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Reading Terminal Market


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 299 attractions in Philadelphia
Traveler Description: The Reading Terminal Market can trace its origins to early Philadelphia when farmers would sell their produce in the middle of East Market Street.  By more »
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Attraction type: Flea/street market, Other
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Address: 12th and Arch Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel: 215 922 2317

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5 of 5 stars
jonny57   2 contributions
Stafford
Oct 2, 2009

A great market, excellent food and an awesome experience more

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4 of 5 stars
59greatbooks   11 contributions
Tennessee
Sep 28, 2009

An extremely nice, well lit, easy to navigate, farmer's market and shopping/browsing venue. Spend and hour or most of the day. Try to go when the Amish stalls are open. Informative website. Relatively inexpensive parking. more

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5 of 5 stars
lahardy96   8 contributions
Chicago
Sep 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Based on some people's descriptions of the market, I was planning to skip it, if it wasn't for a guy at our hotel recommending it for lunch. It's amazing, and can't be described, you just have to experience it for yourself. It's definitely not your typical foodcourt, with over 50 stores, it's a market. And there is about anything you... more

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5 of 5 stars
linzy383   20 contributions
Orlando, Florida
Sep 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

So many choices! Make sure you find a a cinnamon roll in the Dutch area. They're amazing! more

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5 of 5 stars
meliachia   29 contributions
North Carolina
Aug 24, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We took the Phlash trolly to this stop. We wern't sure what to expect or if it would be good for a family, but we LOVED it! There is so much to see and eat (as well as some shopping). I had a great Gyro, my daughter (5) had a super sub but the show stopper was my husband's Thai... more

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3 of 5 stars
TheodensQueen   16 contributions
Stamford, CT
May 31, 2009

This is the East Coast's equivalent to Seattle's Pike Place Market. All different kinds of specialities, there's something to satisfy anyone's appetite. Try the ice cream shop, best ice cream I've tasted in a long time! more

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5 of 5 stars
Catou   67 contributions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 28, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Huge Food Market, open seven day a week. Cuisines from around the globe, whatever your heart desires, it's pretty certain you can get it here. Pennsylvania Dutch (and Amish) food counters, Specialty cheese shops, seafood, meat, produce, so many restaurants, they truly have everything. Be sure to stop at the Amish Lancaster Co. for freshly-squeezed Orange juice, Metropolitan or Le... more

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4 of 5 stars
Fiero116   11 contributions
Youngstown, OH
Apr 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a tightly packed assault on the senses. It's noisy, packed, brightly lit, and full of smells- some good, some not so good. After downloading the brochure with a map of all the different kiosks/shops/stalls I planned out where I wanted to go. After getting there I threw my plans out the window. You just gotta roll with the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Traveler0714   59 contributions
Mechanicsburg, PA
Apr 10, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I came here on a bus trip and it dropped me off right at a door. I was surprised when I walked in. I saw so much fresh food and it smelled so good. The market has everything from ice cream to apples to pigs feet. There are fishermen who are selling great looking fresh fish. There were butchers cutting... more

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5 of 5 stars
neptunechic   56 contributions
headingsouth
Mar 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a wonderful city food market with many choices of good food stalls. Everything from Thai, chinese, italian deli, pizza, Pennyslvania Dutch etc... There is a herb and spice concession that has just about everything. I would definately put this on the itinerary if in the area. Good stop for lunch. It is across the street from the Convention... more

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Reading Terminal Market Address

12th and Arch, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel: 215 922 2317