Philadelphia can be a shopaholic’s dream come true. The city and surrounding area are full of stores, from big box department stores to the smallest boutiques. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, a new outfit, or a way to dress up your home, you’ll find it in Philly.

What’s on offer when shopping in Philadelphia depends on where you go. Some areas focus on small businesses while others cater to major brands. Whether you’re looking for local shops, designer clothes for cheap, or tasty locally produced foods, here are a few spots to check out when shopping in Philadelphia.

For the Small Business Lover: East Passyunk Avenue

East Passyunk Avenue in South Philly is known as one of the best restaurant areas in town. Its shops also have a lot to offer, particularly to shoppers who are looking to support small businesses. Take a stroll up and down the avenue and you’ll find stores offering unique gifts, such as Occassionette and Nice Things Handmade. If you’re looking for toys, you’ll find them at Tildie’s Toy Box, which specializes in non-tech, gender-neutral toys. Urban Jungle sells everything you need to add some green to your decor, while clothing stores such as Metro Men’s and A Man’s Image can keep men looking stylish.

For Local Food: Reading Terminal Market

There are a few places to get delicious, locally produced food in Philly. If you want all those places under one roof, you’re going to want to head to Reading Terminal Market. Once there, you can pick up a loaf of freshly baked bread from Metropolitan Bakery, get some produce from Fair Food Farmstand or Iovine Brothers, and grab a bouquet from Market Blooms. The market also has stalls selling cheese and dairy products, Pennsylvania Dutch specialties, and seafood.

For Bargain Lovers: The Outlets

If you want to get the full outlet experience, you’ll need to drive more than hour out of the city, to reach the Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Limerick. But a few major department stores have also recently opened their own outlets in Center City. Over at Market East, Century 21 offers designer clothing for lower-than-expected prices. Near Rittenhouse Square, Nordstrom Rack has three floors of clothing, shoes, and accessories, while the Bloomingdale’s Outlet at Liberty Place has clothes for women, men, and kids.

For Every Store Imaginable: King of Prussia Mall

If you want to get access to pretty much every store imaginable, it might be worth it to hop in your car (or take a bus) and head out to the King of Prussia Mall. Located about 25 miles outside of Center City, the mall is home to more than 400 stores and seven department stores. You’ll find everything from designer boutiques such as Louis Vuitton and Burberry to your basic mall brands like the Gap and J.Crew. Along with clothing stores, the mall has a selection of toy stores, mobile phone stores, and home decor and furniture stores.

Lots of shopping options is just one of the great things about living in Philadelphia. With so many stores to choose from, you’ll be sure to never run out of the things you need.

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