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Center City boundaries run East of the Delaware River, West of the Schuylkill River, South of Spring Garden, and North of South St. Zipcodes: 19102,19103,19106,19107

Neighborhood Highlights

• Enjoy the theatre, symphony, and more on the Avenue of the Arts
• Walnut Street is the place to shop with its high-end boutiques
• Year-round entertainment and festivals in beautiful Rittenhouse Square
• Easy transportation to New York, Baltimore or DC

Situated in the northwestern part of Philadelphia about ten miles from City Hall, Chestnut Hill is an official Historic District, and home to more than 100 architecturally significant residences, parks,gardens and museums.

Chestnut Hill is bordered on the northwest by eastern Montgomery County, on the west by the Wissahickon Creek and Fairmount Park, on the northeast by Stenton Avenue and on the southeast by Cresheim Valley Rd. and the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. Germantown Avenue runs through the center of town toward Mt. Airy and Germantown.  Zip code: 19118

Neighborhood Highlights

• Famous architecture including Esherick House, designed by Louis Kahn and the Vanna Venturi House, designed by Robert Venturi
• Public Transportation including the R7 & R8 SEPTA lines to Center City
• Border includes Fairmount Park, with its recreational areas and trails
• Germantown Ave. offers boutique shopping, antiques, art galleries, and fine dining
• Morris Arboretum, Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Chestnut Hill Farmer’s Market
• Cafette, Wine Thief, Solaris Grille, Avenida

The name “Fairmount” itself derives from the prominent hill on which the Philadelphia Museum of Art now sits, and where William Penn originally intended to build his own manor house. Later, the name was applied to the street originally called Hickory Lane that runs from the foot of Fairmount hill through the heart of the neighborhood.. Its borders run from Fairmount Avenue to the south, Poplar Avenue to the north, the Schuylkill River to the west, and Corinthian or 19th Streets to the east.  Zip code: 19130

Neighborhood Highlights

• Large number of museums and learning centers including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Franklin Institute, Please Touch Museum, Rodin Museum, Academy of Natural Sciences
• Kelly Drive has running and biking trails along the Schuylkill River
• Year round site for concerts and festivals
• Fairmount Park – One of the largest urban parks in the country covering 9,200 acres
• Sabrina’s Café,  Bridgid’s, Bishop’s Collar, Kite and Key, Loca Italian Bistro, Whole Foods Market

Fishtown is located immediately northeast of Center City. Its borders are roughly defined by the triangle created by the Delaware River, Frankford Avenue, and York Street. It is served by the Market–Frankford Line rapid transit subway/elevated of the SEPTA system. The name “Fishtown” is derived from the area’s former role as the center of the shad fishing industry on the Delaware River. Zipcode: 19125

Neighborhood Highlights

• Local artists display work at small galleries, restaurants and coffee shops
• Old brick town homes surrounded by newly converted loft warehouses
• Many preserved spaces for parks and playgrounds
• Memphis Taproom, Sketch, Ida Mae’s Bruncherie, Hot Potato Café, Acropolis Diner

Boundaries run South of Lombard, North of Washington, East of the Schuylkill River, and West of Broad

Neighborhood Highlights

• Steps to the highly desirable neighborhoods of Fitler Square and Rittenhouse Square
• Family oriented residential neighborhood with easy access to Route 76
• Schuylkill River Park, South Street, Ten Stone, Sidecar Bar

Manayunk is located on the banks of the Schuylkill River and contains the first canal begun in the United States. The area’s name comes from the language of the Lenape Indians.  In 1686-dated papers between William Penn and the Lenape, the Lenape referred to the Schuylkill River as “Manaiung”, their word for “river”, which literally translates as “place to drink”; the word was later altered and adopted as the town’s name. Zip code: 19128

Boundaries run west of Kelly Drive, along the North/Eastern banks of the Schuylkill River

Neighborhood Highlights

• Steps from Fairmount Park and Kelly Drive, located on the banks of the Schuylkill River along the Manayunk Bike Trail
• Famous Main Street features high end shops, artist boutiques, and trendy restaurants and bars
• Septa train stop and proximity to Route 76 and Kelly Drive makes commuting a breeze
• Manayunk Art’s festival, Manayunk bike race, Main St., Manayunk movie theater, numerous clubs and restaurants

Situated north of Spring Garden Street to just south of Girard Avenue, with the Delaware being its eastern boundary, the district is home to many eclectic bars and restaurants ranging from small neighborhood joints to larger venues, like Standard Tap. As well as being a hip nightspot, Northern Liberties is one of Philadelphia’s best artist magnets, exhibiting great musical acts at places like Ortlieb’s Jazz Haus, and featuring trend-setting art galleries.  Zip code: 19123

Neighborhood Highlights

• Many newly constructed homes and commercial properties, including Liberties Walk, featuring bars restaurants, and unique shopping
• Liberties Land park is a spacious urban oasis with a playground that is a gathering place for neighbors and families
• North Bowl, Standard Tap, Silk City Diner, Bar Ferdinand, Ortlieb’s Jazz Haus

Located near the Delaware River where William Penn and the Quakers first settled, the Old City District occupies several blocks between Front and Seventh Streets, bounded by Vine Street to the north and Walnut Street to the south. To tourists, it is best known as the site of Elfreth’s Alley, the Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell, and many of Philadelphia’s other historic sites.
It is one of the city’s popular nightclub destinations for young adults, with its trendy bars, restaurants, lounges, and dance clubs along the three block route from 3rd and Market to Front and Chestnut. Among Old City’s traditions is First Friday, a popular monthly event featuring “open houses” by many neighborhood art galleries. Zipcode: 19106

Neighborhood Highlights

• A wide variety of condos, from studios to spacious lofts
• Fashionable restaurants, cafes and art galleries
• Independence Park, Penn’s Landing, Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell, Ritz East, First Fridays

These well-established neighborhoods are full of long-time residents and new neighbors. Cozy 19th-century trinity houses line the streets, along with modern townhouses. Just steps away from the bustling Italian Market.

Boundaries run east of Broad St. west of 5th, south of South St., north of Washington. Zip code: 19147

Neighborhood Highlights

• The famous Italian Market has everything you need, including fresh produce, meats, fish, pasta and cheese
• South St. offers hip shops, restaurants and an active night life
• Fabric row along 4th St. is a home decorator’s dream
• Geno’s Steaks, Pat’s Steaks, Italian restaurants

Society Hill is  loosely defined as bounded by Walnut, Lombard, Front and 8th Streets, and contains the largest concentration of original 18th- and early 19th-century architecture of any place in the United States. Much like Beacon Hill in Boston, Society Hill is noted as a charming district with cobblestone streets bordered by brick rowhomes in Federal and Georgian style. Zipcode: 19106

Neighborhood Highlights

• Full of both historical and recreational parks and courtyards for families and neighbors to gather
• Residential neighborhood appeal, with close proximity to restaurants, shopping and more.
• Head House Square Farmer’s Market, Ritz Movie Theatres, Independence National Historic Park, Xochitl, Zahav, Washington Square