Area Info -- Ross and Kathy's Wedding Site

Shopping Communities
Antique Row on Pine Street Just six blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, antique-lovers can hunt for treasures in the shops along Pine Street (from 10^th to 18^th). From colonial heirlooms to 1950s kitsch, there’s something for everyone along this eight-block stretch known as "Antique Row." Restaurants and coffee shops provide a chance to rest your feet and admire your purchases.
+Jeweler’s Row Ross’s Note- You will probably never find a larger collection of jewelry stores in one place outside of NY City. Prices, selection, and quality are drastically superior to the mall ‘chain’ stores. And most places will ‘work with you’ on any price. Jeweler’s Row is America's oldest Diamond District (est. 1851) and one of the largest. Here hundreds of independent jewelry stores line the brick paved streets with virtually an unlimited selection of fine jewelry at greatly discounted prices. Located one block from Historic Independence Hall and a short walk from the new Pennsylvania Convention Center, Jewelers' Row is on Sansom Street between 7th and 8th Streets and on 8th Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Hours vary, but most shops are open Monday-Saturday 9:30 am-5 pm (Wednesday to 8:30 pm), Sunday 11 am-5 pm.
Manayunk -- Manayunk, PA What happens when people discover the charm of a canal-edged Main Street just minutes from Center City? You get Manayunk — over a half-mile long, with over 65 shops and galleries and scores of restaurants. Shoppers and diners enjoy the wealth of possibilities, from Pacific rim relics to contemporary housewares and designer clothing. Le Bus is just one of the many Manayunk establishments offering relaxed dining inside and out.
New Hope -- New Hope, PA Unique shops, restaurants, galleries and studios line the streets of historic New Hope, PA, a charming Bucks County town just 35 miles north of Philadelphia. New Hope, formerly a colonial-style town, is now an artists’ mecca filled with specialty shops, restaurants and galleries. The town sits on the banks of the Delaware River, and its Main Street is lined with outdoor porch bars and restaurants, some with great river views. New Hope is just a few miles from Washington Crossing, along River Road in Bucks County, PA.
Peddler’s Village -- Lahaska, PA Take a spin on the splendidly restored, 1922 Grand Carousel at Peddler’s Village. This charming, colonial style town offers 75 specialty shops plus a variety of restaurants and 166 room inn. Special events occur throughout the year, including: Evening in a Colonial Kitchen; Scarecrow Competition Display; and Teddy Bear’s Picnic. People of all ages enjoy shopping, crafts, live entertainment Peddler’s Village is located between New Hope and Doylestown, in Lahaska, PA.
Rittenhouse Row Shoppers love Philadelphia! Strolling on Walnut Street, you’re in the heart of Rittenhouse Row, surrounded by over 200 upscale dining, retail and cultural establishments. This is one of the nation’s most exclusive shopping neighborhoods, stretching from the Avenue of the Arts (Broad Street) to 21^st Street, between Spruce and Market Streets. Rittenhouse Row is brimming with art galleries, haute couture boutiques, national retailers, specialty shops, luxurious spas and salons, restaurants and cafés. Whether you’re looking for a bargain, a bauble or a baguette, you’ll find it here. Francis Jerome, Sophy Curson, Nicole Miller and Ralph Lauren are among the streets big-name retailers.
+South Street New York has Greenwich Village, L.A. has Melrose Avenue and Philadelphia has South Street! South Street was the city limit in William Penn’s plan for a "greene Country Towne." Today, it is urban to the max — bustling with a wide variety of restaurants, stores, galleries and performance venues. If you’re looking for "the hippest street in town," head south, between Front and 9^th. You’re sure to find some youthful action. And Don’t forget to check out the action on weekends and evenings, when the locals come out to play. A thriving commercial hub since colonial times, South Street has been reborn many times. Since the 1970s South Street has been an eclectic shopping and dining area of Philadelphia. From Front Street up through 9^th, one now finds specialty boutiques intermingled with traditional chain stores and eateries of all kinds. More serious restaurants and additional shops spill over onto the numbered streets flanking South. There are several venues for small theater and live music. This diversity invites an equally diverse crowd to mingle and enjoy the eccentric and trendy scene, which is especially popular with younger visitors. Take your teenagers to South Street and you might even get them to a museum.
Shopping Malls and Complexes
The Bourse Shopping Mall The Bourse, a unique urban shopping mall, is located just east of the Liberty Bell on 5^th Street, between Market and Chestnut. This delightful, late-Victorian building first opened in 1895 as home to Philadelphia’s maritime, stock and grain exchange, and was renovated in 1982 as an office and retail complex. With its airy atrium food court and many gift and souvenir shops, The Bourse is a convenient and refreshing stop for visitors to the historic district.
+Franklin Mills Mall Ross's Note- Franklin Mills is right on the Bensalem/Philadelphia border, less than 10 minutes from where Ross and Kathy live and the Sleep Inn Hotel. Franklin Mills, the Landmark of the Discount Shopper, offers bargain hunters top designer names at up to 60% off designer merchandise every day — with no sales tax on clothing in Pennsylvania. This 1.7 million-square-foot enclosed mall is located only 15 miles from Center City Philadelphia and is home to 200 great stores, two food courts, seven theme restaurants and a 14-screen movie theater. Daily shuttle services from Philadelphia hotels, airport and train station is available. Shuttle service is also available on Academy Bus Lines departing from the Port Authority weekly in New York City.
The Gallery at Market East One of the nation’s largest urban shopping center, spanning nearly four blocks, is home to nearly 170 stores and 40 eateries. In addition, some 50 pushcart merchants offer a variety of unique items.
The Italian Market There’s a piece of Italy hiding in Philadelphia. It’s the Italian Market, an outdoor and storefront culinary delight . Discover meats, cheeses, spices and produce the way they were meant to be enjoyed: fresh, local, lovingly purveyed. Small, family-run restaurants, and cafés surround the main corridor, which stretches along 9^th Street between Christian Streets to Wharton Streets. It’s just across the southern border of center city. So put on your walking shoes and prepare for an adventure!
+King of Prussia Mall Three miles south of Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia The Plaza & The Court, the Nation’s largest retail-shopping complex, visitors will find shopping options for all budgets. They can choose from eight department stores (more than any other mall in the world) and hundreds of specialty shops such as Louis Vuitton, Gianni Versace, Abercrombie and Fitch, The Limited and The Gap, more than any other mall in the world! Shoppers never pay sales tax on clothing in Pennsylvania.
+Neshaminy Mall – Bensalem Ross's Note- Neshaminy Mall is less than 5 minutes from where Ross and Kathy live and the Sleep Inn Hotel. Featuring over 120 department stores, specialty shops and eateries plus a state-of-the-art, 24-screen stadium seating cinema, Neshaminy Mall offers terrific shopping, dining and entertainment for the whole family!
Reading Terminal Market The Reading Terminal Market, at 12^th and Arch Streets, was established in 1893 and is the nation’s oldest continuously operating farmers’ market. Visitors enjoy eating virtually every type of cuisine, from soul food to Asian and Middle Eastern dishes to traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare — all available from largely family-run stands. Cooks come to the market for the very freshest in meats, poultry, fish and specialty ingredients. Cooking demonstrations and cookbook signings are frequent events. The northwestern corner of the market is primarily devoted to Lancaster County Amish merchants who bring their farm-fresh products and distinctive prepared dishes. Sit-down eateries are scattered throughout the market. Cookware, plants and flowers, books and many other items are also available.