Regarded as one of the best Farmers' Markets not only in Philadelphia but in America, The Reading Terminal Market is a terrific place to sample all the culinary grandeur Philadelphia has to offer. Experience the traditional Philly cheesesteak, a custom-made deli sandwich, or an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch hearty home-cooked breakfast prepared by local Amish farmers. Apart from the prepared foods, Reading Terminal Market boasts of over 80 vendors, offering a wide range of local and exotic vegetables, fruits, fresh fish and other seafood, local meats, poultry and other products.
Family owned and operated since 1914, Unclaimed Diamonds specializes in unclaimed diamonds- meaning not second hand, but jewels people had put deposits on or had put on layaway. New customers become responsible for the remainder of the balance, just like an assumable mortgage. It's as simple as that.
For more than 45 years, Safian and Rudolph have been noted for their countless styles of diamond engagement and anniversary rings. They have been one of Philadelphia's leading purveyors of all forms of gemstone jewelry at discount prices. Custom settings can be created for any type of stone. Repairs and adjustments done on site. Located just one block from Independence National Historical Park Visitors Center on historic Jewelers' Row (Sansom Street between 7th and 8th Streets).
The country's largest daily outdoor market, Italian Market purveys fresh produce, meats and dry goods from the nexus of the Italian community in South Philadelphia. Distinctly Italian hams like Sopresseta, Prosciutto, and Capicolla, special olive oils, cheeses and other rare imported foodstuffs are available at the myriad of shops and stands. Giant sandwiches and the infamous "Philly Cheesesteak" are peddled from various eateries. The market's biggest claim to fame came when featured during a scene in the 1976 film "Rocky" where Sylvester Stallone embarks on his famous run, ending up on the steps of the Art Museum, a distance over seven miles.
A collaboration of several independent businesses and local artisans, the Urban Princess Boutique is a gem of the Quaker City’s oldest fabric district. On offer here is a wide range of unique gifting items, apparel and delightful local souvenirs that you wont find at your regular urban shopping centers. Beautiful and unusual hand-crafted jewelry, rare beauty products such as handmade soaps and brilliant local souvenirs are stocked at this wonderful boutique. If you’re tired of your run-of-the-mill departmental stores and malls, Urban Princess Boutique would make for a welcome change.