Inside Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Philadelphia has alot of character. Read, learn and explore!

1. North Philadelphia, Kensington, Richmond, Frankford
The North Philadelphia region of the city is divided into various neighborhoods that serveas cultural centers for African-American, Latino, & European communities to name just a few.

Throughout the vicinity, one can find a wide selection of living arrangements, which vary from large brownstones, brick row homes, townhomes & loft-style apartments. The North Philadelphia section of the city is home to the World Famous Freedom Theatre,

The Legendary Blue Horizon, Temple University’s Main Campus, Temple’s Health Science Campus and Temple’s Liacouras Center, while just south is the famed Avenue of the Arts home to the city’s rich cultural offerings.

2. Art Museum, Fairmount, Spring Garden
In this area of the city, one has easy access to scenic and recreational Kelly Drive and Fairmount Park. The Philadelphia Museum of Art serves as this neighborhood’s backyard, playground and meeting spot where one can enjoy views of the magnificent skyline & river.

Pennsylvania Avenue is home to some of the city’s largest & affluent apartment buildings while the smaller streets are filled with 19th century brick rowhomes.

3. Mount Airy, Roxborough, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill
These areas are all very popular residential sections of Philadelphia proper. The
popularity of these sections rests on a number of qualities among them being the unique character of the communities themselves as well as convenient access to Center City.

Mount Airy is located in the northwest section of Philadelphia with Germantown Avenue
as its main thoroughfare. Mt Airy prides itself on being one of the most ethnically and racially diverse neighborhoods of the city while also being one of the most historic.

Roxborough and Manayunk are located just minutes from Center City Philadelphia,
nestled along the banks of the Schuylkill River and the historic Manayunk Canal. These towns offer a hillside living similar to San Francisco. Main Street runs through the heart of Manayunk offering unique shopping and dining destinations.

Chestnut Hill, though technically within the city limits, is on the edge of the city adjoining Montgomery County and the full length of its western boundary overlooks the beautiful northwestern section of Fairmount Park. Convenient access to Center City by two rail lines and easy access to major automobile routes is also a plus.

If you would enjoy living in diverse, active, & family-oriented towns, while still being within the city limits, take a good look at Mount Airy, Roxborough, Manayunk & Chestnut Hill.

4. Northern Liberties
Musicians & artists have long been transforming this warehouse, rowhouse, and land of
former breweries district into Philly’s version of SoHo. Warehouse buildings lend themselves todevelopment as great living or working space for artists, music, art studios and nightclubs.

The neighborhood enjoys good food and jazz. Northern Liberties sits between Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street.

5. Center City
Rittenhouse Square is a bustling commercial district and a gracious residential quarter. The Square itself is popular with parents, babysitters, children and students allowing for one of the best places in town to read or people-watch. The square is lined with apartment complexes, 19th century townhouses, luxury hotels, restaurants, and a lively sidewalk cafe’ scene.

Philadelphia’s Chinatown bustles with dozens of gift shops and Asian markets &
restaurants offering Taiwanese, Burmese, Thai, Vietnamese and other cuisine. The Pennsylvania Convention Center, Reading Terminal Market, and The Gallery at Market East are all within a short walk.

Washington Square is a lush green space just steps from Independence National HistoricPark. This old and historic neighborhood is home to cozy coffeehouses, Antique Row, and historic theatres.

6. Old City
Once a waterfront commercial and industrial district, Old City today is one of
Philadelphia’s most happening neighborhoods with a lively gallery, restaurant and club scene.

The turn-of-the-century buildings that characterize the neighborhood have been transformed intodramatic, light-filled loft apartments with spectacular views of the Delaware River and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

7. Queen Village, Bella Vista, South Philadelphia
These well-established neighborhoods are full of longtime residents and new neighbors. Located in the center of everything is the Italian Market, an Old World style street market where you can find rare cuts of meat, fresh mozzarella and exotic spices. Nearby South Street offers funky shops, trendy restaurants and fulltime nightlife.

* Source: Temple University