Main Street Neighborhoods
Mom & Pops
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The undeniably quaint and eccentric culture of Greater Philadelphia’s Main Streets has led their surrounding neighborhoods to named some of the best places to live in the United States. And, with special events such as Phoenixville’s Blobfest and Conshohocken’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the “sleepy small town” trope doesn’t apply.
As some of the most walkable neighborhoods in the Commonwealth, during just one afternoon stroll down one of the region’s many Main Streets, you can indulge in world-class dining, support local businesses, and experience a healthy dose of American history.
Top: Palmer Square in Princeton, New Jersey, decorated for Christmas. Princeton is a Greater Philadelphia Main Street Neighborhood and college town where the world-famous Princeton University is located.
Discover Greater Philadelphia’s Main Street Neighborhoods
Greater Philadelphia’s Main Street Neighborhoods — Ardmore, Collingswood/Haddonfield, Conshohocken, New Hope, Phoenixville, Princeton, and West Chester — are the perfect recipe for those looking for the cultural depth of the region’s urban centers with the comfort and accessibility of small-town Pennsylvania.
True to their name, the beating heart of these neighborhoods is in their extremely walkable main streets. These vibrant small-business districts are home to some of Greater Philadelphia’s best small and new businesses, including one of the first official shopping centers in the United States, Ardmore’s Suburban Square, established in 1928. Whether you want to window shop the colorful storefronts or learn about the neighborhood’s happenings from the dedicated business owners, Greater Philadelphia’s Main Street Neighborhoods offer unique and delightful experiences.
Like many of the state’s older communities, such as Gettysburg or Harrisburg, Greater Philadelphia’s main street neighborhoods work towards historic preservation through local festivities. These special events, including Conshohocken’s Holiday House Decoration Contest and West Chester’s Gay Street Open-Air Market, focus on the revitalization of the area as well as celebrating and maintaining the historic buildings that define main street living.
Discover how these seven neighborhoods are the perfect getaway to the best that Main Street America has to offer.
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