Downtown Panama City has long been the center of business, government, law and financial services in the region. Downtown is also a center of tourist and visitor activity. The pedestrian friendly community offers workers, residents, tourists, visitors and shoppers a wide variety of exciting educational, cultural and entertainment alternatives. Historic Downtown Panama City is an art and history lovers paradise. It has been named 'Sixth Best Small Arts Towns in the United States', and offers an enclave of private galleries and boutiques housed in vintage buildings offering rich historical detail.