Jewellers' Row houses the world's oldest diamond district. Sansom Street between 7th and 8th Streets and 8th Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets.
Pine Street's Antique Row offers an interesting assortment of collectibles. Pine Street between 9th and 12th Streets.

The Gallery at Market East, on Market Street between 8th and 11th Streets, is one of the largest urban shopping centres. Rittenhouse Row, found in the heart of Philadelphia's premier business districts is home to several national stores as well as
Philadelphia-grown boutiques.

South Street District, between Front and 11th Streets, has always been a funky and fun place to shop and dine. Chain stores are mixed in with one off retailers. Tel: 215 413 3713, www.south-street.com.

Outside Philadelphia, King of Prussia Mall is a huge shopping complex. Among the highlights are Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Versace, Tiffany & Co., Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma and Cartier. The Plaza, tel: 610 265 5727, The Court and The Pavilion, tel: 610 337 1210, www.kingofprussiamall.com.