Information on Philadelphia Retail Shopping

Philadelphia has some excellent shopping options all over the city. It has US chain stores, grand departmental stores, shopping malls, shops, and boutiques to satisfy the diverse customers. The markets or the malls in Philadelphia are usually situated on the outskirts of the city at busy interstate junctions. Many hotels Philadelphia offer complimentary coupons for the famous retail stores nearby to lure its visitors.

Best shopping places

Bourse: South 5th street

It is an elegant six storey 19th century building very near to the Historic Bell and has a huge collection of souvenirs flags, bells, key chains and T-shirts.

Hotels Philadelphia near Bourse:

Best Western Independence Park

http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=39080

Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penns Landing

http://www.pennslanding.hyatt.com/

Franklin Mills shopping mall: Woodhaven road

There are more than 200 shops sure to meet any shopping requirement offering bargain shopping deals, for cost conscious consumers. It also has about 30 hotels with good food, and houses 14 theatres.

Reading Terminal Market: Arch Street

This farmers market is well known for the fresh products direct from the fields. Fresh meat, seafood and poultry are available too. Shoppers can look in for a wide range of hand made pottery, jewelry and made crafts from all over the world.

King of Prussia Mall:

The largest retail complex with more than 400 outlets hosts Bloomingdale's, Sears, etc. to name a few.

Antique Market: South Street

The only indoor antique market has about 25 dealers selling items from Victorian to funky 50s.

Gallery at Market East: Market Street

Nation's largest Urban Shopping Center. A four-story complex with glass roof has about 150 retailers, department store which stocks high quality products.

Manayunk Market: Manayunk

A historic district best known for excellent handcrafted and solid wood furniture at affordable prices, high quality home furnishing to suit any individual home. There are about 35 shops, 70 boutiques and galleries and around 30 restaurants. http://www.manayunk.com