rowing by if you visit this path, which has 75 miles of trail extending from South Street to Manayunk and beyond. Pronunciation: SKOO-kill (Dutch for "Hidden River")
Wissahickon Trail
If you want even more miles of trails, connect to this hike and bike trail! It is less crowded than the Schuylkill and will make you feel like you're totally outside of the city.
Reading Terminal Market
Seriously too cool to believe, this indoor public market has ALL the food - Philly specialties, locally grown & exotic produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections.
Pat's King of Steaks
Honestly, you can get an awesome Philly Cheesesteak from any street vendor, but Pat's claims to have invented the iconic Philly sandwich in 1930. If you want to compare the greats, you can also check out Geno's (right across the street) and Jim's (down the block) and let us know which is your favorite.