One of the great things about Cabrini is that it is located in a prime area. With Lancaster Avenue right around the corner and the city of Philadelphia only a train ride away, this location is perfect for college students.
Lancaster Ave
Lancaster Ave is only a few minutes away and it’s packed with things to do. The Anthony Wayne theater is a quaint theater that plays the latest hits. Plus, the SEaL office sells $4 movie tickets; how can you argue with that?
There is also a shopping center designed for all college students right down the street from the theater: Chipotle, Panera, Five Guys, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and So Fun Frozen Yogurt. Literally, what more could you ask for?
Further down the road you’ll find the best diner that ever existed – Minella’s. Minella’s is open 24/7 and has a menu that has food on it that everyone will like. Also, a bowl of soup only costs $1.50. Seriously, you can’t go to Cabrini and not love Minella’s.
And almost right across the street from Minella’s? Wawa. Enough said.
King of Prussia Mall
Whenever you find yourself with some spare cash, hop on the shuttle and go to the King of Prussia Mall. One of the largest malls in the US, the King of Prussia Mall has over 400 stores. Since you could literally spend all day walking in and out of those shops – Forever 21, H&M, Nordstrom, Apple, Old Navy and so much more – there are also awesome restaurants there as well. California Pizza Kitchen, Maggiano’s, Bahama Breeze, Champp’s and The Cheesecake Factory are all fantastic places to go whenever you don’t want to go to the caf. And also located right near the mall? United Artist Stadium 16 & IMAX movie theater. Sounds like a great Saturday to me.
CAP Board Trips
One of the committees on the Campus Activities and Programming (CAP) Board is dedicated to doing an event every weekend. These weekend events include anything from movie nights, casino nights or trips. The trips have included Shady Maple (an amazing breakfast buffet smorgasbord), The Movie Tavern, glow bowling, Bates Motel and New York to see Broadway musicals. So no matter what, there will always be something to do on the weekends.
Philly
Cabrini is only a half hour away from Center City, Philadelphia. What’s even better? The SEaL office sells $4 Septa tickets during one week of every month. These tickets are round trip and work on the weekends. The shuttle will even take you to and from the train station.
Two times a year, Philadelphia hosts restaurant week where 4 and 5 star restaurants have a fixed menu for only $35. While you’re here, it’d be silly to not take advantage of this great deal.
Also in the city? The Flyers, Phillies, Eagles and Sixers. With the Wells Fargo Center, Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field all in the same area, you could easily spend the night supporting one of our teams. Even if you don’t get tickets, Xfinity Live is a great place to go and is located in the Sports Complex as well.
Philadelphia is also home to The Franklin Institute, The Art Museum, Reading Terminal Market and South Street. While you’re here try out all the cheesesteak places and see which is your favorite. My vote goes to Jim’s.
