Hope Daluisio, VISIT PHILADELPHIA

Mt. Airy boasts a rich history dating back to 1750, when William Allen, Chief Justice of colonial Pennsylvania, built a country estate in the area and named it “Mount Airy.” Over time, the name came to define the entire neighborhood, which now borders Germantown and Chestnut Hill. Known for its picturesque, tree-lined streets and charming homes, Mt. Airy offers the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, with easy access to restaurants, shopping, and public transportation.

Here are a few of our favorite spots that make this neighborhood truly special.

SHOP

Needles & Bolts

Catering to the area’s most passionate creators, this store specializes in all things quilting and stitching. In addition to selling an abundance of linens, fabrics and quilting supplies, it also acts as an accessible space for all who want to learn through monthly classes, private lessons, and more. needlesandbolts.com

Kelbourne Woolens

Alpaca, cotton, linen, mohair, silk, and wool—find it all in a rainbow of colors at this local favorite. Founded in 2008 by Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon, the store is a favorite for its quality collection of affordable knitting and crochet yarns—plus a ton of patterns to get you started. kelbournewoolens.com

Pax Flora Goods

Sustainable style is at the center of Pax Flora Goods, where vintage and antique clothing, jewelry, home goods, and locally-made items for the home and body can be found. paxfloragoods.com

Vera Doyle

Specializing in a curated selection of apparel, accessories, home decor, and gifts from BIPOC and women-owned brands and artists, the boutique works to bring more visibility to those creators. Founded by Lori Thomson, the boutique is named after her mother. veradoyle.com

DINE

Bar Lizette

Craft cocktails, beer, wine, and French meets German and Alsatian cuisine make this restaurant a neighborhood hot spot. Think escargot with cremini mushrooms in a lush garlic herb butter, duck wings, chicken schnitzel on a pretzel bun, joues de boeuf, and more to delight the palate. barlizette.com

La Trattoria

Chef Bledar Istrefi has been bringing modern Italian cuisine to Mt. Airy’s table since opening in 2014. You’ll find both northern and souther Italian cuisine on the menu as Bledar churns his own cured meats, homemade pastas, bread, and desserts out of the kitchen. Check in on Tuesdays for a special family meal—$39 per person serves an antipasti, primi, and secondi for the ultimate feast. latrattoriamtairy.com

Mount Airy Tap Room

Sit back and relax at Mt. Airy’s local tap room. Opened in 2019, the hotspot serves happy hour every night fro 4:30-6:30, plus Quizzo after 8pm on Tuesdays. mtairytaproom.com

Mt. Airy Coffee

Nestle up at your favorite table for the perfect work-from-home spot or coffee date. Featuring brews from Ultimo Coffee Roasters, the shop also sells a full menu of scones, croissants, breads, cookies, danishes, bagels, and lunchtime sandwiches. mtairycoffeeco.com

Zsa’s Ice Cream

No neighborhood is complete without its very own ice cream parlor—and Mt. Airy is no exception. Stop by any season for a sensational menu of sundaes, scoops, sandwiches, shakes and waffles. zsasicecream.com

EXPLORE

Lovett Memorial Library and Park

The free library continues to emphasize the importance of reading with an excellent selection—plus, it's very own park to read in after. Plus, check out the calendar for an abundance of community events.

Wissahickon Creek

Vast greenery encompasses the 1,600-acre park. Hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, anglers, runners and more are all welcome on the 57 trails.



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