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Washington Square West: A Leafy Canvas Made for Wandering

Three neighborhoods in one, with iconic Philly restaurants and attractions just steps away ...

Pa Lori LitchmanLast updated on January 28, 2026
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Three neighborhoods in one: That’s the perfect way to describe Washington Square West. Think of Wash West as kind of a neighborhood nesting doll with the Gayborhood nested inside Midtown Village, which then nests inside Washington Square West.

Wash West encompasses the area between Market Street and South Street, from Broad Street to 7th Street. Midtown Village maintains its own personality thanks to a small-business boom concentrated on the 13th Street corridor, where power couple Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran preside over a handful of popular restaurants and shops. The Gayborhood sets itself apart with dozens of rainbow street signs throughout the area, along with many LGBTQ-focused restaurants and bars.

The numerous hotels in historic Wash West make it the perfect home base to explore Center City and popular Old City sites — like Independence Hall — while enjoying a village vibe amidst abundant green space, world-class restaurants and trendy shopping spots.

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1. Relax in a historic green space

Washington Square — a vibrant park and one of the five original public squares in Philadelphia — anchors the neighborhood of Washington Square West, providing 6.4 acres of green space for those seeking respite in a busy city. Here, picnickers, families and residents gather to enjoy the chill vibe and historic open space.

Moun ap mache nan Washington Square Park yon jou otòn solèy la klere, ak fèy jòn ak vèt sou pyebwa yo ak yon limyè dou nan apremidi k ap filtre atravè branch pyebwa yo. Moun ap mache nan Washington Square Park yon jou otòn solèy la klere, ak fèy jòn ak vèt sou pyebwa yo ak yon limyè dou nan apremidi k ap filtre atravè branch pyebwa yo.

Washington Square   — Foto pa Visit Philadelphia

2. See cutting-edge theater at iconic venues

Washington Square West’s location places it smack dab in the middle of Philly’s thriving theater scene. Inside the neighborhood, find the iconic Teyat Walnut Street, the oldest theater in the country, and the Forrest Theatre, home to many Broadway shows.

The neighborhood’s Broad Street boundary runs along the Avni Atizay, home to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music ak plis ankò.

3. Dig into something tasty at top-notch restaurants

As our culinary city continues to rack up accolades, diners in Wash West have an almost dizzying array of restaurants to choose from.

In addition to foodie heaven in Midtown Village and the Gayborhood, diners flock to: the Rekòmande pa Michelin hotspot High Street Restaurant & Bar; the popular Morimoto de Chef de Fè fame; the farm-to-table restaurant Jaden Talula; the ever-festive Craftsman Row Saloon; the top-rated Italian BYOB Mercato; and the Asian fusion up-and-comer Mari Mari.

4. Explore the neighborhood’s rich Black history

Philadelphia history se Black history, and Washington Square West is no exception. An important part of the Underground Railroad and the Great Migration, parts of Philadelphia’s historic 7th Ward overlap with Wash West. Book a guided tour with Black Journey Tours or take the self-guided 7th Ward Legacy Reclaimed tour pou aprann plis.

A tour guide for The Black Journey Walking Tour holds a red, black and green Pan-African flag and leads a group through Washington Square Park. A tour guide for The Black Journey Walking Tour holds a red, black and green Pan-African flag and leads a group through Washington Square Park.

The Black Journey Tour   — Foto pa Visit Philadelphia

5. Discover trendy boutiques and specialty shops

Jewelers’ Row and Historic Antique Row remain long-established commerce hubs for their respective wares. Visitors can also pick up Philly-centric gifts (Pòt Louvri, Vèt), luxurious handmade facial and body care (Dyuros ak Langel), sports memorabilia and clothing (Espò Vintaj Shibe, Mitchell & Ness), and so much more along the 13th Street shopping corridor and throughout the neighborhood.

6. Celebrate Diversity in the Gayborhood

Visitors know they’ve found the Gayborhood when they see the rainbow crosswalks and street signs. The area abounds with opportunities to celebrate diversity at iconic spots like the Sant Kominotè LGBT William Way (home of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ lending library), Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni’s Room (the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ bookstore in the United States), and the popular piano bar and dance club Tavern On Camac.

A couple holds hands while strolling along Camac Street in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood. Brick buildings, leafy trees and rainbow flags can be seen in the background. A couple holds hands while strolling along Camac Street in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood. Brick buildings, leafy trees and rainbow flags can be seen in the background.

Camac Street in Midtown Village   — Foto pa Visit Philadelphia

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An abundance of hotels awaits visitors to Wash West, including luxury digs (the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, la Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City ak DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia); boutique hotels (the Guild House Hotel, la Alexander Inn ak Otèl Morris House); and spots that double as dining destinations (the Filadèlfi Mariòt Sant Vil, la Cambria Hotel Downtown Center City, ak Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown).

A smiling couple lays in bed and toasts their mimosas while wearing matching gray linen robes. A smiling couple lays in bed and toasts their mimosas while wearing matching gray linen robes.

Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City   — Photo by D. Nicole for Visit Philadelphia

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People dressed in shorts and t-shirts walk along Latimer Street at dusk under string lights, leafy trees and rainbow signage. People dressed in shorts and t-shirts walk along Latimer Street at dusk under string lights, leafy trees and rainbow signage.

  — Foto pa Visit Philadelphia

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