Philadelphia also has a fantastic scene if you want to branch out from your normal shopping parameters. This city prizes its independent shops so you can count on running across some real gems in South Street and Old City. In these uber-hip districts you’ll find everything from gourmet sneaker shops to vintage clothing. Antiques hunters should head to Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill, where quality colonial-era treasures await. Even the gigantic Center City has plenty of interesting boutiques tucked between the big name retailers.