Life in Main Street Philadelphia
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Blending small-town charm with cosmopolitan appeal, the quaint culture of Greater Philadelphia’s Main Streets has led to their surrounding neighborhoods being named some of the best places to live in the United States.
West Chester, hailed as “one of the world’s most perfect small towns” by The Philadelphia Inquirer, embodies this balance. Princeton, NJ, offers boutique shopping, canal biking, and sporting events at Princeton University in an idyllic, historic setting. And, with special events such as Phoenixville’s Blobfest and Conshohocken’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Manayunk’s Arts Festival, the “sleepy small town” trope doesn’t apply.
With some of the most walkable neighborhoods in the Commonwealth, Greater Philadelphia’s Main Streets allow you to indulge in world-class dining, support local businesses, and experience a healthy dose of American history — all in one afternoon stroll.
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Whether you’re the type to relish U.S. history or diverse cultural hubs filled with artistic expression and global cuisines, Greater Philadelphia has you covered.
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Greater Philadelphia’s Main Street Neighborhoods — Ardmore, Collingswood/Haddonfield, Conshohocken, New Hope, Phoenixville, Princeton, and West Chester — combine the cultural depth of the region’s urban centers with the comfort and accessibility of small-town Pennsylvania.
In fact, many of these cities, towns and boroughs are located just a 30 minute drive from Philadelphia proper. Further north, places like New Hope and Princeton, NJ, provide scenic escapes and convenient access to both Philadelphia and New York City. And with NJ Transit commuter trains and major highways nearby, Princeton allows for an easy 90-minute journey to New York — making it a desirable spot for those seeking a peaceful, suburban lifestyle while staying connected to major metropolitan hubs.
