The Neighborhood

Safe. Pleasant. Walkable. Thriving.
Experience drama, beauty, mystery, romance and adventure all revealed in the fascinating stories hidden in four centuries of American paintings and sculptures at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture and cuisine with a stroll through Chinatown, our next-door neighbor, and a stop at America 's first authentic Chinese friendship gate. Or visit the Reading Terminal Market, one of the oldest and largest farmer's markets in America.

Hop on the Philadelphia Trolley Works just a block away from the convention center's main entrance and enjoy an enlightening and entertaining sightseeing tour with cultural highlights and historical tales.

You can enjoy tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes at…
The Gallery at Market East, the largest urban shopping mall in the nation, offering an eclectic mix of regional and national stores such as The Gap, Old Navy, Children's Place, Guess and Aldo.

• Philadelphia 's new Macy's offering the latest in fashion and merchandise.
• The Shops at Liberty Place featuring more than 60 shops and restaurants.