November 28, 2022
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From food halls, to fashion malls and festive décor, Market East has something for everyone.
When Center City dresses up for the holidays, everything sparkles. There’s so much to do and so many ways to celebrate the season all throughout downtown Philadelphia. Festive holiday planters line the streets as epic light displays dazzle you day into the night, including the nostalgic tradition of Macy’s Light Show and Dicken’s Village and the Deck the Hall Light Show projected on the west façade of historic City Hall.
Additional winter attractions include Dilworth Park’s Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market and the Wintergarden, where visitors of all ages can warm up by toasty firepits, shine under the glow of twinkling lights and shop for locally-sourced gifts.
World-class dining, performing arts, museums and unique retail offerings are just some of the many amenities to explore while visiting during the holiday season. Center City is the complete package, all tied up with a bow. A great big, vibrant holiday experience unlike any other in the region.
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A five-star destination in Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Row offers Center
City’s best luxury shopping, dining and galleries. Be enchanted by the
twinkling orbs that dangle from treetops in Rittenhouse Square, shop
well-known, national brands for on-trend fashion or create a vintage charm
bracelet in a treasured local boutique. See and be seen while sipping on
the Square in elegant outdoor “chalets.”
Location: Walnut Street, west of Broad Street.
Attractions:
• Rittenhouse Square Tree and Menorah
• The
Nutcracker
at the Academy of Music
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Looking for gifts and goodies you can only find in Center City? Midtown
Village is home to an eclectic mix of independently owned and operated
restaurants and boutiques unique to Center City, Philadelphia. Find
handcrafted soaps and artisanal chocolates made on-site and shop for
Philly-centric gifts and apparel. Sip sophisticated cocktails in a funky
seasonal hot-spot or enjoy a cold beer at the city’s oldest tavern.
Location: Walnut Street to Sansom Street, east of Broad Street.
Attractions:
• Macy’s Light Show and Dickens Village
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Explore the cobblestone streets of America’s oldest diamond district- which
has so much more than just jewelry! After you shop for dazzling gemstones,
enjoy a holiday-themed boozy milkshake, attend a show at the Walnut Street
Theater and soak in the glow of picturesque holiday décor.
Location: Walnut to Market Street, east of Broad Street.
Attractions:
• Holiday Lights on Sansom Street
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It’s simple, with more than 1 million square feet of new retail, including
big box names you know and love, and independent boutiques, the Market East
neighborhood is a holiday haven. Shop ‘til you drop, grab selfies in front
of the enormous glowing ornaments at the Fashion District, grab a bite at
the historic Reading Terminal Market and explore this gateway to a variety
of restaurants, museums and more.
Location: Everything east of Market Street to Independence Hall
Attractions:
• The Fashion District
• Reading Terminal Market
• Lit Brothers Building Holiday Lights
• Snow Walk on East Market
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Home to the Shops at Liberty Place and a host of new restaurants,
retailers, and attractions, including the Parkway Museums, LOVE Park and
Dilworth Park, winter experiences are front and center. Stroll through the
Wintergarden at Dilworth Park where playful reindeer topiaries sparkle
under twinkling lights, ice skate at the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and
wander through the wooden booths at Christmas Village before settling in
with a warm drink in front of City Hall’s massive Holiday Tree.
Location: The west side of Market Street
Attractions:
• Comcast Holiday Spectacular
• Christmas Village
• Winter at Dilworth Park
• City Hall Holiday Tree
To make the most of the holidays and all that Center City has to offer, it’s a good idea to visit the Center City District holiday website, where you can plan your own holiday itinerary.
