Roots: "Be sure to get on their mailing list, as sales here are not usually advertised."
Omoi Zakka: "Don't be afraid to speak with the staff about what you're browsing for. They're sure to have some advice and steer you towards something lovely."
Breakaway Bikes & Training Center: "Give yourself some time to chat with the folks on staff here. letting them know your needs gives them the best opportunity to help you."
Founded as a sneaker boutique for those who absolutely must have the latest and rarest cult kicks, Ubiq has matured into a place for unique casual men's...
Located in the Manayunk section of the city, this quaint little shop offers a great opportunity to browse, or happen upon the perfect gift. They carry...
Located between the Liberty Place towers in Center City's hotel district, this sleek shopping complex offers an impressive array of over 60 retail tenants,...
It can often be a drag to go shopping and find that shops carry similar things, or things that just don't seem all that original or exciting. Enter Roots in...
Billed as the city's Antique Row, Pine Street is home to numerous high-end stores and curiosity shops that cater to seasoned and novice collectors alike....
You may not think a gift shop run by the American Institute of Architects to be a go-to place for shopping. But in Philadelphia it is, and when we say it's...
First opened in 1892, the Reading Terminal Market is a great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. Just about any time of the day is perfect for a...
Home to more 400 stores, boutiques and restaurants, King of Prussia Mall is one of the country's largest shopping centers. Recognized as the East Coast's...
Billed as the oldest and largest working market in the US, historic 9th Street looks, sounds and smells more or less as it did when it was founded in the...
Comprised of more than 300 stores, this is the oldest diamond district in the country, with many stores under their fifth generation of family ownership....
Granted, Philadelphia's not generally held in the same esteem as Los Angeles, Miami or New York when it comes to shopping, but maybe it should be. After all, you don't have to pay a sales tax on any clothes you purchase here, and there's a growing cadre of sought-after indie designers who are making their mark on the fashion world. With that in mind, the city's shops are legendary for their selections of vintage clothing, particularly so on South Street, Pine Street (aka Antique Row) and in Old City. For a taste of more current fashions, there're places like King of Prussia Mall and the Shops at Liberty Place. To cultivate an avant-garde or hipster vibe, look to the eclectic shops along Liberties Walk or Piazza at Schmidts, both in Northern Liberties. For shopping of the non-sartorial kind, you'll find public market places located throughout the city, notably the Reading Terminal Market in Center City and South Philly's famous Italian Market on 9th Street.
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