 For an upscale shopping excursion, head to Rittenhouse Row where you’ll find more than 200 high-end retailers, restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, salons and spas, and more. If vintage is more your style, the Northern Liberties and Old Town neighborhoods boast shops and galleries in a popular locale. And for a little bit of both upscale fashion and vintage wares, a stop at City Center is what you’re after. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offers an eclectic mix of urban shopping districts and astounds visitors with tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes, so there’s every reason to take advantage of the bounty before you and shop ‘til you drop before returning to the luxurious comfort of your bed and breakfast to marvel over your treasures as you enjoy a crisp glass of wine.
A visit to Philadelphia isn’t complete without a lengthy stop at the Reading Terminal Market. As the nation’s oldest continuously operating farmer’s market, you can truly have a Philadelphia culinary experience. Sample foods from primarily family-run stands offering authentic Philly Cheesesteaks, traditional Pennsylvania-Dutch fare, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, and just about everything else in between. You’ll not only fill up on fantastic fare, you’ll also browse through handmade crafts, American quilts, produce, flowers, pottery, cookware, and a section of the market dedicated to the Amish community from Lancaster County. You’ll leave the market laden headed back to your bed and breakfast with bags of scrumptious foods, a satisfied stomach, and peace of mind, knowing you seized the opportunity to experience Philadelphia’s extraordinary and historic Reading Terminal Market.
Your Philadelphia culinary adventure is only beginning at the Reading Terminal Market, dive into Chinatown for flavorful fare, head to a neighborhood tavern for a pint and hearty pub food, enjoy al fresco dining during warm weather seasons, reserve a table at an exquisite four-star establishment, and don’t, of course, leave town without tasting an authentic Philly Cheesesteak, made with chopped beef and melted cheese. Restaurants vary their recipes and swear by the results, so you’ll be able to decide between thinly sliced beef or a chunkier style, creamy Cheez Whiz or the melted original, a light role or crunchy, and many other selections. No matter what style cheesesteak you choose, you’ll be able to say that on your bed and breakfast vacation to Philadelphia, you had an authentic Philly Cheesesteak!
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