The Sweet Escape

Most Penn students — as our summer exodus indicates — don't usually think of Philadelphia as an exotic getaway destination.  More accurately, for us, Philadelphia = Penn, which represents eight grueling months spent in Van Pelt (or for us classy kids, FFA) and a few blissful moments binge drinking our sorrows away. Therefore, any chance we get we flee to more "desirable" locales: Acapulco, Goldman Sachs, etc.

However, for the second time this month, the New York Times has given Philly props where props are due. This week's Escapes section highlights Philly's flourishing gardens. Street already outed Philly's appreciation for plant culture, but who knew that we live amidst the country's highest concentration of gardens?  The article tours just five of the many, meaning there are more out there for you to discover.

So, for the few who stuck around this summer, no need to begrudge your NYC bound friends with their big shot internships and Saturdays spent in Central Park. Philly is clearly where it's at.