Old City is Philadelphia's original neighborhood. When the Quakers first came here, this is where they set up shop and port. Traditionally Old City is considered to lie south of Vine Street, north of Pine Street, and east of about 7th Street. Originally the Delaware River served as the natural eastern border of Old City, but today you're much more likely to stop your wandering once you get to the I-95 expressway, now between the river and the Old City neighborhood. The most happening spot of old city lies along 2nd and 3rd Streets, heading south into Society Hill. If you're looking for art galleries and performance theaters, head just north of Market Street. Old City is known for the most exciting collection of art galleries on the East Coast. For restaurants, look just south to Chestnut and along Market. Of course, no trip would be complete without a stroll through Independence Park, lying on the western edge of Old City, where one can learn and absorb the rich history of this old Pennsylvanian town. During the day the Park is a recreational and educational ground. The National Park Service offers tours of both Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, as well as many other early American buildings of particular significance to the U.S. Independence that all lay within the general vicinity of Old City