Convention Center District

A beautiful centerpiece to this district in the heart of Center City, the state-of-the-art Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) spans six city blocks - and is still growing. When the current PCC expansion project is completed in 2010, the downtown facility will boast the largest convention center ballroom on the East Coast, the largest contiguous exhibit space in the Northeast, and 1 million square feet of saleable space for conventions, trade shows, and meetings from around the world.

Beyond its role as a meeting space, the Convention Center is a cultural destination unto itself, with an impressive $2 million contemporary art collection.

Outside of the PCC, convention attendees, tourists, and locals all love this district for its infinite world of shopping destinations, where anyone can take advantage of Philadelphia's TAX-FREE shopping on clothing and shoes. On one end, the Convention Center is neighbored by The Gallery at Market East, the country's largest downtown shopping complex. On the other end, at 13th and Market streets, Macy's offers the latest in fashion and merchandise - as well as a three-story tall organ and annual holiday light show.

Delicious food can be found all around the Convention Center. Just across the street, Reading Terminal Market - a restored Victorian train shed - houses the oldest continuous farmers market in North America, featuring authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, Amish specialties, spices, flowers, fresh fish, and much more. Dining destinations like Maggiano's Little Italy, Hard Rock Café, The Field House, The Melting Pot, and SoleFood are all only one block away. And Chinatown, offering more than 50 authentic Asian restaurants, is within a short walking distance.

This bustling part of Center City is also conveniently close to the major theaters, museums, and concert halls on the Avenue of the Arts.

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