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Below you will find driving directions and public transit information as well as lodging and dining options. For expanded details, please see the "About Philadelphia University" and "Directions" sections of the University's main website.
If using an online map application for directions,
the physical address is:
4201 Henry Ave.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19144
Driving
Directions to Main Campus from:
From Center City, South
Jersey, Central & Western Pa.:
- Take the Schuylkill Expressway (I- 76) to the Lincoln Drive Exit
- Follow Lincoln Drive to Gypsy Lane (first right - Police Station on corner)
- Follow Gypsy Lane up hill to stop sign
- Turn left onto School House Lane
- First light is Henry Ave., make a left and follow Henry a short distance while staying in the right lane.
- At the next light - Philadelphia Univ. Drive - make a right into the driveway for The Gallagher Athletic, Recreation and Convoation Center.
- Follow drive along to the side of the building to access parking garage--spaces for visiting team vans/buses also available at the same location.
From Northeast
Extension - Pennsylvania Turnpike:
- Exit Turnpike at Norristown, Plymouth Meeting (Exit #25/333)
- Make a right after the exit and head east on Germantown Pike to first traffic light
- Make a right onto Chemical Road
- Go through three traffic lights and at the fourth light make a 90 degree left at the five point intersection onto Ridge Pike
- Take the Ridge Pike (Approx. 3.5 miles) to the Henry Ave. cutoff (bear left)
- Take Henry Ave. about 6 miles to School House Lane
From New
York/Northern New Jersey/points north:
- Take New Jersey Turnpike to Pennsylvania Turnpike: Exit at NJ Exit #6 and follow to PA turnpike.
- Exit at Norristown/Plymouth Meeting (Exit #25/old #333)
- Follow above directions from Northeast Extension
OR
- Take New Jersey Turnpike to the Pennsylvania Turnpike: Exit at NJ Exit #6 and follow to PA turnpike
- Take second exit: Philadelphia
- Follow Rt. 1 South as it becomes the Roosevelt Blvd., all the way to the Fox Street exit
- Turn right at the light onto Fox Street.
- At the stop sign make a left onto Queen Street.
- First light make a right onto Henry Ave.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
- From 30th Street Station, Suburban Station, or Market Street East, take the Chestnut Hill West line to Queen Lane. Walk west on Wissahickon Avenue to School House Lane, then south on School House Lane to the University (10-minute walk).
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The SEPTA Route 32 bus from Center City Philadelphia stops at the corner of Henry Avenue and School House Lane.
Directions to Philadelphia University
Ravenhill Campus:
(Men's and Women's Soccer
and Lacrosse)
From I-76/City Avenue:
- With a bus or car, take Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive Exit
- Follow to signs for Ridge Avenue West.
- Come to fork in road and bear right.
- Follow road to Ridge Avenue and cross over onto Hermit Street (Hermit comes to a "T" intersection and light).
- Take Hermit to first traffic and make a right onto Henry Avenue.
- Take Henry Avenue to School House Lane (2nd traffic light after Bridge) and make a right.
- Approximately one block down on the left is Ravenhill Hill Campus. Follow pathway to back of dorms and soccer/lacrosse field and parking lot are there.
Directions to
Gallagher Athletic, Recreation and Convocation Center; Alumni Field
& Main Campus Courts:
(Men's & Women's Basketball and
Volleyball; Baseball and Field Hockey; Men's and Women's
Tennis)
From I-76/City Avenue:
- With a bus, take Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive Exit
- Follow to signs for Ridge Avenue West.
- Come to fork in road and bear right.
- Follow road to Ridge Avenue and cross over onto Hermit Street (Hermit comes to a "T" intersection and light).
- Take Hermit to first traffic and make a right onto Henry Avenue.
- Take Henry Avenue to 1st traffic light over the bridge (Gym is on the left)
Directions to Philadelphia University Softball Field:
From I-76/City Avenue:
- With a bus or car, take Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive Exit
- Follow to signs for Ridge Avenue West.
- Come to fork in road and bear right.
- Follow road to Ridge Avenue and cross over onto Hermit Street (Hermit comes to a "T" intersection and light).
- Take Hermit to first traffic and make a right onto Henry Avenue.
- Take Henry Avenue to School House Lane (2nd traffic light after Bridge) and make a right.
- Field is immediately on the right.
Directions to
Belmont Plateau
(Most Men's and Women's Cross Country Races in
Philadelphia)
Starting from Gallagher Athletic, Recreation and Convocation Center on Main Campus:
- Go left onto Henry Avenue.
- Travel approximately 5 lights/2 miles to Abbottsford Rd. where
you'll see signs for Route 1/76.
Go left onto Abbottsford Rd. At first light, Fox Rd., go left again. - Then, make the very next left after Fox, following signs for 76 and Route 1 South.
- Once on Route 1 South, follow signs for Center City/ 76E.
- Once on 76E, get in far right lane.
- Take the Montgomery Avenue Exit.
- Belmont Plateau will be on your right shortly after you get off the exit.
- The race starts towards the far end of the field.
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Other
Area Hotels:
ACE Center,
Lafayette Hill
800 Ridge Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Brian Shields - 800-523-3000
Mention Philadelphia University Athletics for Discounted Rates
Hampton
Inn, Plymouth Meeting
2055 Chemical Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Phone: 610-567-0900, x7026
Fax: 610-567-0901
Email: Donna.Strzodka@hilton.com
Hampton Inn, Center City
1301 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Claire Baruti - 215-665-9100
DoubleTree Plymouth Meeting
640 W. Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Christine Jusino - 610-879-4148
King
of Prussia area (20-30 minutes):
Park Ridge Sheraton at Valley
Forge
480 N. Gulph Rd.
King of Prussia, PA
Gina White - 610-878-1452
McIntosh Inn
260 N. Gulph Rd
King of Prussia, PA
610-768-9500
Holiday
Inn Express
260 North Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA
610-768-9500
Comfort Inn at Valley Forge
555 Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA
Contact: Nicole at 610-962-0700 x158
$99.00 per night
Valley Forge Hilton
251 W. Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA
610-337-1200
Hampton Inn
530 W. Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA
610-962-8111
Best
Western King of Prussia
127 S. Gulph Rd.
King of Prussia, PA
610-265-4500
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
258 Mall Blvd.
King of Prussia, PA
610-337-0700
The Henry James
Roxborough
Hot & Cold Sandwiches, appetizers and sit-down meals
577 Jamestown Street (off Henry Ave.)
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Phone: 215-483-8460
Chubby's Steak Shop
Roxborough
Cheese steaks, Hoagies, Sandwiches
5826 Henry Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-487-2575
D'Alessandro's
Roxborough
Cheese steaks, Hoagies, Sandwiches
Henry Ave. & Wendover St.
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-482-5407
Fiesta Pizza
Roxborough
Pizza, Hoagies, Sandwiches
5800 Henry Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-482-1500
Slices Pizza
East Falls
Gourmet Pizza & Salads
4249 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-843-4747
McDonald's
Andorra
Burgers, Fries, Shakes
Andorra Shopping Center
Ridge Ave. - Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-487-0541
Chili's
Bala Cynwyd
Burgers, Chicken, Salads, Tex-Mex
Corner of City Line & Belmont Aves.
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 610-667-4444
Houlihan's
Bala Cynwyd
American Bistro Fare, Salads and Sandwiches
555 City Line Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 610-667-9717
T.G.I. Friday's
Bala Cynwyd
American Bistro Fare, Salads and Sandwiches
4000 City Line Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-878-7070
The Olive Garden
Bala Cynwyd
Italian Cuisine
83 City Line Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 610-664-4720
