Philadelphia, Neighborhoods
Antique Row
Historic Antique Row on Pine Street is lined with shops carrying a wide
selection of period furnishings, antiques, collectibles, estate jewelry and
vintage clothing.
Avenue of the Arts
Avenue of the Arts is Philadelphia's premier entertainment and arts
district. Stretching 4.5 miles, from Lehigh Avenue (North) to Washington
Avenue (South), it showcases internationally acclaimed theaters, museums and
concert halls, and lets visitors explore a wide variety of shopping and fine
dining experiences.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
A mile-long cultural strip of museums, libraries and fountains, the tree-lined
Parkway starts at City Hall and ends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of
the nation's most comprehensive art museums
Chestnut Hill/Germantown
Cobblestone streets and 19th-century stone edifices grace Chestnut Hill, a
community of shops, cafes, and parks just 15 minutes from Center City. In
neighboring Germantown, the site of the first documented protest against
slavery and scene of the Battle of Germantown, historic attractions, churches
and parks mix with an eclectic array of locally owned businesses.
Chinatown
The Friendship Gate at 10th and Arch Streets welcomes you to the culture and
culinary delights of this bustling district, which has more than 100
restaurants and stores with food from every Chinese province, plus cuisine
from Malaysia, Vietnam, Burma, Thailand and Korea.
Festival Pier and
Camden Waterfront
The center of Philly's maritime and commercial activity, Festival Pier is the
scene of special events - fairs and live music in summer, outdoor ice skating
in winter -- throughout the year. Cross over to the Camden Waterfront for
concerts, minor league baseball and a splendid aquarium.
Independence Mall
The heart of America's most historic square mile includes the Liberty Bell and
Independence Hall, the site where the Declaration of Independence was drafted
and signed and the U.S. Constitution was written.
Jewelers' Row
Established in 1851, Jewelers' Row is the oldest and one of the largest
diamond districts in the country with more than 300 jewelers and designers
located one block from Independence Hall.
Manayunk
The two-mile long section of Main Street in Manayunk is on the western fringe
of the city of Philadelphia, with unusual galleries, shopping, great
restaurants and a lively tavern scene.
Northern Liberties
Adjacent to Old City, another of Philly's vibrant areas has great bars, live
music, casual dining and late Victorian-period architectural buildings with
original marble fireplaces and stained glass windows.
Old City
America's first commercial district combines historic charm and urban chic
with galleries, theaters, shops and restaurants. The First Friday evening of
every month is a gallery "happening."
Rittenhouse Square
One of founder William Penn's four original public squares, this is an area of
beautiful boutiques, salons and restaurants, including alfresco brasseries
that look out onto the greenery of the park.
South Philadelphia
South Philly is home to the city's oldest Italian restaurants, the outdoor
Italian Market, Philly cheesesteaks and the Mummers Museum.
South Street
Here you'll find a pulsating strip of more than 300 funky shops, eateries,
cafes, book shops and record stores and people watching.
University City
Starting at the west bank of the Schuylkill River, this "left bank"
neighborhood of University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University students and
ethnically diverse residents has new shops, hotels, cafes and restaurants
catering to all.