FishTownCool is the rule in Fishtown, which has emerged as Philly’s truest harbor of artistic, culinary and musical action. This classic working-class neighborhood, so named due to its history as the epicenter of the commercial shad fishing industry, is a colorful exception to the gridded-out urban rule, a collection of narrow streets beset with modest row homes and independently owned businesses.
North of Girard, south of Lehigh, east of Front and west of the Delaware River banks, Philly’s young creative class has put down roots, hoping to take their ideas from gestation to reality. A momentous influx of bars, restaurants, music venues, studios and galleries are the result of such hustle, and newcomers’ integration and collaboration with the neighborhood’s long-time residents and families has set Fishtown on a forward-thinking path. |
LocationGetting to Fishtown
SEPTA’s Market-Frankford El to Girard Avenue, the Route 15 trolley, bus, cars and bicycle. Staying in Fishtown Old City is just 10 minutes away with hotel including the Sheraton Society Hill (1 Dock St.), Hyatt Regency (201 S. Columbus Blvd.), Omni (401 Chestnut St.), Hotel Monaco (433 Chestnut St.) or the Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel (235 Chestnut St.). |