Things to Do in Philadelphia

H&M

Philadelphia is home to two of these quick-turnover, fast-paced, low-cost fashion stores. The newer location...

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Urban Outfitters

This amazingly successful, ever-youthful chain started in these parts a while back, and eventually spread...

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Linu

This Antique Row shelter shop easily converts shoppers to the European way of sleeping -- on durable,...

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Macy's

This landmark store was once Wanamaker's, a Philadelphia classic and one of the country's first great...

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Borders

A vast selection is sold at this supersize bookstore, from classical to jazz, pop, and rock, with all...

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Petulia's Folly

Finding the kind of fashions that grace the pages of Lucky is just a matter of walking in the door of...

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Jacques Ferber

In the market for a $60,000 sable coat, or a sheared-mink scarf for a few hundred dollars? Beyond the...

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U.S. Mint

The U.S. Mint was the first building authorized by the government, during Washington's first term. The...

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St. Peter's Episcopal

St. Peter's (1761) was originally established through the bishop of London, and has remained continuously...

Gargoyles

Among Society Hill antiques shops, Gargoyles stocks everything from toothpick holders to mantels and...

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Mikveh Israel Cemetery

Philadelphia was an early center of American Jewish life, with the country's second-oldest synagogue...

Arch Street Meeting House

This plain brick building dates from 1804, but William Penn gave the land to his Religious Society of...

Cookbook Stall

The space is tight at this cookbook shop in Reading Terminal Market, but the outstanding selection and...

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Borders

Center City's main Borders (there's a Borders Express in Liberty Place) spreads its magazines, cards,...

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Gloria Dei (Old Swedes' Church)

The National Park Service administers this church, the oldest in Pennsylvania (1700). Inside the enclosing...

Knit Wit

In a sleek spot with windows on Walnut Street, Ann Gitter's Knit Wit specializes in contemporary fashions...

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Barnes & Noble

B&N's three floors (including a cafe) overlook Rittenhouse Square. The retailer stocks every imaginable...

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Niederkorn Silver

Antique baby items, dressing-table adornments, napkin rings, picture frames, and Judaica are featured...

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Eastern Mountain Sports

This superstore near U. Penn has a complete line for hiking, trekking, and camping. Brands include Timberland,...

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King of Prussia Court and Plaza

Aptly named, this is retail royalty: King of Prussia is, by some accounts, the largest mall in the country,...

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Gourmet of Olde City

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• Old City/Society Hill

J. Karma Boutique

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Bruges Home

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• Old City/Society Hill

Antiques Row

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• Center City

Bebe

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