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			{{FAQ
			\| q1 = What is the Avenue of the Arts?
			\| a1 = The Avenue of the Arts is the section of South Broad Street in Center City that serves as Philadelphia's performing arts district, stretching from City Hall south to Washington Avenue. It's home to the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and numerous theaters.
			\| q2 = What theaters are on the Avenue of the Arts?
			\| a2 = Major venues include the Kimmel Center (home of the Philadelphia Orchestra), Academy of Music (oldest U.S. opera house still in use), Merriam Theater, Forrest Theatre, Miller Theater, and Suzanne Roberts Theatre.
			\| q3 = Where is the Avenue of the Arts?
			\| a3 = The Avenue of the Arts runs along South Broad Street from City Hall to approximately Washington Avenue. Multiple Broad Street Line subway stations provide direct access to the cultural venues.
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Avenue of the Arts
| type = Cultural District
| location = Center City
| zip_codes = 19102, 19107
| boundaries = Roughly South Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Center City]], [[Washington Square West]], [[Rittenhouse Square]]
| major_streets = South Broad Street
| transit = Broad Street Line (multiple stations)
| notable_landmarks = Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, Merriam Theater
}}

'''Avenue of the Arts''' is the name given to the section of South Broad Street in [[Center City]] Philadelphia that serves as the city's performing arts district. The corridor contains major cultural venues including the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and numerous theaters.

== Cultural Venues ==

=== Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts ===
* Opened 2001
* Home of Philadelphia Orchestra
* Verizon Hall (2,500 seats)
* Perelman Theater
* Modern architecture with glass vault

=== Academy of Music ===
* Opened 1857
* Oldest opera house in the U.S. still used for original purpose
* National Historic Landmark
* Home of Pennsylvania Ballet
* Philadelphia Opera performances

=== Merriam Theater ===
* Historic theater (1918)
* Broadway touring productions
* Major concerts and performances

=== Other Venues ===
* Wilma Theater
* Forrest Theatre
* Suzanne Roberts Theatre
* Prince Theater

== History ==

South Broad Street has been Philadelphia's cultural spine since the 19th century. The "Avenue of the Arts" branding began in the 1990s as a revitalization effort, culminating in the construction of the Kimmel Center.

== Character ==

* Performing arts venues
* Pre-theater dining
* Cultural tourism
* Office buildings
* Hotels

== Getting There ==

* '''Broad Street Line:''' Walnut-Locust, Lombard-South stations
* '''Walking:''' From Center City hotels and neighborhoods
* '''Parking:''' Garages along Broad Street

== See Also ==

* [[Center City]]
* [[Rittenhouse Square]]
* [[Washington Square West]]
* Philadelphia Orchestra

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[[Category:Center City]]
[[Category:Arts and Culture]]