'''Manayunk''' is located just minutes Northwest of the Center City of Philadelphia, nestled along the banks of the Schuylkill River and the historic Manayunk Canal. Main Street runs through the heart of this unique shopping and dining destination with over 70 chic boutiques and galleries and 30 restaurants and eateries.
'''Flat Rock''' was the original name given to this section of the Schuylkill River, where rapids churned through the rocks in the section of the river, above the Wissahickon Creek. In 1824, a community meeting of the newly formed town changed the name to '''Manayunk''', derived from the Lenape Amerindian word ''manaiung'' (''where we go to drink''). It was named a National Historic District in 1983.
Get in
By car Manayunk can be reached via Schuykill Expressway or Kelly Drive in about 10 minutes from downtown Philadelphia.
Manayunk Station, R6 Line. Septa buses 9, 27, and 32 all run to Manayunk from Center City, Philadelphia. The bus rides usually lasts anywhere from 20 minutes to an
hour.
Manayunk is only about a 25 minute ride from the suburbs. To get there is simple. Take Old Eagle Road to Upper Gulph Road and make a right. You will follow this road for about 3 miles then make a left onto Old Gulph Road. This winding road takes you about 10 miles down until you reach Spring Mill Road. Take a right until you come to an intersection. At this intersection make a right onto Conshohocken State Road. Go about 1.5 miles until you seen Belmont Avenue and make a left. Belmont Ave. will lead you under the bridge straight onto Main Street in Manayunk.
Events
'''Bike Race'''
Throughout the summer months Manayunk holds various events on Main Street and surrounding areas.
In early June, the Philadelphia International Championship is held throughout the streets of Manayunk. Moving through Main Street and stretching up onto Manayunk Avenue, the bike race moves through various sections of the Manayunk/Roxborough area.
The _gwall_h refers to a section of the race where the bikers are required to scale Lyceum Avenue, which has a steep 17 percent grade. The _gwall_h has become a main attraction for the race, as many riders find this the most challenging stretch of the race.
The race has become a Philadelphia tradition, drawing thousands of visitors and spectators each year
'''Arts Festival'''
The Manayunk Arts Festival is held in late June each year. Over two hundred artists come to Manayunk to showcase their work along Main Street.
The Festival draws thousands to the Manayunk area, with vendors and artists lining the street with small booths. Local restaurants set up stands where passerby_fs can sample the local cuisine.
Many of the main businesses stay and offer specials throughout the weekend long festival.
While the Arts Festival and the Bike Race are both held in the month of June, the gathering of artists provides a quieter option for families.
Since its start in 1989, the Manayunk Arts Festival continues to attract more and more visitors each year.
'''Red Bull Soapbox'''
In September 2008, Red Bull held its annual Red Bull Soapbox Derby in Manayunk. Thousands came to Manayunk to view over twenty "boxcars" race down the "wall" on Lyceum Avenue. The event took place September 6th, at 1 PM.
Recreation
Recreation in Manayunk is very diverse. Keeping busy is not hard because the area has so much to offer. Manayunk offers more than just shops and restaurants, it is surrounded by nature. The top recreations in Manayunk are biking up the "Manayunk Wall", hiking the Manayunk Tow Path, and rowing along the Schuyllkill River.
Located only minutes from Main Street, lies Fairmont Park. Fairmont Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States, and offers a variety of recreational options. Throughout the park lies paths for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, both paved and unpaved. The Fairmont Park trails are popular among residents and a popular channel for escaping the inner city. The park runs from West Philadelphia, west to the King of Prussia area.
Many Manayunk residents take part in organized team sports that take place throughout the area. Through Philadelphia Sport and Socials Leagues, both men and women are able to have fun and meet new people. Many leagues work with surrounding bars and restaurants to provide locations for teams to unwind after a competition.
Buy
Manayunk has two miles of extensive shopping centered along Main Street, including clothing boutiques and art galleries. Main Street also is a great place to find jewlery, electronics, beauty supplies, and florists.
A.I. Poland Jewelers. 347 Main St. 215) 483-1316 . ues, Wed, Thur: 10-6. Fri: 10-7. Sat: 10-5. Sun, Mon: Closed. Family owned for 107 years. If your looking for nice jewelery at a relatively cheap price, this is the place to look. $10.00 sterling items to varied prices of gold and diamonds jewelry.
Beans Beauty Supply. 405 Main St. 215) 487-3333. ww.beansbeauty.com. on, Tues, Thurs & Sat - 10-6pm. Wednesday & Friday - 10-9pm. Sunday - 11-6pm. Family business since 1980. The staff is very helpful with the large array of products available. The salon is great with hair color and specializes in cuts for curly hair
Main Street Music. 444 Main St. 215) 487-7732. on-Thu 11am-7pm. Fri-Sat 11am-9pm. Sun 12pm-6pm.. The prices on the new music ranged from very reasonable to a little expensive. The store is pretty small, but they use the space well, and there's far more CDs in there than you'd assume.
Gary P Mann Design. 349 Main St. 215) 482-7051. ww.garymannjewelry.com. ues-Sat: 11-6. Sun: 12-5. Sells hand-made sculptures and jewelry. More expensive then other jewelry stores.
Orbit. 312 Main St. 215) 508-6728. Manayunk_fs only contemporary American Crafts & fine art gallery. Also carries gift for any occasion, such as glass sets carvings. Small but colorful appearance.
Fleur. 254 Main Street . 15-482-4609. ww.fleurflowers.com. Fleur is a classic and elegant flower shop that has a variety to choose from. Quite pricey, but the quality of these flowers will keep you coming back for more. They always have a fresh assortment greeting you on the sidewalk so it's almost impossible to not stop. Great place for timeless centerpieces!
Tag Clothing. 358 Main Street . 15-482-9656. un-Thu 11am-7pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9pm. Tag is an amazing shop that offers upscale clothing lines. Diesel, 7 For All Mankind, Joe's Jeans, Free People, 3 Dots, Michael Stars, you name it, TAG has it. It is expensive but with name brands like these, the quality of the clothing is worth it. Loud and upbeat music will have shoppers pumped to browse the store for hours!
Eat
Remember that most of the restaurants and bars of Main St are essentially concentrated on little more then 520 yards along the Canal, though you will find others at the Southeast end of the street.
Bayou Bar and Grill. 245 Main Street. 215) 482-2560. nfo@thebayoubar.com. ttp://www.thebayoubar.com.
Chabaa Thai Bistro. 371 Main St. 215) 483-1931. habaathai@yahoo.com. ttp://www.chabaathai.com. ''Chabaa'', one of the Thai words translating the ''hibiscus'' flower, is a peaceful invitation in itself.
The Couch Tomato Cafe'. 02 Rector St. 215) 483-2233. 215) 483-6627. ttp://thecouchtomato.com/. Dine-in, take-out or delivery upscale cafe.
Jake's Restaurant. 365 Main St. 215) 483-0444. nfo@jakesrestaurant.com. ttp://www.jakesrestaurant.com/index.asp. "Nouvelle Cuisine" and bar.
Manayunk Diner. 722 Main St. 215) 483-4200. ttp://www.manayunkdiner.com/. Breakfast all day, upscale entrees, home-made desserts and full-service bar with a separate lounge.
Machismo Burrito Bar. 330 Main Street. 15-508-3333. on-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. on-Fri. at-Sun 11am-10pm. One of a kind "build your own burrito" spot. It is a sit down restaurant with a twist. One can order saffron rice with spinach or even vegan style cheese, meats and sour cream! Toppings can be traditional or outrageous.
Duff's Steaks. 14 Levering Street. 15-508-1125. ue-Sat 11am-11pm Sun-11am-7pm Closed Mon. If you're not willing to make the trip into the city to the all time favorite Pat's steaks, Duff's will do the trick. Duff's offers amazing authentic cheese steaks. You even have to order it like at Pat's, "wiz with or wiz without". Come in on Tuesdays for $5 steaks, every tuesday/every steak $5..Phenomenal steaks at a great price!
Drink
Grape Street Pub. 100 Main St. 215) 483-7084. arry@grapestreet.com. ttp://www.grapestreet.com/. Not only a 'trough', but also a live music venue supporting local bands.
Kildare's Irish Pub. 417 Main St. 215) 482 7242. an@kildarespub.com. ttp://www.kildarespub.com/. Not that far from the Irish ''Cill Dara'' atmosphere; one of the six Irish Pubs of that brand in Pennsylvania.
Manayunk Brewery. 120 Main St. 215) 482-8220. nfo@manayunkbrewery.com. ttp://www.manayunkbrewery.com/splash.htm. A restaurant too, serving American Regional Cuisine.
Old Eagle Tavern. 77 - 177 Markle St. 215) 483-5535.
Mad River Manayunk. 100 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127. 15-482-2666. ww.MadRiverManayunk.com. 1am - 2am. Looking for a fun night out in Manayunk? Look no further. With 20 flat screen TVs to watch games, the largest dance floor in Manayunk, DJs and live music nearly every night, 3 frozen drink machines, nightly drink specials and a brand new deck on the river, this is the place to be.
Night Life
Manayunk is known for its hip night scene. Thursday-Saturday nights Main Street transforms into a hot destination for young adults. For the 21+ crowd Main Street offers 18 different bars to party in. Some bars are more sport related while others transform into dance clubs. Crowds from all over the city visit Main Street on the weekends because they know they will be able to find a good party, after all Manayunk does come from the Lenape Amerindian word ''manaiung'' (''where we go to drink'').
Castle Roxx Cafe. 05 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19127. 15-482-9000" e hours="Sun: 5pm-1am. Mon- Wed: 6pm-2am. Thur- Sat: 5pm-2am. This bar has two floors with live music, djs, and lots of drink specials.
Tonic on Main. 421 Main Street, Manayunk, PA 19127. 15-50-6005. un: pub 12pm-2am, Tues- Fri: pub 5pm-2am, Thurs- Sat: lounge 9pm-2am. Great drinks, nightly drink specials. Illusuions is the new club inside that has dj's and VIP bottle service. Fun night out if your looking for a more upbeat night.
'''J.D. McGillicuddy's Pub,''' 111 Cotton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127. (215)930-0209. Sun- Sat: 11am-2am. If you're looking for a more low key night out to grab a couple drinks with some friends then this is the place to go. Friday nights they have kareoke here, which is usually a good time.
'''Flat Rock Saloon,''' 4301 Main St. (Roxborough Ave.) Philadelphia, PA 19127. (215)483-3722. Mon: 4pm-2am, Tues- Sat: 12pm-2am. This place allows smoking so if you're a smoker and are just looking for a quiet night at the bar listening to music from a jukebox then this is the place for you. But make sure you have cash on you because they don't accept credit cards.
'''Bourbon Blue Restaurant and Canal Lounge,''' Number 2 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127. (215)508-3360. Sun: 10am-1am. Mon- Thurs: 4pm-1am. Fri- Sat: 4pm-2am. A little more up-scale. The Canal Lounge is more for an older crowd. It's open every Friday and Saturday from 10pm-2am and has live entertainment from 10:30pm til close. They play jazz and blues music and have some cover bands. Parking isn't a problem because they have valet on the weekends.
Sleep
Holiday Inn Philadelphia City Line. 100 Presidential Blvd. 119. ttp://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/phlci?_requestid=70071.
Homewood Suites by Hilton. 200-A City Avenue. 215) 966-3000. 215) 966-3020. 199. ttp://homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/hw/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=PHLCAHW.
North American Motor Inn. 444 City Line Ave. 79.
Services
Main Street provides more to a traveler than fancy shopping and restaurants. Main Street offers many different services. There are 12 beauty salons, 14 different health/sport/gym offices, office buildings for lawyers/accounting/real estate, pet care, banks, and other miscellaneous services.
Contact
Manayunk Diner. 722 Main St. 215) 483-4200. ttp://www.manayunkdiner.com/. ? free wireless for customers.