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Cheesecave at the Chestnut Street Di Bruno Bros. Credit: R. Kennedy for GPTMC

With a wonderful mix of urban shopping districts and some of the nation’s largest retail centers, you’ll need an extra bag to bring everything home!

Tax-Free Shopping

Go ahead, get that extra pair of shoes at the King of Prussia Mall or browse the high-end shops of Rittenhouse Row as clothing and shoe purchases are tax-free.

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  • Di Bruno Bros.

    A glistening specialty food emporium providing a veritable feast for the senses

    Cheesecave at the Chestnut Street Di Bruno Bros.

    The Di Bruno Bros. specialty store on Chestnut Street is an absolute must-see if you appreciate food. At all. Seriously. This place is very close to a boutique foodies heaven.

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  • Omoi

    A touch of Japanese clothing and culture — and a little punk, too

    Japanese-inspired clothing and accessories at Omoi

    A touch of Japanese clothing and culture — and a little punk, too

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  • Via Bicycles

    Bikes on bikes on bikes

    The frames climb all the way to the ceiling at Via, a long-running cash-only destination for unique rides, parts, repairs and bike-nerd conversation. (Plus, there’s a free tire pump outside the front door)

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  • Ps and Qs

    Mind your apparel, guys

    At this new menswear boutique, heritage brands—Herschel Supply Co., Pendleton—share racks with trendy labels—Norse Projects, Warriors of Radness. Each piece has been thoroughly vetted to be on point, right down to the stripes on the Richer Poorer socks and the masculine scents of the rugged candles.

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  • Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

    Gear up for outdoor adventures

    The adventure lover’s go-to store, EMS lines its shelves and racks with durable hiking, camping and biking gear, plus footwear and clothing. College IDs get students 20% off full-price EMS-brand items and 15% off national brands.

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  • Avril 50

    Papers and coffee from around the world

    With a selection of international coffee, chocolate, tobacco and tea and an array of postcards, this tiny shop tucked along charming Sansom Street is a must-stop for lovers of foreign cultures. They can also browse a newsstand that holds newspapers, academic journals and high-end fashion magazines from countries and continents as diverse as Europe, China, Israel and Lebanon.

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  • Urban Outfitters

    Hometown of the popular clothing and houseware chain

    People head to this bi-level shop for all-things urban cool, including men’s and women’s fashions, as well as funky housewares. The store receives many of the chain’s most up-to-date items, thanks to the fact that its headquarters calls Philly home.

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  • The Porch at 30th Street Station

    Fresh air and fresh fare

    A new initiative spearheaded by the University City District, the Porch at 30th Street Station attracts both travelers and locals with food trucks, farmers markets and live entertainment.

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  • Piper Boutique

    Dress up with all-natural clothing

    The stock changes daily at this all-natural women’s clothing boutique, the first location outside of New York. Piper Boutique celebrates rustic style and textile traditions, and the staff is devoted to personalized attention for all customers.

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  • Penn Bookstore

    One of the largest bookstores in the city

    Often a stop on author book tours, the University of Pennsylvania’s bookstore carries more than 80,000 titles, making it one of the largest bookshops in the city. Students and visitors can also find Penn apparel, home décor, electronics and baked goods at the coffee shop.

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  • Penn Book Center

    Unoffical university bookstore alternative

    Functioning as an unofficial alternative to the University of Pennsylvania’s bookstore, this spot acts as a clearinghouse for new and used textbooks and scholarly and classic works. Local poets gather here for a poetry reading series and what may be the largest poetry section in the city.

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  • American Apparel

    Simple tees made in the USA

    American-made basics abound in a rainbow of colors at the University City location of this scenester-approved outfitter. All clothing is made in the United States.

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