Manayunk has recently been transformed from a run-down industrial area into one of Philadelphia's most popular and desirable neighborhoods. Manayunk is known for its trendiness, its hills and its nightlife. It is has become an extremely popular night and weekend spot for the young urban professional crowd, making it lively and full of life. Be careful if you decide to live here because traffic and parking can be a problem near the popular restaurants, galleries, boutiques and bars.