Manayunk, the commercial district in the north western part of Philadelphia, is a hillside destination on the banks of the beautiful Schuylkill River.
The city offers a plethora of exciting attractions that ensure fun-filled holidays. We have listed just four highly popular attractions in Manayunk.
The Schuylkill River Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail is a great place for athletes and nature lovers. You can walk, run or ride a cycle on the various different portions of the trail. The peaceful tree-lined trail runs along the Schuylkill River. It is very close to the area around Spring Mill and the Valley Forge. Besides, one can also access other trails such as the Wissahickon Trail, Cross County Trail and Perkiomen Trail.
Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center
The Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center is a state-of-the art, 250-seat theatre in Manayunk. It is an urbanized creative hub for locals as well as tourists. You can see professional and amateur performers here throughout the year. It features a children’s theatre and an open huge parking area which is also used to host outdoor events and activities. Basketball courts, recreation space and waterfront area make it a perfect place to visit with your family.
The Bazemore Gallery
Explore a plethora of creative works of art at the Bazemore Gallery. It’s also a great place to buy artworks for decorating your home or work place. The gallery displays a diverse collection of art work for people of almost all interests and it is also one of the best places for new as well as seasoned collectors and interior designers. One can even buy or rent art collections for corporate companies or for television and movie productions.
Main Street Manayunk
There is a lot happening here. You can rejoice in the Main Street amidst an array of shops, art galleries and restaurants. For shopping, there are many designer stores, from where you can get gorgeous high-end products. Not only this, the street is also popular among foodies and has a string of dining spots for almost every craving. There are many authentic mom-and-pop restaurants, ethnic eateries and local bakeries.
