Welcome to Old City
What's It Like and Why Live Here?
Old City is one of the city's popular nightlife destinations, with lounges, dive bars, and quality restaurants, mostly along with the three blocks from 3rd and Market streets to Front and Chestnut streets. The 3rd Street Corridor, between Market Street and Vine Street, is home to galleries, boutiques, and other locally owned businesses. Landmark Theatres operates three Ritz movie theaters in the area that specialize in art films. During the popular monthly First Friday event, shops hold evening-hours open houses featuring art, design, and fashion. Since 2010, tech firms have moved to the area as well.
Things We Love
- Elfreth's Alley
- National Constitution Center
- Penn's Landing
Where Is It?
The Old City area is roughly bounded by Vine and Walnut Streets to the North and South, and the Delaware River and 4th Street to the East and West.