The Porch at 30th Street Station
The Porch at 30th Street Station offers greenery, seating, food-and-drink options and a great location to hang alfresco.
Located on the south side of William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, The Porch features lunch from rotating food trucks, pop-up performances, lush landscaping, outdoor drinks in warmer weather and plenty of places to relax.
Adjacent to the third busiest train station in the country, between two magnificent historic buildings and within a short walk of over 16,000 jobs, The Porch is a key gateway to the region.
Once a congested parking lane and bland, barren sidewalk, when University City District debuted The Porch in November 2011, it quickly became an animated public place in Philadelphia.
The Visit Philly Overnight Package — booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 — comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia), overnight hotel accommodations and choose-your-own-adventure perks.