FOR THE LOVE OF SHOPPING
Stores to Satisfy All Tastes and Budgets

• The Gallery at Market East, on Market Street between 8^th and 11^th Streets, is one of the largest urban shopping centers in the nation, with 160 shops and eateries on four levels. The mall might look familiar; Kristy McNichol boarded a bus in front of it in the movie, Just the Way You Are. Here you can find clothing, shoes, jewelry and home furnishings stores such as Strawbridge’s, the Gap, Aldo, Old Navy, Children’s Place and Foot Locker. Also nearby at 13^th & Market streets is Lord & Taylor, just steps away from City Hall. (215) 625-4962, www.premiermarketplaces.com.

• Jewelers’ Row, located on Sansom Street between 7^th and 8^th streets and on 8^th Street between Chestnut and Walnut streets, is the country’s oldest diamond district. Hundreds of top-name jewelry stores like Barsky Diamonds and D’Antonio & Klein line the streets, making Jewelers’ Row a must see. www.bestofpa.com/jewelersrow/index.htm.

• Rittenhouse Row, found in the heart of Philadelphia’s premier business, residential, shopping and cultural district, covers 24 blocks. Haute couture boutiques offer the finest in American and European designer clothing and accessories. The Row is home to several national stores such as Ann Taylor, Jaeger, Jones New York, Nicole Miller, Burberry, Polo Ralph Lauren, Kenneth Cole, Lucky Brand, Lagos, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Origins as well as Philadelphia-grown boutiques like Joan Shepp, Francis Jerome, Ltd., The Knit Wit, Born Yesterday, Petulia’s Folly, Boyd’s, Calderwood Gallery, Danielle Scott, Addresse, Stiletto, Head Start Shoes and Children’s Boutique. www.rittenhouserow.com.

• The Shops at Liberty Place, on Chestnut Street between 16^th and 17^th Streets, features 60 fine shops including Country Road, Coach, Franklin Covey, Bennetton, J. Crew, Victoria’s Secret and The Limited Express. (215) 851-9055, www.shopsatliberty.com.

• Sansom Common, in University City, spans from 34^th to 38^th streets, Walnut to Chestnut streets. The Penn Bookstore, operated by Barnes & Noble, is the centerpiece of the 300,000-square-foot shopping and dining plaza which also features a vibrant mix of retailers including Urban Outfitters, Eastern Mountain Sports, Computer Connection, Steve Madden Shoes and Douglas Cosmetics. (215) 243-0555, www.UCNet.com, www.UcityPhila.com.

• South Street District, between Front and 11^th streets, has always been a funky and fun place to shop and dine. With approximately 400 stores, boutiques and galleries, the street offers a wide range of shopping options. The district now includes the Fabric Row shops on 4^th Street. Chain stores such as the Gap and Foot Locker are mixed in with unique retailers such as Zipper Head, Neo Deco, Guacamole, The Mood, Ethnics and Mineralistic. (215) 413-3713, www.south-street.com.

• Cheltenham Square Mall, which Patti LaBelle included on her "10 Great Places to Shop" list published in USA Today, is a single-level mall that caters to African American clientele. In addition to national chain stores such as Bath & Body Works, New York and Company and Electronics Boutique, the mall is also the site of local favorites like Afrocentric City, Black Images, Liguorius Bookstore and Ashley Stewart.
  (215) 887-7090, www.shopsimon.com.

• Chestnut Hill, more than 120 fine shops and boutiques line historic, cobblestoned Germantown Avenue. While strolling along the Avenue, shoppers will find an abundance of locally cultivated items including antiques, artwork, clothing, electronics, home furnishings and jewelry. Some of the fine retailers include: The Antique Gallery, Philadelphia Print Shop, Stylos Fashion Accessories, The Happy Butterfly, O’Doodle’s Toy Store, Carol Schwartz Gallery and Intermission (also opening in the new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Center City Philadelphia). (215) 247-6696, www.chestnuthillpa.com.

• Franklin Mills Mall, Northeast Philadelphia’s super-sized discount mall, is Pennsylvania’s most visited attraction. Here you’ll find up to 60% off at stores such as Off 5^th Sak’s Fifth Avenue Outlet, Last Call Neiman Marcus, Kenneth Cole New York, Nordstrom Rack, Levi’s Outlet by Design, Carters for Kids, Osh Kosh B’Gosh and more. Shuttle service is available from Center City Philadelphia. (800) 336-6255, www.franklinmills.com.

• King of Prussia Mall, in suburban Philadelphia, is the nation’s largest retail shopping complex. Divided into two sections known as the Plaza and the Court, the mall is home to more than 365 specialty shops, 8 department stores and 40 eateries. Among the highlights are Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, BCBG, Guess, Oilily, A/X Armani Exchange, J. Crew, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Kenneth Cole New York and Build-A-Bear Workshop. The Plaza: (610) 265-5727, The Court: (610) 337-1210, www.kingofprussiamall.com.
• Main Street in Manayunk, located along the Schuylkill River just seven miles from Center City Philadelphia, is the site of more than 65 chic boutiques and galleries. Retailers inhabiting this National Historic District specialize in men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories, artwork, home furnishings, recreation equipment and more. Bendinger International, Benjamin Lovell Shoes, Cosmopolitan Home, Discoveries Gallery, Down 2 Earth, Allure, Mainly Shoes, Nicole Miller, Platypus, Timeworks and Worn Yesterday are among the district’s noteworthy establishments. (215) 482-9565, www.manayunk.com.
• New Hope, PA, a charming Bucks County town just 35 miles north of Philadelphia, features more than 200 galleries, antique shops, boutiques and specialty shops. Truly unique among the bunch are A Mano Galleries, Topeo Gallery, Bow Wow – Dog Lovers Emporium, Gothic Creations, Cat Lovers Emporium, Tamarind Trading and Heart of the Home. (215) 862-5880, www.newhopepa.com.

• With some 70 specialty shops, Peddler’s Village, Bucks County’s premier destination, is a haven for serious shoppers. An eclectic mix of retailers such as Tadpoles & Caterpillars, The Velvet Slipper, Country Accents, Upstairs Gallery, Early Settler, the Grand Carousel Shop and In Touch With Nature make the Village a truly unique shopping experience. (215) 794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com.

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