Philadelphia, United States
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Fishtown is Philadelphia's trendy neighborhood for food, coffee and live music, and it suits a woman traveling alone who wants a local, creative feel. Stay on the busy commercial streets and take rideshares after dark, because the surrounding blocks change quickly.
Fishtown is a former industrial neighborhood that is now one of Philadelphia's trendiest, with independent restaurants, coffee roasters, music venues and boutiques along Frankford Avenue and Girard Avenue. The crowd is young and creative, and eating or drinking alone is easy and unfussy. Kensington is close by to the north, with open drug use and a very different feel. The commercial strips are busy, but conditions can change within a few blocks. After dark, stay on Frankford Avenue, Girard Avenue and the blocks around the main venues, take a rideshare to and from, and don't walk north of Norris Street or toward Kensington Avenue.
Daytime Safety
GoodNight Walking Safety
ModerateHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
ModeratePickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ModerateEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
HighHomelessness Visibility
ModerateGetting By in English
ExcellentAreas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
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Help other women stay safe in Fishtown
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.