South 6th St, Old City

South 6th street is close enough to all the center city and old city action to be accessible, but far enough away that it's a quiet atmosphere. There's the usual hustle and bustle of city noise, but overall it's a pretty nice place. I've been here a number of times, both day and night, and at a variety of hours and I have never once felt out of place or unsafe.

It's a very quiet atmosphere, mostly with younger couples or older singles. I would not hesitate to say that there are more than a few characters living in the area, but that's true of almost any street in this city. It's got a very working class feel to it, with neighbors helping neighbors. There isn't as much neighborly activity as I've seen in some areas, but there's certainly enough. The houses are charming and not too small, and you're close to a variety of attractions (including South Street).

The transportation to this area includes the bus. You can walk several blocks (a mile, maybe?) to Market East train stations and the Gallery, which puts you in the heart of center city. You can also go a bit further south to reach the subways, and even farther north (a mile and a half, two miles) to reach the club district and artsy parts of Old City. It's a good location, and I would love to live here one day. I'd recommend it to singles and couples, MAYBE families with kids.

This leafy park with many benches where you can take a well-earned break from sight-seeing, is just a few steps away from independence hall. It provides a perfect area of calm to eat a picnic lunch, or simply soak up the historical surroundings. In addition to the many different trees and the imposing buildings surrounding it, the park contains the Curtis Center, which houses an enormous glass mosaic that is definitely worth a look.