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RETAIL NEIGHBORHOODS
"I love to wander around Philadelphia, down Walnut Street all the way down to the Delaware River...all those little streets, it’s almost like being back in England."Simon Doonan
Creative Ambassador-At-Large, Barneys New York
Unconventionally Diverse
Thanks to the proximity of Chinatown, the ever-bustling Market Street East and the historic Reading Terminal Market (a culinary cornucopia of fresh and prepared foods), Philly's Convention Center area defies convention. The Convention Center itself is undergoing a major expansion, slated for completion in early 2011. The area draws enormous numbers of out-of-towners each year, and features several major hotels to provide them all with a good night's sleep. Macy's is steps away, as is the Gallery at Market East – an urban mall that hosts 40,000+ shoppers per day.
Thanks to the proximity of Chinatown, the ever-bustling Market Street East and the historic Reading Terminal Market (a culinary cornucopia of fresh and prepared foods), Philly's Convention Center area defies convention. The Convention Center itself is undergoing a major expansion, slated for completion in early 2011. The area draws enormous numbers of out-of-towners each year, and features several major hotels to provide them all with a good night's sleep. Macy's is steps away, as is the Gallery at Market East – an urban mall that hosts 40,000+ shoppers per day.
CONVENTION CENTER
RETAIL HIGHLIGHTS
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Macy's |  |
Staples |
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MarketPlace East featuring: Ross Superstore, Dress Barn |
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The Gallery at Market East: Indoor mall with 160+ shops including: Burlington Coat Factory, Old Navy, Foot Locker, Nine West Outlet, Bath and Body Works |
RESTAURANT HIGHLIGHTS
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Chili's |
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Hard Rock Cafe |
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Maggiano's Little Italy |
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Sole Food Modern seafood in the renowned PSFS building |
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The Melting Pot |
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13 in the Marriott Hotel Inspired American Cuisine |
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Chinatown 45+ Asian restaurants and specialty shops |
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Reading Terminal Market One of the country's oldest farmers' markets |
NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST
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City Hall |
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Chinatown Friendship gate |
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Franklin Square |
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Independence National Historical Park |
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Liberty 360 Sound and Light Show |
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Loews Philadelphia Hotel |
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Marriott Featuring three nearby hotels |
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Masonic Temple National Historic Landmark with stunning architecture |
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National Constitution Center Leading lodging company with three of their brands represented in this area: Marriott Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn Marriott |
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Pennsylvania Convention Center |
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
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The Liberty Bell |
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The Trocadero Theatre 19th century Victorian theatre concert hall |
FEATURED DEVELOPMENTS
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The Pearl 100 contemporary residences in the heart of Chinatown |
