MIDTOWN VILLAGE 1. City Hall/Dilworth Park 8. Cobblestone Streets Broad and Market streets Camac & Quince streets City Hall was the tallest building in until Liberty Place was built, Take a walk on the historic cobblestone streets in Philadelphia! These narrow and you can still get one of the city’s greatest views from its observation deck. streets dating back to the 1800s, are full of charm, and recall what the city Many movies feature this unusual building, done in the French Second Empire looked like centuries ago. style—you may recognize it from Trading Places, 12 Monkeys, Philadelphia, and more. It’s plaza, the recently renovated Dilworth Park, hosts many outdoor 9. William Way Community Center WALKING activities in season. 1315 Spruce Street The William Way Center is home to various social, political, and support TOURS OF 2. Macy’s Center City groups for the LGBT community, ranging from Buddhist meditation, to 1300 Market Street intergenerational activities, to discussion groups, and more. There’s also an PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia’s largest department store is famous for its beautiful central atrium, exhibition gallery, and a 10,000 volume library archive. While you’re here, look equipped with a large, still-working pipe organ, and the eagle sculpture that’s a for the well-known Pride and Progress mural. popular meeting spot. During the weeks around Christmas and New Year, the Macy’s Holiday Light show is a favorite free attraction, and plays several times 10. Library Company of Philadelphia each day. 1314 Locust Street OVERVIEW: Located next to the Historical Society, the Library Company is another research “Midtown Village” has come to be the popularly 3. Target center for rare materials on our city, and also a notable center for visual art recognized name for an area between the Schuylkill 1128 Chestnut Street exhibitions. and Delaware Rivers, particularly delineated by Looking for some dorm décor or need a new shower caddy? Visit Target for Market and Street to the north, South Street to the dorm room essentials and your school supply needs. 11. Historical Society of south, Broad Street to the west, and 10th Street 1300 Locust Street to the east. Here, you’ll find some of Philadelphia’s 4. Forrest Theatre Founded in 1824, this elegant building is on the Philadelphia Register of best and most popular restaurants and shops, as 1114 Walnut Street Historical Places, and its collection includes over 600,000 printed pieces and well as museums, theaters, and more. This Broadway-style theater, opened in 1928, and still owned by the famous over 19 million manuscripts and graphic items on the history of our city. Shubert Organization, regularly hosts popular plays and especially musicals. Beginning in August 2019, it will be home to the Philadelphia company of WHY YOU SHOULD RETURN: Hamilton. Within Midtown Village, 13th Street is an especially Of Additional Interest: lively center, and a favorite hang-out for people of all 5. Walnut Street Theatre Louis I. Kahn Park 825 Walnut Street ages and interests. 11th and Pine streets Founded in 1809, this is the oldest theater in America, and continues to boast Dedicated to world-famous Philadelphia architect Louis Kahn, the parks the largest subscription audience in the country. You’ll find a wide selection of EMERGENCY: is a wonderful place to relax in the heart of the Washington Square West musicals and plays on stage here throughout the year. In case of emergency, contact 911. Report emergency neighborhood. Volunteer in the garden or stop in for the annual Summer Concert Series and other events throughout the year. to NSO staff. 6. Antique Row Pine Street, between 9th and 12th streets Center City District Restaurant Week These blocks of Pine Street are particularly pleasant for a leisurely walk, where September 15 – 27, 2019 you can take in an interesting collection of shops or sit and enjoy coffee or a Experience some of the best restaurants in Philly for a fraction of the meal. price. During Center City District Restaurant Week, you can get a three course lunch or dinner at some of the nicest places in the city. Organize a 7. Giovanni’s Room/Philly AIDS Thrift hall outing or grab a group of friends for a special treat. Your stomach will Take the Market—Frankfort Line to 345 S. 12th Street thank you for it! 15th Street stop. Or, walk to 36th Since 1973, Giovanni’s Room has been the biggest and best source of and Chestnut streets and take the books, periodicals, and information by and about the LGBT and women’s communities. Giovanni’s Room, which continues to function as a cultural center, To get back to Penn, take the Market—Frankfort Line from 21 bus towards Penn’s Landing. Get is also historic: one of the first LGBT book stores in the United States. 13th and Locust streets to 40th Street Stop. Or, take the 21 off at 15th and S. Broad streets. or 42 bus from Walnut and Broad streets. 1 2

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