Where in Philly gets you all happy inside? Today Erin shares her love for Reading Terminal Market:
Reading Terminal Market is the place to be.
Ever since I’ve moved to Philly, I try to hit up my obsession, Reading Terminal, as often as possible. Attracting an average of 120,000 visitors per week, this fantastic market is not only filled with a plethora of local food options, but in an accessible location.
The history of the market is fascinating. Did you know that the Reading Terminal Market dates back to 1680? It didn’t look the same – instead, there were a bunch of informal markets around the vortex of Market Street. It became more formal in 1693 and had a pretty good run until 1971 when Reading Company declared bankruptcy. Luckily, the revival of the market sparked during investments for seasonal foods and impromptu piano concerts in the 1980s into what we currently enjoy today.
Need any more reasons to hit up this Philly favorite?
Mark your calendars to visit Reading Terminal Market in the summer: on July 19th the Sidewalk Sizzle will have with grilling and Ice Cream, and Pennsylvania Dutch Festival on August 7-9th.
Readers, what do you love about Reading Terminal?
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