106 Best Places to Shop in Pennsylvania, USA

The flagship shop of the locally based national chain takes up three floors of an elegant Rittenhouse Square building (once someone's mansion, of course). The sales floors that encircle the grand stone staircase are brimming with lush colors, floral patterns, and vintage and unique styles that offer a departure from the ordinary. Pretty jewelry, stylish shoes and handbags, and other accessories add an enchanting femininity to fashion. Head downstairs for the brand's BHLDN bridal line featuring an array of dreamy wedding dresses, elegant jewelry, bridesmaid dresses and more. Downstairs also offers a selection of Anthropologie's lauded home line, including candles, glassware, pottery, pillows, and mirrors. Be sure to check out the third floor for racks of bargain-priced sale items, and don't forget to look up at the towering first-floor ceiling of the onetime front parlor.

Half a mile north of Intercourse village in an unassuming house, this large store is filled to the rafters with hand-stitched quilts made by Amish and Mennonite women. These are authentic works of art hand-stitched in traditional designs such as Broken Star and Double Wedding Ring. Sizes from full to king are on offer, as well as wall hangings and quillows (quilted pillows). A large selection of fabric is also sold.

The shelves of employee-owned Farley's, a New Hope institution since 1967 and nicely renovated in 2023, hold ample choices, including books about the region. Staff picks, signed copies of local writers' works, children's books (in a special area), small press favorites, and cards and book-related merch: it's all here for the browsing, with staff happy to offer suggestions.

Harriett's Bookshop is the first shop from owner Jeannine Cook, who opened it in 2020. The store, which is named for Harriet Tubman, was created with the mission of celebrating female authors, artists, and activists, and has become a hub for Black culture in the city. Harriet's hosted the launch of Will Smith's book tour in 2021, and regularly hosts cultural events. Wander in for a curated selection of books, many by black authors, or schedule a visit during one of the events.

Serious shoppers will want to make a trip to King of Prussia Mall, the largest retail shopping complex on the East Coast. The Plaza, Court, and Pavilion at King of Prussia provide elegant places to stroll and shop. There are nearly 400 specialty shops and six department stores, including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, and Crate & Barrel. The mall is about 20 miles from downtown; SEPTA Bus 124 or 125 from 17th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard runs to the mall.

More than 40 stores are tucked into this cheery shopping village with a Pennsylvania Dutch spin. It's touristy, but Kitchen Kettle satisfies shopaholics looking for souvenirs, home decor, or fashion. A dozen of the places here are dedicated to food: You can shop for jam and olive oil or stop for a local ice cream and some Lancaster-roasted coffee. It's a popular attraction for bus tours, so the scene can get hectic. To do it all over again tomorrow, get a room at the Inn & Suites right in the village itself.

America's oldest candy shop is truly a wonderland of sweet treats, with a wide assortment of beautifully made handcrafted delights, such as chocolate assortments, clear \"toy\" candy, seasonal goodies, and candy-filled gift boxes. (They also have an incredibly rich hot chocolate during the colder months.) While perusing, you can learn all about the history of this lovely shop that first opened in the 1800s.

Locally beloved Wilbur Chocolate carries an array of confections, from the famous solid chocolate Wilbur Buds to chocolate-covered marshmallows and dark chocolate caramels. There is candy-related memorabilia and equipment displayed throughout, and candy makers work behind a giant window so you can see the Wilbur process.

This is the flagship store of a highly respected national chain that stocks the world's largest selection of 16th- to 19th-century prints and maps, specializing in botanicals, birds, and the American West.

Tucked away in the rear of the Independence Visitor Center, this locally owned shop sells souvenirs made by area artists. You can purchase unique Philly-focused items such as clothing for kids and adults, ornaments, stickers, pictures, cards, jewelry, and much more. You'll need to enter the building to access the shop, but it's worth a look.  This is an ideal spot for a rest near all the historical sights.

They don’t make shops like this University City mainstay anymore. An international newsstand, stuffed with foreign periodicals, newspapers, postcards, and hip art publications, they also run a café of sorts, offering coffee, tea, and chocolate, and an old-school smoke shop selling specialty tobacco products. The patio seating is small—enjoy your paper and espresso with a little people-watching and feel like a displaced revolutionary or European or both.

In the countryside 2 miles south of downtown West Chester, this book lover's refuge in a large converted, five-story 1822 barn has nooks and crannies filled with more than 300,000 used and rare books on almost every subject, along with vintage maps and prints.

Stunningly simple earrings, bracelets, and necklaces are designed and handcrafted locally at this store-workshop by two women (Anna Bario and Page Neal) who create environmentally friendly pieces. All materials are reclaimed, ethically sourced, or retrieved using low-impact practices. Even the packaging—reclaimed glass bottles with cork stoppers—is green. Appointments are preferred

You don't need an admission ticket to the Barnes Foundation to shop at this well-curated space that showcases distinctive artisan-made items for the home, jewelry, and accessories in a range of prices, as well as books and artsy souvenirs related to works in the museum. 

Cute and clever housewares and more from artisanal makers fill this small shop, called by the owners a modern general store. The tempting choices, including stationery and cards, pillows and candles, pantry staples and kitchen items, and some picks for kids, aren't inexpensive, but they are distinctive. Another location is in Queen Village.  

This delightful little bookshop has choice selections of fiction, art, cookbooks, and biographies invitingly displayed in the heart of Chestnut Hill's commercial corridor. There is also a healthy-sized section of Philly-centric books as well as kids' and young-adult books.

This shop is filled with unique clothing and toys for haute tots. Specialties include handmade goods, imported fashions, Philadelphia-themed clothing, and styles not available elsewhere.

Beneath the royal-blue canopy and white-marble entrance, you can find a large department store full of avant-garde Italian imports and dozens of other styles and designers, from Oscar de la Renta to Dior. The store has departments for extra tall, large, and short men; formal wear; and shoes; and there's free valet parking and many tailors on the premises.

The charming, worn-in feel of this store lined with wooden shelves befits the merchandise for sale: the focus is on rare, small-press used and new books, although it's not unheard of to find a $4 Hardy Boys paperback next to a first-edition Edward Gorey. The store also acts as a venue for fringe musicians from near and far. Follow Brickbat on Instagram (@brickbatphilly) to stay abreast of the latest arrivals.

A maze of vendor stalls in an old warehouse space, this shopping experience can send you home with original artwork and crafts, antique knickknacks, and vintage clothes, depending on your retail desires.

In a log cabin behind the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Historical Park, this gift shop sells souvenirs related to the American Revolution, including T-shirts, and snacks. It also has a small, handy (no other food is sold in the park) luncheonette, with indoor seating and outdoor picnic tables, serving a limited, affordable menu with hamburgers, tuna sandwiches, and similar fare, plus desserts. Proceeds support the privately owned chapel. A secondhand bookstore is behind the chapel, too.

Rent adult road, mountain, and hybrid bikes—helmet and lock are $5 extra. Located in a small strip mall away from the cute shops but across from an entrance to Wissahickon Valley Park and convenient to the running/biking trail along Kelly Drive to the Philadelphia Art Museum.

French Art Deco, Modernist, and post-war furniture and objects from the 1940s and '50s tempt discerning collectors at this fine establishment, which has moved to a large, open space in northeast Philadelphia from its original Rittehouse Square townhouse.

Established in 1994, the studio's work continues to excel, with distinctive jewelry in gold and platinum made right behind the counter. The shop also sells an excellent collection of crafts in wood, glass, pottery, and silver.

You’ve seen shops like Cardenas Oil & Vinegar Taproom in small-town downtowns all across the country. At this Italian Market shop, they’ve got the requisite refillable oils and vinegars (in flavors that include blood orange and coconut) but distinguish themselves with a serious lineup of rare, unadulterated elixirs sourced from Italy, Spain, and even South Africa. The team is generous with samples.

This small boutique is filled with a wide array of locally made jewelry, unique accessories, and vintage clothing. There's also home decor items, handbags, and fun gift items. It's a fun shop to browse while exploring Old City. 

Coming to Saturday's farmers' market, open 10 am–2 pm, is reason enough to stroll around Clark Park with a coffee, fresh bread, and a hunk of cheese. The market grows in size in relation to the fairness of the weather. The park, especially from May into September, often has additional events on weekends, including the Clark Park Music Fest, Shakespeare in Clark Park, and craft fairs. The Green Line Cafe is a good coffee shop on the opposite corner.

A nicely curated selection of ethically made goods from U.S. and global brands and artisans that support fair-trade practices fill this tempting shop. Home goods, stationery, accessories, bags of all sizes, candles, and gifts for kids are for sale at different price points, so there's something for almost everyone.  

Part record store, part music gear store, this laid-back spot has a great selection of vinyl that's not huge but nearly all of note. Similarly they often have some obscure synths and music effects boxes that have been refurbished and are reasonably priced.