Old City (Olde City) in Philadelphia – Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Old City is a very unique Philadelphia neighborhood in the City of Philadelphia. This is where William Penn and the Quakers first settled. The area is approximately 75 acres, which is a true rectangle that occupies streets West and East between 4th Street and Columbus Blvd and streets North and South between Spring Garden Street and Walnut Street.
Old City boasts one of Philadelphia’s more popular nightlife destinations, with many quality restaurants, lounges, bars, art galleries, and historical sites. The neighborhood is even residential, making it a very attractive Philadelphia neighborhood for many Philadelphians looking for an entertaining and cultural city experience.
Old City also goes by Olde City, Old City District, and the Old City Historic District. Because of Old City’s historical sites such as Elfreth’s Alley and Betsy Ross House, the Old City Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
Related Articles About Old City Restaurants & Bars
Bocca
Bleu Martini
Brownies Pub
Buddakan
- Buffalo Billiards
- Campo’s Deli – Philly Cheesesteaks
Cavanaugh’s River Deck
City Tavern
Continental
Dolce rRestaurant
Drinker’s Tavern
Eulogy Belgian Tavern
Fork
Mac’s Tavern
Mad River
Mexican Post
Ristorante Panorama
Rotten Ralph’s
Sassafras International Café
Triumph Brewing Company -restaurant/bar
Related Articles About Things To Do in Old City
- Arden Theatre – plays & shows
- Blue Cross RiverRink – ice skating
Comedy Cabaret
- Dave and Busters – arcade
- First Friday’s – appreciation of arts in Philadelphia
Improv Comedy
Penn’s Landing
Related Articles About Historic Sites in Old City
Related Articles About Museums in Old City
Elfreth’s Alley Museum
Related Articles About Art Galleries in Old City
Artists House Gallery
Muse Gallery
Rosenfeld Gallery
Third Street Gallery
Trust Gallery
Wexler Gallery
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