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For a bit of elegance in your evening, try a visit to the Tria Café. With three locations in the city, this popular wine bar offers a different nightlife experience. Sip on some of the finest wines and beers in the city, paired with cheeses and delicious light snacks. Perfect for a casual, intimate gathering and a great place to meet up before or after hitting the town.

Sneak a peek into Philly’s diverse cultures. Philadelphia Film Festival unleashes a citywide film frenzy at four of the best artsy movie theaters in Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love showcases dozens of international and independent films, ranging from cutting-edge genre to action-packed to insightful and thought provoking.

Take advantage of the University City Swim Club during the summer months. This private swim club is open to prospective members—application is easy! Enjoy water recreation and fun in the largest, cleanest pools in the city. Choose from four pools: a lap pool, a diving pool, a large, wide pool and a kiddie pool.

Set aside some time to visit the oldest surviving botanical garden in the United States. Bartram’s Garden covers 46 acres in Fairmount Park, and is open to the public for free admission. Try taking a tour inside the historic garden area (the original 8-acre garden begun in 1728), the historic stone house, through the elaborate grove and the largest variety of North American plants in the world.