If cheesesteaks aren\u2019t your thing, Reading Terminal Market <\/a>has a little bit of everything. Not only that, but it\u2019s not too pricey and is basically a city landmark.<\/p>\n Catch A Concert<\/p>\n Thankfully, the city\u2019s biggest music venues are all near one another. Xfinity Mobile Arena <\/a>is in the same sports complex as Lincoln Financial Field and is hosting two concerts this weekend.<\/p>\n Charli XCX performs on Friday, September 11, with tickets starting around $120, and Rod Wave performs on Saturday, September 12, with tickets starting around $150.<\/p>\n Rod Wave\u2019s concert starts at 8 p.m., so plenty of time to make it to the Nittany Lions noon game and the concert. <\/p>\n Make It A Sports Weekend<\/p>\n If you\u2019re feeling in the sporty mood and want that energy all weekend, there are plenty of other events going on. <\/p>\n On Friday, you can catch the Penn State women\u2019s volleyball<\/a> game against Stanford at the Palestra. Then on Saturday, make it to the Penn State football game<\/a> against Temple. To round out the weekend, get to the Eagles\u2019 home opener versus the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.<\/p>\n Visit With Nature<\/p>\n It may sound counterintuitive, but if you\u2019re looking for a cheaper way to spend the weekend in Philadelphia, plenty of places offer a fun and calm experience.<\/p>\n To round out summer, stop by Penn\u2019s Landing and take in the waterfront attractions. With plenty of grab-and-go dining spots and activities to do, Penn\u2019s Landing is a great spot to go when you\u2019re not sure what to do with some downtime.<\/p>\n If you want something a little more artsy, visit Philadelphia\u2019s Magic Gardens; the entrance ticket is $15, but it\u2019s worth it. The Gardens are a massive gallery space on South Street that is a mosaic art piece. It\u2019s not only amazing to experience, but it\u2019s also a great photo-op!<\/p>\n Check Out The Nightlife<\/p>\n This one is for the 21-and-over crowd. Philadelphia is home to plenty of interesting bars and clubs.<\/p>\n For those arriving the night before the game, make sure to stop by Kung Fu Necktie<\/a> for Emo Night Philly on Friday.<\/p>\n Maybe Emo Night isn\u2019t your thing; that\u2019s okay because you could stop by Fabrika for their Burlesque Inferno show, the 2 Chainz-inspired night on Friday, or their Drag brunch on Sunday morning.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a spot that\u2019s cheap, hit up McGillin\u2019s Olde Ale House in Center City for a pub vibe or City Tap House for a lively outdoor patio space.<\/p>\n Visit Surrounding Neighborhoods<\/p>\n Philadelphia is much bigger than people realize; make the most of it. The city has so many different neighborhoods, each with its own charm.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a small town mixed into a city, visit Manayunk and make the most of its eateries, bars, and boutiques on Main Street.<\/p>\n For a nightlife scene, hit up Fishtown. Fabrika and the Fillmore are here, making it a great spot for local acts in both music and visual arts.<\/p>\n Regardless of what you choose to do, just make sure to show up and show out for the Nittany Lions.<\/p>\n \t Ella is a third-year broadcast journalism major from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She’s usually missing her dog and telling everyone the Flyers are definitely going to win the cup this year. For movie recommendations or other reasons, you can contact her via email at [email\u00a0protected]<\/a> or on Instagram @postcofone<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Heading to Philadelphia for the Penn State football game against Temple on Saturday? 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