Logan Square, the Center City neighborhood located between Broad Street, Schuylkill River and Market, and Spring Garden Streets, is a hub for festivals, parades, dining, shopping, and the arts. This neighborhood is one of Philly’s most significant cultural centers.
While the neighborhood is called Logan Square, the area is better known as Logan Circle. In the center of the circle lies the monumental Swann Memorial Fountain that doubles as an unofficial wading pool for kids during the summer.
The square/circle is named after James Logan, an Irish-born resident who served as state provincial councilor in 1703 and Philadelphia’s 14th mayor in 1722. He also helped establish the Library Company of Philadelphia, the first lending library in America.
Pay a visit to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. It has intriguing exhibits that explore topics like climate change, water systems, and ocean conservation.
For a good meal, try Unit Su Vege. It’s a completely vegan Chinese restaurant with amazing bubble tea, Shanghai dumplings, mapo tofu, and spicy rice noodle soup.
Check out Sabrina’s Cafe for delicious lattes, challah french toast, breakfast burritos, and a super cozy vibe. It’s also within walking distance of the Philadelphia Art Museum.
This segment was written by Brittany Valentine.
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