Reading Terminal Market
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"Get a little of everything"
The Reading Terminal Market offers a little bit of everything. You can grab some fresh produce, get a pork sandwich, and finish up with some ice cream. The kids like the fact that they could walk around and pick out what they wanted to eat. Also they enjoyed watching the vendors make their food. Great place for a cheap weekend trip.
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"Wonderful"
Reading Terminal Market is a great place to go to! There are tons of different places to eat at and little vendors. There is incredible food from almost any ethnicity you can imagine. It gets really crowded however; so make sure to keep kids close by. If you are a foodie, this is the place for you.
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"Yum, yum, yummy!"
I will admit that we had no idea this place existed and we stumbled upon it by accident. We were looking for a place to eat breakfast and saw a sign for the Down Home Diner. We went inside and saw a virtual wonderland of food vendors! We weren't disappointed with the Down Home Diner, the food was excellent. There was so much to see, sample and buy in the market. You could spend hours there, but the kids will lose interest way before then. We managed to get there at just the right time before it got too crowded. I could see this getting very hectic if you went during peak times.
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"Too hectic, too crowded"
For little kids this is not the spot. They won't be interested in the food, for school kids I still think it is too crowded and too many choices. For the teens they might like it. Too me there is too much in too small of a place. Young kids not in strollers might feel overwhelmed. There are too many other good things to do in Philly. Go without the kids if you must.
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"Reading Terminal Market"
SO FUN!!! Our kids LOVE coming here. There's so much to see and even more to eat. Thursday-Saturday the Amish vendors are in, so try to go then. Don't miss the pancake counter - your kids eyes will pop out when they see the size of these pancakes! You and your kids will have a blast!
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"Let the kids pick their lunch in a historic market"
What's the perennial problem when you're traveling with kids of different ages and tastes? What to do for lunch.
This enclosed farmers market is a fun and bustling scene for lunch or a snack - and with 80 vendors, there's something to please everyone.
Leave yourself some time just to browse. Children will be fascinated by the array of wonderful things on display: homemade fudge, kaffir lime leaves, linens from Provence. You can buy artisinal bread and local cheese for a picnic lunch or purchase food from one of the many restaurants - your choices range from sushi to cheesesteaks. And if its authentic Pennsylvania Dutch food that you're after, this is a great spot to find it, with over eleven vendors selling everything from pickles to shoo-fly pie.
There are several seating areas, the largest in the center of the market. It can be tough to find a seat so you may want to send on member of your party on a scouting mission. Regulars are used to the tourists and are usually willing to share tables if you ask nicely. Sometimes a jazz combo or other band will be playing to entertain the diners.
If you like to cook, you'll likely find the market's many ethnic and gourmet shops a temptation. A number of the merchants do offer shipping, so you might be able to send goodies home.
It's about an eight-block walk over to the market from the Independence Hall area, so if your kids are up for it, you could easily hoof it over here for lunch and avoid the tourist traps in Old City.
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"Local Flavor"
The Reading Terminal Market is for the hungry. Filled with individual food stalls run by local merchants, you can get all of the Philly classics (hoagies, cheesesteaks, PA Dutch pretzels), as well as fresh meats, cheeses, produce and baked goods. There is something for everyone here, and lunchtime is great for people-watching.
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"Fun with the Family"
If you’re hungry and you don’t know what to eat, or if you’re planning a picnic, stopby the Reading Terminal Market, where farmers and merchants from around the Philadelphia area (many of them Amish) sell very fresh produce, cheese, fish, meats, baked goods, and much more. There are over forty different restaurants and lunch stands, offering everything from cheesesteaks to sushi.
While you’re in the area, head across the street and up the stairs to the old Reading Terminal, which has been converted as part of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This cavernous hall was at one time the main train station in downtown Philadelphia.
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"Good Food"
The Reading Terminal should be visited more than a couple of times if you're staying close by. There are so many different restaurant choices inside it can be hard to choose. The kids will like the sweet shops and the shopping that can be done inside. Definitely try the Amish Diner for breakfast!!
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"Hang on to your kids"
The Reading Terminal Market is an experience. We're glad we took the kids, because it's like nothing they've seen before. The variety of goods for sale and people in the market is something to see. On the other hand, it's kind of difficult if you have more kids than hands. Weaving the kids in and out of the not-particularly-kid-friendly crowd was a challenge, as was refraining from losing any of them. We had a good lunch there, and then headed across the street to the Christmas railroad model, which was a disappointment. It was placed between fiberglass and difficult for the kids to see; not that it mattered much because it wasn't impressive anyway.
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"Fun for shopping and people watching"
There are many varieties of stores, so there's something for everyone! It's great to get some food, take a seat, and then people watch, too. Lots of fun.
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"Interesting and Fun"
Many cultures and a lot of good food!! If you have a picky eater you have a lot to choose from.
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"Yummy food, great atmosphere"
For a child who has only experienced grocery shopping at a supermarket, Reading Terminal Market is a wonderful old world experience. Vendors selling their home made specialties make for wonderful smells. You've got to try the Mennonite baked goods. It is a unique experience for children.
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