What is South Street Philadelphia known for?

South Street’s 14 blocks comprise a vibrant retail, dining and entertainment corridor known for cheesesteaks, ethnically diverse and destination restaurants, bars that keep the party going late, streetwear shops and boundary-pushing galleries and performance spaces.

Is South Philadelphia a good area?

The lifestyle in South Philadelphia is arguable some of the best in Philly. Neighborhood pockets are sprinkled with shops and cafes, outdoor dining and bars. Traditional streets lined with awning-covered rowhomes house families who have lived there for generations.

What is the hipster area of Philadelphia?

It’s no secret that Fishtown and Northern Liberties are two of the most rapidly gentrifying sections of Philadelphia. Back in 2014, the pair were likened to Brooklyn’s Williamsburg and Bushwick. And just a handful of months ago, NoLibs was ranked one of the nation’s Top 20 neighborhoods impacted by gentrification.

Is South Street in Philadelphia a black area?

Since the late 1800s, South Street in Philadelphia has sported many identities — it’s been a bustling African-American neighborhood, an immigrant-owned garment district, and a music den for punk rock. Now, it’s one of Philly’s tourist traps known for tattoo parlors, hip shops, and countercultural vibes.

Is South Street Philadelphia Safe?

South Street used to be a vibrant neighborhood, but in recent years it’s become a hotspot for underage drinking and rowdiness that’s best avoided.

Where do artists live in Philly?

Lower Lancaster Avenue is home to the second largest community of artists in Philadelphia who have long been attracted to the area by its stock of affordable housing, public transit availability, active arts groups, and close proximity to galleries and educational institutions.

Where do Italians live in Philly?

Geography. The largest and oldest Italian community is located in South Philadelphia. Other neighborhoods with historical Italian settlements include East Falls, Germantown, and Manayunk. As of 2007 some Italian businesses still operate in Chestnut Hill.

Is Philadelphia an Italian city?

Philadelphia has a significant Italian American population. In 2010, the Philadelphia metropolitan region had the second-largest Italian-American population in the United States with more than 142,000 residents with Italian ancestry, and about 3,100 Italian immigrants.