QUEEN VILLAGE

Nearby Neighborhoods: Head House Square, Bella Vista, Society Hill, Pennsport, South Philly 

Known for: Family friendly neighborhood. Having a European village feel with an an eclectic restaurant scene, historic rowhomes, and unique buildings converted into condos.

With a name like Queen Village,  you bet there is a rich historic past. Named after the Queen of Sweden and touted as one of the oldest residential neighborhoods of Philadelphia, it’s modern day presence is chock full of eclectic restaurants and small businesses that make a neighborhood thrive.

Rehabilitation of the historic neighborhood homes, began in the 1970s. Paired with recent new construction and unique building renovation (think convent and schools) Queen Village attracts young families, professionals, students. Many residences have their own garage or condo parking, which makes it tough at times for those without. Instead opt for biking around the neighborhood  and head over to Washington Green to explore the bike trail along the Delaware. Take the kids out to visit the great playgrounds scattered throughout and get your hands dirty in the community gardens. 

South Street-Headhouse District and Queen Village Neighborhood Association are two organizations that support clean streets, events and businesses of Queen Village. Festivities come alive with the annual Italian Market Festival (billed as Philly’s largest block party) and the Bella Vista Fiesta. Bastille day is a fairly new gathering where a few restaurants come together to celebrate!  You’re bound to bump into your neighbors in Bainbridge Green, which is still undergoing beautification with residents' efforts and Friends of Bainbridge Green. Young families,  dog owners, old time neighbors all enjoy each other's company in this historic neighborhood.