Macy's on Market Street

One of my favorite places to shop used to be Strawbridge and Clothier on Market Street, but they were bought out by Macy's and their flagship store was closed. So, the last grand department store left on Market Street in Philadelphia is Macy's at 13th and Market Streets-- very close to the convention center... caddycorner, I think.

The deparment store is called the Wanamaker Building because it used to be Wanamaker's Department store, then was Lord and Taylor, and now is Macy's (if you want a local perspective on the story, check out this article) -- whatever it's called, it's a landmark, and worth seeing since you'll be so close to it anyway.

There's a huge pipe organ on the second floor, as well as a famous statue of an eagle, and also has a little cafe on the third floor that overlooks a huge center court in the middle of the building... which I've heard is a nice place for lunch (but I can't find their menu on the web!). Christmas is the really beautiful time for the store, but I think you'll enjoy a stroll through in the summer, too. Browse the designer labels and maybe get a little something at the cafe... or just take in a little air conditioning.

The daily schedule for the Wanamaker Organ (that I got off it's "Friends of the Wanamaker Organ" page) follows:

Here is the schedule for regular daily 45-minute recitals:

Monday-Saturday 12pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 5:30pm
Wednesday, Friday 7pm

This is one of the better places to shop, preferable over The Gallery... perhaps I should write a little warning post about The Gallery right now...