Philadelphia Shopping
Franklin Mills- 1455 Franklin Mills Circle, follow signs from I-95. Located just on the edge of Bucks County, this is the largest mall in the city, and is home to many ritzy stores such as Saks 5th Avenue, Nordstrom, and Bally Shoes. There are over 200 stores in this 1.8 million sq. ft. mall. For your entertainment there is a 49th Street Galleria, which has bowling, roller skating, and other such activities. There is also a variety of restaurants to choose from. Open Mon.-Sat. 10am. to 9:30pm. And Sun. 11am. to 6pm.
Shops at Liberty Place- 1625 Chestnut St. between 16th and 17th Sts. 215-851-9055. A wonderfully designed 60- story glass tower, Liberty Place is riddled with exits to all sides. It contains over 70 stores and 15 restaurants, as well as a parking garage right underneath the complex. Open Mon.- Sat. 9:30am. to 7pm. and Sun. from noon to 6pm.
Market Place East- 701 Market St. between 7th and 8th Sts. 215-592-8905. Open Mon.- Sat. 10am. to 6pm. with late hours until 8pm. on Wednesday, and Sun. from noon to 5pm. One of the less expensive shopping centers in the area, Market Place offers a Dress Barn, and a Ross Dress for Less, as well as many others. The most convenient mall in the area to eat and shop, as there is a huge food court on the first floor of the complex.
The Gallery at Market East- 8th to 11th and Market St. 215-625-4962. Located right next door to the Philadelphia Convention Center, the complex is four floors, and contains over 170 stores and restaurants. Some better known stores include The Hardshell Cafe, and Strawbridge's. Also contains a food court for your convenience. It's open Mon.- Sat. 10am. to 7pm. and Sun. from noon to 5pm.
Shops at the Bellevue- Broad and Walnut Sts. 215-875-8350. The bottom floors of the Colonial Hotel have been turned into a collection of some of the most upscale stores. Stores include Ralph Lauren/Polo, the third largest in the world, and others such as Tiffany and Co., and Rizzoli. Open from 10am. to 6pm. on Mon. through Sat.
King of Prussia Court and Plaza- One half mile south of I-276. 215-265-5727. The King of Prussia is the second largest mall in America and by far Philly's most popular. Stores include Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Lord and Taylor. Plenty of parking available. Store hours are daily 10am. to 7pm.
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