Your Neighborhoods

Bella Vista and Passyunk Square are a foodie’s paradise. Famous for the 9th Street Italian Market – the oldest open-air market of its kind in America – Bella Vista is a cultural cuisine mecca. Featuring food from Italy, Vietnam, Mexico and more, living in Bella Vista is living with the world’s most delicious eats at your doorstep. In a complementary fashion, Passyunk Square is home to a very walkable row of boutiques, bars, and eateries – including some of the world’s most famous cheesesteaks and traditional red-gravy Italian restaurants. If you’re looking for a cultural hub with smalltown appeal and a densely urban feel, look no further than Bella Vista and Passyunk Square.

As Philly’s premier downtown area, Center City is waiting for you to immerse yourself in the hustle and history. Home to Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhoods – Old City and Society Hill – and accessible to its most bustling locales – Fairmont Park and University City – there is adventure around every corner in Center City.

Named after the Lenape word for “the place to drink,” Manayunk is snuggled beside the Schuylkill River and, fortuitously, has loads of great places to gather with friends and enjoy a delicious meal. With a bustling commercial district home to dozens of trendy restaurants, bars and cafes, this neighborhood is popular amongst young families and long-time residents alike. Manayunk is also centrally located just 15 minutes from Center City, King of Prussia and Chestnut Hill. Despite its proximity to the city center, however, this famously hilly neighborhood hasn’t lost its small-town charm.

It is no surprise that the charmingly historic neighborhood of Mt. Airy has served as a vacation destination for the first Philadelphians. Resting along the banks of Wissahickon and Cresheim Creek, Mt. Airy has long been home to picturesque greenery and multi-use trails. Today, Mt. Airy famously bodes one of the most diverse and civically engaged neighborhoods in the nation.

Home to the University of Delaware, Newark is a dense, suburban college town. This neighborhood’s award-winning Great American Main Street is popular year-round for its excellent local stores, classic American bites, and cozy network of coffee shops. Also, with over 17 miles of trails and over 650 acres of parkland, in Newark, you don’t have to choose between city living and nature loving.

Home to one of the first official shopping centers in the United States, Suburban Square (est. 1928), Ardmore is known for its residentially urban feel and diverse mix of family-owned businesses.

Famous for their beautiful, historic architecture, delicious bites from around the world, and shopping that stretches as far as the eye can see, Collingswood and Haddonfield are affordable escapes just 20 minutes southeast of Philadelphia.

Hosting a range of annual events like the Soap Box Derby and a Saint Patrick’s Day Parade — one of the oldest in the country — Conshohocken is home to a vibrant and bustling community rooted in tradition.

Located midway between Center City Philadelphia and New York City, New Hope is a famously historic, quaint, and eclectic cultural mecca adjacent to the Delaware River.

Considered one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania, Phoenixville is home to a renewed downtown featuring craft breweries and winery tasting rooms. The town was first put on the map in 1958, however, when it set the stage for the Sci-Fi film, The Blob.

Founded in 1746, Princeton University is this town’s center. Having created a lively, stylish and, of course, academic atmosphere, the Ivy League has brought fine dining, fantastic shopping, and fascinating museums to the town.

University City is Greater Philadelphia’s ultimate college town. Located in the heart of West Philly, this neighborhood is fitted with two of the city’s most important educational establishments: University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Home to restaurants, coffee shops and, of course, the occasional college bar, University City is a hub for youthful energy and exploration.

Landing on the 2021 “Top 100 Best Places to Live in America” list, West Chester is home to summertime open-air markets, delicious local restaurants, and rows (and rows) of boutiques. Here, you can see the town (and more) all on foot.

Halfway between New York and Washington D.C., lies the “Corporate Capital of the World:” Wilmington, Delaware. With more than half of the world’s Fortune 500 companies operating out of Wilmington, this small city plays an essential role on the global stage. Wilmington’s influence, however, goes beyond its corporate headquarters. World-class cultural establishments – like the Grand Opera House (est. 1871) and the Delaware Art Museum, – and diverse culinary experiences, make Wilmington one of the most exciting cities to live in the United States.

Producing over a million pounds of mushrooms a day — roughly 60% of the nation’s mushrooms — Kennett Square has earned its official title, “The Mushroom Capital of the World.” This charming neighborhood, however, is more than just mushrooms. Kennett Square’s Historic Downtown hosts a slew of craft beer festivals, farmer’s markets and restaurants, which serve up the freshest local cuisines each day of the week. The Kennett Greenway, a newly renovated 14-mile trail loop, is also a perfect way to stretch your legs just minutes from the town’s downtown.

In 2022, Niche named Chesterbrook the best place to live in America – and it comes as little surprise. Home to restaurants, coffee shops, and parks beloved by the neighborhood’s families and retirees alike, and conveniently located less than a 30-minute drive from Philadelphia, Chesterbrook is perfect for anyone looking for big-city amenities without sacrificing suburban living.

Berlin and Voorhees, New Jersey, offer their residents a truly suburban feel. With downtown boulevards home to tasty restaurants and cozy cafes, and a greater outdoors brimming with sports fields and nature trails, these neighborhoods offer you a small-town comfort less than 40 minutes from Philly.

For what Ambler lacks in size – this neighborhood covers less than a square mile – it makes up, wholeheartedly, in community. Home to award-winning attractions, from the famous Ambler Theater and Act II Playhouse to the Ambler Arts and Music Festival, this neighborhood never ceases to entertain. Ambler’s very walkable and bustling downtown, host to so many eclectic shopping and eating establishments, also keeps the suburb’s energetic spirit alive year-round.

Known for the private liberal arts college, Swarthmore, this neighborhood is anchored in a serene, academic atmosphere. With tree-lined streets, upscale stores and restaurants, and a high-ranking public school system, Swarthmore is amazing for families looking to settle in a community.

Media’s well-rated public schools, competitive cost of living, and diverse and inclusive atmosphere have attracted families and eclectic small businesses to the neighborhood. The suburb’s lively town center also hosts a variety of street festivals, live music performances, theater, and poetry readings and, at 0.8 square miles big, is perfectly walkable whether you’re looking to shop, eat, or enjoy some live entertainment.

As the headquarters of the Pennsylvania Northeastern Railroad, Lansdale is a suburban neighborhood with a uniquely urban feel. And, with a growing, lively downtown, you don’t have to go far in Lansdale for city-like entertainment — whether you want to try the 16 rotating varieties on tap at Round Guys Brewing Company or take a tour of the chocolate-making process at Asher’s Chocolates.

First put on the map in 1777 for the Revolutionary Battle of Brandywine, Chadds Ford is a beautiful, historic village. With walking trails, antiquing spots, and unique museums like the Brandywine Museum of Art or the Sanderson Museum, this Greater Philadelphia township is brimming with charm.

Medford is a bustling, historic village with an old-fashioned atmosphere and plentiful log cabins, Victorian estates and modern facades dotting the rural landscape. Famous for its annual Dickens Festival — when, once a year, the town is turned into a winter wonderland that attracts 10,000+ people — Medford is a close-knit and spirited community.

Founded in 1871 by Philadelphia businessmen, this historic New Jersey neighborhood was originally a country resort. To this day, Wenonah has maintained its historic and serene atmosphere, giving the Philadelphia commuters of today weekday country escapes. And on the weekend, with the Wenonah conservation area at your fingertips, you can soak up various pine-tree-lined trails or even take an adventurous dip in the city’s lake.

As the seat of the most rural county in New Jersey, Salem is a quaint, idyllic town in the countryside. Famous for its 500-year-old White Oak tree — judged to be the largest in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation — this neighborhood is offers a beautiful natural environment, rich history and a smalltown atmosphere.

It’s no surprise Newtown has been considered one of the “Coolest Small Towns in the Nation” by both Yahoo! Travel and Budget Travel. Founded by William Penn in 1964, Newtown is known for its wealth of history, including colonial-style residences and taverns. This neighborhood is also home to the 100+-year-old Shady Brook Farm, where locals can enjoy everything from a fresh deli sandwich to homemade ice cream.