To find out about College-run activities, visit dccc.edu/events. Hundreds of campus life, arts, success and career events are available and sponsored by a variety of College divisions. Most are free to students.

For local entertainment and activities, the best source of information is the Internet, local newspapers, radio, and television. Don’t miss out on visiting some of the U.S.’s most historic places that are within an hour of the College:

– Independence Hall
– Independence National Historical Park
– The Liberty Bell
– Battleship New Jersey Museum
– Elfreth’s Alley
– Valley Forge
– Betsy Ross’s House
– The Philadelphia Museum of Art
– The Rodin Museum
– The Barnes Foundation
– The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
– Brandywine Art Museum
– Brandywine Battlefield
– Delaware Art Museum

Among Philadelphia’s outdoor attractions is Fairmount Park, the largest urban park system in the United States, with five major parks located throughout the city, each offering a variety of recreational facilities. Philadelphia is also a city of sports lovers, and is home to professional teams in five major sports; the Eagles (American football), Phillies (2008 Major League Baseball Champions), 76ers (basketball), Flyers (hockey), and Union (soccer).

Shopping in the United States is somewhat different from that in many other countries. The stores here are often large and offer many varied and different products. The prices are fixed and bartering is not practiced. Here are some local shopping malls:
– The Shops at Liberty Place, Philadelphia, Pa.
– Springfield Mall, Springfield, Pa.
– King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia, Pa.