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Adrese
Simple, spare, and smashing, this award-winning boutique has been...
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AIA Bookstore & Design Center
Run by the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of...
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Antiques Row
Pine Street from 9th Street to 12th Street has long been Philadelphia's...
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Banana Republic
The well-known chain's Philadelphia flagship store is set in...
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Bauman Rare Books
An antiquarian bookstore with volumes dating as far back as the...
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Brooks Brothers
This is the oldest men's clothing store in America, founded in...
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Chestnut Street Transitway
The Chestnut Street Transitway, which extends from 8th to 18th...
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City Sports
Besides sports equipment from in-line skates to bike helmets...
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Daffy's
Housed in an attractive Egyptian deco-style building, Daffy's...
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Dan's Cancellation Shoes
Shrewd shoppers come here for Ferragamo slingbacks, Prada sneakers...
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Fabric Workshop and Museum
A nonprofit arts organization runs this center and store dedicated...
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Crafts Center City
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G. B. Schaffer Antiques
Fine 18th-, 19th-, and early-20th-century American furnishings...
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Gallery at Market East
A block north of Chestnut Street is Philadelphia's landmark effort...
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Giovanni's Room
Focusing on books dealing with gay, lesbian, and feminist topics...
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Halloween
If the sheer quantity of baubles crammed into this tiny shop...
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Hibberd's
Rare and used books, remainders, and a large selection of unusual...
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Holt's Cigar Company
Stogie aficionados make a point of stopping by this cigar emporium...
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J. Crew
Classic styles that are timeless and trendy at the same time...
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J. E. Caldwell
A local landmark since 1839, the store is adorned with antique...
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Kitchen Kapers
From one store in South Jersey, this family business has grown...
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Lele Design
Body-conscious styles and gorgeous fabrics are local designer...
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M. Finkel & Daughter
Late-18th- and early-19th-century American furniture, needlework...
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Macy's
Macy's displays the chain's classic merchandise in the spacious...
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Market Place East
Market Place East, across from the Gallery, is in a historic...
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Mid-City Camera
This major stock house carries a large line of darkroom equipment...
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Moderne Gallery
Vintage furniture from the 1940s and 1950s put a new spin on...
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Nicole Miller
You can find loads of this successful designer's quirky scarves...
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The Original I. Goldberg
This store is hip and practical, with an emphasis on sporting...
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Parfumerie Douglas Cosmetics
A wide selection of major brands of perfume, cosmetics, and beauty...
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Plage Tahiti
This leading showcase for promising young high-fashion designers...
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Polo/Ralph Lauren
The city's entry in the Lauren retail empire of classically styled...
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Reading Terminal Market
The roots of the Reading Terminal Market date to 1892, when the...
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Robin's Bookstore
Not the biggest bookstore in town, but this is definitely the...
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Robinson Luggage
This shop at Broad and Walnut carries moderate to expensive brands...
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Roth Camera Repairs
If you have camera trouble, here's the place to go. The store...
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School Gallery of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Stop here to see rotating exhibits of works by faculty, alumni...
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Scriven
Designer Keith Scriven started selling handmade jewelry from...
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Sherman Brothers Shoes
This discount retailer of men's shoes has name-brand merchandise...
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Shops at Liberty Place
At 16th and Chestnut streets is the upscale Shops at Liberty...
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Shops at the Bellevue
The elegant Shops at the Bellevue include Polo-Ralph Lauren...
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Sophy Curson
Don't expect to find fashions in this shop that dates back to...
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Stiletto
Seeking comfort shoes? Not here. Look to sexy, sky-high styles...
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Ten Thousand Villages
Woven rugs, pottery, carvings, and other handcrafted gifts made...
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Tiffany & Co.
This is the local branch of the store, famous for its exquisite...
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Touches
Upscale shoppers come to this attractive shop for its handmade...
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Usona
Furniture and accessories are what the owner calls "global modern,"...
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Vintage Instruments
Antique strings and woodwinds are displayed here; the store specializes...
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W. Graham Arader
This is the flagship store of a highly respected chain that stocks...
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Wayne Edwards
Stylish without being intimidating, the store carries exclusive...
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Williams-Sonoma
High-quality cookware, appliances, glassware, dishes, and interesting...
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