Fishtown

Cool 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.

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.

Boundaries of Fishtown

The boundaries are north of Girard, south of Lehigh, east of Front and west of the Delaware River banks.

Public Transportation in Fishtown

• Rail Lines
  • 15 trolley
• Train
  • Market Frankford Line
• Bus Lines
  • 15B bus
  • 5 bus
  • 57 bus
  • 25 bus
  • MFO bus

Public Spaces in Fishtown

• Penn Treaty @ 1301 N Beach street
• Palmer Park @ Frankford Ave & East Palmer street

To learn more about this great area, check out Visit Philadelphia’s neighborhood guide for Fishtown.