University of Pennsylvania Campus Tour
Architecture, history & things to do near University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
Why Walk University of Pennsylvania Campus
Penn's campus spans 299 acres in the University City section of West Philadelphia, anchored by Locust Walk — a tree-lined pedestrian path that serves as the campus's main artery. College Hall, built in 1873 in green serpentine stone, is the oldest building and houses the admissions office. The Fisher Fine Arts Library, designed by Frank Furness in 1891, is a Victorian masterpiece with a soaring reading room. The Wharton School of Business operates from Huntsman Hall and Jon M. Huntsman Hall. The School of Engineering occupies the Towne Building and the Singh Center for Nanotechnology, a modern glass structure. Penn's campus connects to the commercial bustle of 34th Street and the restaurants of Sansom Street.
Free University of Pennsylvania Campus Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free University of Pennsylvania campus tour with audio narration. Use it to explore Locust Walk, Fisher Fine Arts Library, College Hall, plus hidden spots like The Button and Blanche Levy Park without booking a group tour.
This University of Pennsylvania campus tour is built for travelers searching for a audio guide, a free walking route, or the Roamee app for University of Pennsylvania. Start with Locust Walk and Fisher Fine Arts Library, then branch into local context, photo spots, and neighborhood stories as you walk.
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Must-See Spots at University of Pennsylvania
- •Locust Walk — the tree-lined pedestrian spine of campus, stretching from 34th Street to 40th Street past major academic buildings
- •Fisher Fine Arts Library — Frank Furness's 1891 Victorian Gothic masterwork with terracotta ornament and a cathedral-like reading room
- •College Hall — Penn's oldest building (1871), built in striking green serpentine stone, housing the College of Arts and Sciences
- •Penn Museum — one of the world's great archaeology and anthropology museums, with a 90-foot Chinese rotunda and Egyptian galleries
Hidden Gems at University of Pennsylvania
- •The Button — a giant public sculpture (Split Button by Claes Oldenburg) on the plaza between Van Pelt Library and College Hall
- •Blanche Levy Park — the tree-shaded park along College Green where students gather between classes, framed by College Hall and Houston Hall
Walking Tip
Locust Walk is the spine — start at 34th Street and walk west. The Penn Museum is at the south edge of campus. Sansom Street between 34th and 36th has popular restaurants. Campus is flat and compact.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round. Fall foliage is lovely along Locust Walk in October. Spring Fling in April brings concerts and events. Summers are quieter but the campus and museums remain open.
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