SOUTH STREET – Located in Center City / Philadelphia, South Street runs from west to east and is known for its ‘bohemian’ atmosphere, especially present along the stretch between Seventh Street and Front Street. The area is also known for its variety of eateries and eclectic shops. One of the best cheesesteaks in town can be eaten at Jim’s Steaks located on the corner of 4th and South Streets. Comparable to a large outdoor mall, South Street is one of Philadelphia’s most popular tourist attractions.

Historically called Cedar Street, this street became known as South Street because it was the traditional southern boundary of Philadelphia’s city limits before the townships of Passyunk, Southwark, and Moyamensing were annexed to the city.

It was on South Street that the local music community took root in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Artists such as George Thorogood, and Kenn Kweder among others got signed because of a loyal following of fans on South Street. Because of its growing music scene this street quickly transformed from a garment district into the famously popular clubbing and live music hotspot in the mid 1960’s, to the vibrant shopping and restaurant area that it is at present. Music venues like the (TLA) Theater of the Living Arts keep the music scene alive by hosting mostly big name indie-rock, and hip-hop artists in the 1, 000 seat venue.