The 5 Best Neighborhoods For Shopping in Philly

May 5, 2022
| 10:15 AM

Are you craving some retail therapy? Well, we have good news! There are plenty of places to treat yourself to a day of shopping in Philly. Grab your besties and check out our top 5 neighborhoods, designed for you to shop ’til you drop!

Spend Away in These Philly Neighborhoods For Shopping!

1. Old City

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Philly’s Historic District, a.k.a Old City, brings you great vibes and even better indie boutiques. Not to mention, there are so many local artists and designers with galleries to showcase their killer work. Old City is also one of the few Philly neighborhoods to participate in “First Fridays,” where some of these galleries and shops stay open late on the first Friday of the month. They’ll host events with live music, food, special sales, and more! Head to 2nd and 3rd St, from Race to Market, where all the shopping magic happens!

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📍Old City

2. Northern Liberties

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Northern Liberties is just north of Old City, so why not head there next? The heart of the shopping scene in NoLibs is along 2nd St between Germantown Avenue and Spring Garden Street. You’ll find antique shops, charming boutiques, cafes, gift shops, and more as you explore one of the best neighborhoods for shopping that Philly has to offer. Be sure to check out Art Star, a popular gallery-like store with everything from home decor to handmade clothing, while you’re there. Get ready to fulfill your every shopping desire!

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📍 Northern Liberties

3. Fashion District

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We are so glad Fashion District Philadelphia made its debut in 2019! This one-stop shop is the perfect way to spend a day in the city. It’s filled with all of your favorite fast-fashion stores – like Forever21, Primark, and H&M to name a few. There’s also an arcade, a movie theatre, and plenty of awesome restaurants! You can even take a quick shopping break and stop by WonderSpaces, the immersive art show. The options are endless at the Fashion District, so definitely take full advantage!

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4. South Street

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South Street has the best combination of fun gift shops, used book stores, vintage clothing shops, and eccentric music stores. It’s full of one-of-a-small businesses with unique items. The neighborhood is also known for its art galleries, tattoo parlors, and the famous Fabric Row; home of the seamstresses, tailors, and upholstery shops. Plus, we have to mention the many food options (Tattoed Mom, MilkBoy, and Jim’s Steaks are some of our faves!). You might spend a little too much money on this shopping spree, but at least you won’t go hungry!

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📍 South Street

5. Main Street Manayunk

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Main Street in Manayunk is probably one of the trendiest neighborhoods for shopping in Philly, but it’s worth the hype! Main Street is the go-to spot to find the coolest furniture and home decor. Plus, you can’t go wrong with jewelry, beauty products, lingerie, clothes, or practically anything in Manayunk. With top-notch scenery, some of the best restaurants and cafe’s, and endless shops, you have to make your way to Main Street in Manayunk ASAP. We hope you love it as much as we do!

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📍 Main St

Now That You're Shopping Spree Ready...

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The 5 Best Neighborhoods For Shopping in Philly