Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia

Reading Terminal Market

‘America’s Oldest Farmers’ Market’

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Reading Terminal Market is the country’s oldest continuously operating farmers’ market, which is like a small town of it’s own, considering that it covers 1.7 acres. You have ground entrances on Filbert Street to the south, Twelfth Street to the West, and Arch Street to the North.

Interesting Facts and History of Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market opened its doors in 1892 and there were 380 merchants in its first year of operation, in which the market had nearly full occupancy for the following 60 years.

Reading Market Terminal in Philadelphia - Farmers' Markets in PhiladelphiaThe market during the early years had good and bad times. So many things happened from decade to decade, until 1994 when the Reading Terminal Market Corporation was formed to help operate the market with the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Here is when the revitalization program began, focusing on new tenants and promoting the market, bringing back the yesteryear’s.

The market, which has over 80 merchants, has so much to offer, filled with local produce, baked goods, fresh eggs, milk, meats, poultry, seafood, ethnic and specialty foods, cookbooks, handmade crafts, jewelry, and clothing. It has become a family within a family between the local merchants, who also help support each other by buying local for their needs.

With so many things to do in Philadelphia, the Reading Terminal Market has one hundred thousand Philadelphians and tourists pass through the market every week. The market is next door too two Marriott Hotels, a Hilton Garden Inn, and you have such tourist destinations as the National Constitution Center, Independence Mall, and the Liberty Bell. Did you know that the market has been featured in such scenes from these four movies filmed here : Blow Out, Witness, Trading Places, and National Treasure.

Come be a part of what the City of Philadelphia has to offer and visit the Reading Terminal Market. It will be an experience that you won’t forget.

Location

51 North 12th Street (12th & Arch Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Hours

Monday – Saturday  |  8 am – 6 pm  (Note : some of the restaurants close after 5 pm)

Sundays  |  9 am – 5 pm (Note: not all vendors are open on Sundays)

Holidays – The Market is closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Parking

12th & Filbert Street garage  |  Parking Discount

Phone

(215) 922-2317

Web Site

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