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The Bourse
The iconic Bourse building in Philadelphia’s Historic District completed its transformation into The Bourse Food Hall, an artisan food and shopping market similar to Manhattan’s Chelsea Market and San Francisco’s Ferry Building, in November 2018.
The historic building turned dining destination showcases both local and out-of-town purveyors of a variety of cuisines.
In addition to food and drink, visitors can buy gourmet groceries and gifts — like artisanal cheese and charcuterie, fresh flowers, exotic spices and more — at the attraction.
The concept of The Bourse — meaning a “place of exchange” — was brought to Philadelphia in 1890 by George E. Bartol, a prosperous Philadelphia grain and commodities exporter.
The Philadelphia Bourse Building, the first commodities exchange in the United States, was completed in 1895. The building was one of the first steel-framed buildings to ever be constructed.
Kaiserman Company, Inc. purchased The Philadelphia Bourse Building in 1979, renaming it “The Bourse” and adapting it as a retail and office complex.
The 105-year-old Victorian building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Bourse Food Hall — Photo by Neal Santos
Celebrating more than 100 years as a center for commerce and trade, The Bourse completed a massive restoration in November 2018 to reopen as an artisan food and shopping market.
A handful of Philadelphia institutions have additional outposts in the revitalized space, including Scoop DeVille (ice cream), Mighty Melt (gourmet grilled cheese) and Barry’s Buns (creative sticky buns).
Prescription Chicken (chicken soup), Abunai Poke (Hawaiian poke bowls), Mi & Yu Noodle Bar (fast-casual noodle bowls) and more new-to-Philly tenants provide delicious tastes from nearby cities like Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, DC.
Gourmet grocery vendors include Penzeys Spices and Olive With A Twist.
The 21-and-over crowd can enjoy sips at The Bar by Bluebird Distilling, TAPS Fill Station and select vendors that also serve alcoholic drinks.
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The Visit Philly Overnight Package — booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 — comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia), overnight hotel accommodations and choose-your-own-adventure perks.