What’s up with…Old City

Old City is a preserved historic district that contains many of Philadelphia's most famous and widely visited attractions. The area still maintains an urban edge with fashion boutiques and salons, arthouse movie theaters, a thriving community of art galleries and design stores, and an array of dining options. Salons and furniture shops are aplenty. The Franklin Fountain ice cream parlor is an old-fashioned crowd favorite, particularly in the summer. You will find your cheesesteaks, but you will also find acclaimed restaurants such as Zahav and Morimoto.

The riverside neighborhood has access to the Market-Frankford line and is a short walk to the attractions of Northern Liberties. The historic architecture and cobblestone that still remains on many streets give Old City a charming feel. There are many tiny alleys and horse-drawn carriages still populate the streets along with the zippy Mazda 3's and giant SEPTA buses. Old City hosts First Friday at the beginning of every month, for new art exhibitions at the many galleries.

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