Philadelphia Holidays
Shopping in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of the best shopping cities in America and often overlooked for New York or Boston….wrong! The first thing to remember is clothing and shoes are tax free – so definitely bring that extra case!
Our three favourite places to shop include:
For a real Philly experience it’s got to be Reading Terminal Market. Amish merchants sell baked goods and produce straight from the farm alongside vendors offering the latest gourmet vegetarian dishes, artisan breads, and sushi. Vendors also sell exotic spices, flowers, crafts, jewellery, clothing, and cookbooks. Eighty-six merchants are represented here and some of the best local treats including Bassetts Ice Cream, America's oldest ice-cream makers, as well as a number of authentic Philly Cheesesteak vendors….if you don’t try one here you will regret it!
Shop-'til-you-droppers make a beeline for Rittenhouse Row. Stroll down leafy Walnut Street between Rittenhouse Square and Broad Street for the greatest concentration of swanky stores and boutiques, art galleries, and jewellers. On 18th Street in the block north of Rittenhouse Square, you can find a sidewalk vendor selling handmade Peruvian shawls, street artist Joe Barker painting watercolours of Philadelphia cityscapes and Scoop de Ville which sells homemade chocolate and custom-blended frozen yogurt.
Featuring more than 400 stores, restaurants and boutiques, King of Prussia is the definitely the “King” of shopping malls!
Located just outside of Philadelphia, it is easily accessible from New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Pittsburgh.
Boasting exclusive retailers and restaurants, King of Prussia includes a "who's who" of retailing with 7 world-class department stores: Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney along with Fifth Avenue favourites like Tiffany & Co., Coach, DKNY and A|X Armani Exchange
When the feet need a break there are over 40 exclusive dining options including favourites like The Cheesecake Factory, California Cafe, Morton's - The Steakhouse, Rock Bottom Brewery and Legal Sea Foods.
