Location: City Center East
Top Things to do in City Center East
Top 10 Shopping in City Center East, Pennsylvania (PA)
One of the most historic cities in America, Philadelphia is an ideal place to spend a weekend - preferably a long one. Be sure to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed. Both are part of Independence National Historic Park. Philadelphia also boasts some outstanding art museums, including the Rodin Museum. The Franklin Institute Science Museum is one of many area attractions honoring the life and work of Benjamin Franklin, the city's most famous ambassador. After digesting all of that history, be sure you save room for a classic Philly cheese steak sandwich.
Restaurants in Philadelphia
1. Reading Terminal Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,685 reviews
Featuring over 80 concessions, this historic market has something for even the most eclectic of tastebuds.
Reviewed By normanandmarilyn - Caldicot, United Kingdom
This amazing market was all indoors and had every type of food offering you could possibly think of There was tables and chairs to sit at after you had chosen your wonderful food offering which went from Vegan to Chinese and from Pizza to Healthy
2. Xenos Candy and Gifts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
We carry a large selection of Philadelphia souvenirs, Cat's Meow Village, and delicious Asher's chocolates. We specialize in gift baskets and packaging, specially made by hand just for you. We also have a big vintage collection ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Elvis Presley to the Beatles, just to name a few. So if you're around Olde City, stop by or make Xenos your destination and say hello!
Reviewed By Z1720RRlisas
Looking for a simple Philadelphia T-shirt or sweatshirt not affiliated with one of the historic sites, Xenos is your best bet. Besides Philadelphia souvenirs, you’ll find some random collectible type things like reproductions of old metal lunchboxes. The owner, Tina, was very helpful in making restaurant recommendations, too. Glad we stopped in!
3. Lore's Chocolates
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Family owned and operated gourmet chocolate manufacturer & retailer located 1 block west of the Liberty Bell. A Philadelphia Tradition for over 50 years.
4. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,088 reviews
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (PMG)is a mosaicked visionary art environment, gallery, and community arts center that preserves, interprets and provides access to Isaiah Zagar's unique mosaic art environment and his public murals. The Magic Gardens site, Zagar's largest artwork, includes a fully tiled indoor space and large outdoor mosaic sculpture garden that spans half a block on Philadelphia's famous South Street. Inside, view PMG's ever changing exhibitions in two indoor galleries.
Reviewed By staceyp96 - North Andover, United States
I can’t recommend this place enough. It’s absolutely stunning. Both my teens and I loved it. Even as teens they could appreciate the beauty here. Younger ones will also be fascinated with the maze like structures and scavenger hunt while being introduced to a unique view of art. Make sure you have your camera as you can get some great photos.
5. AIA Bookstore and Design Center
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
6. Buffalo Exchange
8. Nexus Foundation
9. Arader Galleries of Philadelphia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
10. Biello and Muller Studio
TAGS
