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Reading Terminal Market Review
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Reading Terminal Market 
- Address: 12th and Arch Sts., Market East, Philadelphia, PA | Map It
- Phone: 215/922-2317
- www.readingterminalmarket.org
- Category: Markets/Bazaars
- Location: Center City
Fodor's Review:
The market is nothing short of a historical treasure and a food heaven to Philadelphians and visitors alike. One floor beneath the former Reading Railroad's 1891 train shed, the sprawling market has more than 80 food stalls and other shops, selling items from hooked rugs and handmade jewelry to South American and African crafts. Here, amid the local color, you can sample Bassett's ice cream, Philadelphia's best; down a cheesesteak, a hoagie, a bowl of snapper soup, or a soft pretzel; or nibble Greek, Mexican, Thai, and Indian specialties. From Wednesday through Saturday the Amish from Lancaster County cart in their goodies, including Lebanon bologna, shoofly pie, and scrapple. Many stalls have their own counters with seating; there's also a central eating area. An open kitchen offers regular demonstrations by some of the region's top chefs. The entire building is a National Historic Landmark, and the train shed is a National Engineering Landmark.
- Open: Mon.-Sat. 8-6, Sun. 9-4
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