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 at stores like Strawbridge’s, the Gap, Aldo, Old Navy, Children’s Place and Foot Locker. Also nearby at 13^th and 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, H & M, Jaeger, Jones New York, MAC Cosmetics, Nicole Miller, Burberry, Polo Ralph Lauren, Max Studio, Kenneth Cole, Lucky Brand, Lagos, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Origins as well as Philadelphia-grown boutiques Dahlia, 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.org

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

• University Square, in University City, spans from 34^th to 38^th Streets, Chestnut to Walnut Streets. An open green space at 36th Street, between Sansom and Walnut Streets, is the centerpiece of the shopping and dining area which also features a vibrant mix of retailers including The Penn Bookstore, operated by Barnes & Noble, Urban Outfitters, Eastern Mountain Sports, Computer Connection, Steve Madden Shoes and Douglas Cosmetics. (215) 573-2512, www.UCNet.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 Zipperhead, Eyes Gallery, 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 an ethnic, urban 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 Mike Stevens Menswear. (215) 887-7090, www.shopsimon.com

• In Chestnut Hill, more than 120 fine shops and boutiques line historic, cobblestone 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, Chico’s, The Happy Butterfly, O’Doodle’s Toy Store, Carol Schwartz Gallery and Intermission. (215) 247-6696, www.chestnuthillpa.com
• Franklin Mills Mall, Northeast Philadelphia’s super-sized discount mall, is Pennsylvania’s most visited attraction. Here shoppers will 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 three sections known as The Plaza, The Court and The Pavilion, the mall is home to more than 365 specialty shops, 8 department stores and more than 40 eateries. Among the highlights are Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, Versace, Oilily, A/X Armani Exchange, Tiffany & Co., Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma, Cartier and Build-A-Bear Workshop.
  The Plaza: (610) 265-5727, The Court and The Pavilion: (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, Owen Patrick 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, Pennsylvania, 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, Orb Silversmiths, Heart of the Home and Scarlett. (215) 862-5880, www.newhopepennsylvania.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 Giggleberry Fair, The Velvet Slipper, Country Accents, Upstairs Gallery, Early Settler and Sterling Leather make the Village a truly unique shopping experience.
  (215) 794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com

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