Old City District

City government office · Old City

Old City District

City government office · Old City

231 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Highlights

Old City in Philadelphia blends rich history with trendy boutiques, galleries, and top dining spots, all wrapped up in charming cobblestone streets.

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"The Old City neighborhood has sometimes been referred to as the most historic square mile in the US. In addition to being the location ofthe iconic historic attractions, it is a thriving arts and shopping district with dozens of art galleries and trendsetting boutiques. Highlights include the Book Trader, the Clay Studio, Muse Gallery, and Brave New Worlds (a shopselling comic books and toys). Looking for cutting-edge bar tools and supplies, as wellascreative distilled spirits? Art in the Age carries those products and hosts tastings and workshops for home bartenders and distillers. The Center for Art in Woodhas a permanent collection of pieces, as well as a gallery with changing exhibitions and a great shop. If you're spent after all that browsing, revive yourself withasweet treat from Tartes Bakery at 212 Arch Street."

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G Online1

Google

Restaurants should not be allowed to expand outdoor dining. There are many more important things going on such as keeping businesses from being broken into for the city to be concerned about this topic and smart people will not be dining out for a long time.

Danielle Kinslow

Google

Many wonderful shops and things to look at. It's great just to take a stroll. People are very friendly.

Valentina Ranonis

Google

Very delicious Costa Rica breakfast thanks you.

Devaneé T.

Yelp

Rich history. Cool place for nice photos and videos. You can take a walking tour as well. If you're ever in the area definitely stop by for a visit!

Alexandra L.

Yelp

The Quick: Very charming little walkable area. You can see the liberty bell easily without having to wait on line. Flowers everywhere, lots of public parks and historic buildings to explore. Overall a nice area outside the hustle and bustle of center city- although there are a few tourist groups as to be expected.

Felicia D.

Yelp

Even though it is infested with cartoon-like, brain-addled clubgoers after 9pm on weekend nights, there is no denying Old City is Philadelphia's most beautiful and historic neighborhood. From Independence Hall and Christ Church to the shaded side streets where the city's founding elite dwelt, history is around every cobblestoned corner. Tourists clog our arterial byways from spring to autumn, a chorus of angry honks marking their progress as they are oh-so-slowly shown the sights from horse-drawn carriages. Locals and visitors alike will delight to the many comestible offerings found in Old City. Two of our finest restaurants, Amada and Zahav, are spitting distance apart. Excellent craft beers are everywhere: Eulogy, Khyber Pass Pub, Race Street Cafe. Once sated, indulgence of retail impulses is encouraged. Boutiques stocked with one-of-a-kind jewelry, home wares and apparel line Second and Third Streets; chic salons and art galleries layer beauty over the gritty urban grid. So remember! It's not all musclebound mooks and cellulite-clad ladies of the night around Old City -- there's also the new Jewish History Museum, a grip of monthly gallery shows, truly comforting used book shop The Book Trader, and ever more in our old town.

Karen F.

Yelp

This section of the city is a great mix of old, historic Americana and new, hip trendy boutiques, galleries and restaurants. It's lots of fun on First Friday - and good for families in the spring & summer, too. A nice place to visit and live.

Jason B.

Yelp

(take four) Roll 'em. I have extensive experience in all aspects of consumerist consumption in Olde City District. (That's OCD to those in the know, like me. You can't live, eat, sleep, breathe and shop OCD and not become an expert in such matters.) Doubt me? Please PM me so I can fax you my credit card receipts. (Sorry, no credit card receipts for the Franklin Fountain as they only accept cash.) The best reviews are passionate and personal? This review is passionate and personal, though perhaps not one of the best. It seems that the Yelp Support Team is a Lack-of-Support Team™ in my case. They posses no sense of poetry whatsoever. Need to have things S - P - E - L - L - E - D O - U - T ? O - K. Please, check out OCD. It's one of the cleaner neighborhoods in the fair city of Philadelphia. I like it. You might like it too. (For the record, I should state that I'm neither an employee of OCD nor in competition with them. I also received no compensation for writing this review.)

Tarun M.

Yelp

As the name suggests the place is quite old. It's a bar/club/restaurant area in Philadelphia. Most of the bars and clubs are typical, nothing too special about them except for few which seemed quite different on the basis of their architecture. Some things to keep in mind. 1. It is quite dirty. 2. You may find some escorts here.