Market East
Market East
| Type | Commercial District |
|---|---|
| Location | Center City |
| ZIP code(s) | 19107 |
| Boundaries | Roughly Market Street to Arch Street, 8th Street to City Hall |
| Adjacent | Chinatown, Old City, Washington Square West |
| Major streets | Market Street, 10th Street, 11th Street |
| Transit | Market-Frankford Line, SEPTA Regional Rail (Jefferson Station), Patco |
| Landmarks | Reading Terminal Market, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Fashion District |
Market East is a commercial district in Center City Philadelphia centered on Market Street between City Hall and 8th Street. The area serves as a major retail and transit hub, anchored by Reading Terminal Market, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and the Fashion District Philadelphia shopping center.
Character
[edit | edit source]Market East is primarily commercial rather than residential:
- Major transit connections
- Shopping and retail
- Convention center traffic
- Office buildings
- Historic architecture mixed with modern development
Major Destinations
[edit | edit source]Reading Terminal Market
[edit | edit source]- Historic public market since 1893
- Local vendors and restaurants
- Major tourist destination
- Diverse food options
Pennsylvania Convention Center
[edit | edit source]- Major convention and trade show facility
- Connected to hotels
- Economic driver for Center City
- Events throughout the year
Fashion District Philadelphia
[edit | edit source]- Retail and entertainment complex
- Opened 2019 (replaced The Gallery)
- Shopping, dining, entertainment
- AMC movie theater
Transit Hub
[edit | edit source]Market East is a major transit convergence point:
- Jefferson Station: All Regional Rail lines
- Market-Frankford Line: 8th, 11th-12th, 13th stations
- PATCO: Connection to New Jersey
- Bus routes: Numerous lines
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA Regional Rail: Jefferson Station (all lines)
- Market-Frankford Line: Multiple stations
- PATCO: To New Jersey
- Walking: Central Center City location