Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia Perks Get a quick pick-me-up and a taste of Pennsylvania’s thriving coffee culture when you stop into one of these locally owned shops touting house-roasted beans and a creative vibe. PA MUST-VISIT mARKETS Get a taste for local culture and only-in-PA flavors when you shop local at these bustling markets. READING TERMINAL MARKET Around since 1892, this urban farmers market — pronounced RED-ing — is located on 12th and Arch Streets in Center City Philadelphia. Open daily, find stalls filled with fresh produce, cheeses, meats, seafood, and more. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, take the 75-minute walking tour to learn about the history of this vibrant market. LANCASTER CENTRAL MARKET As the oldest farmers’ market in the nation, people gather here to shop, catch up over a cup of coffee, and experience the charm of Amish country. Taste regional fare including Pennsylvania Dutch sausage, bread and butter pickles, and scrapple, which is pork scraps and cornmeal. Open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. BUTCHER’S FARM MARKET A farmers’ market in the truest sense, this shopping spot in Newport is located just two miles from where its fruits and veggies are grown. Highlights include a sweet-smelling bakery (expect whoopie pies and cakes), Country Kitchen (try the ham bean soup), and meeting Hunter, the black Labrador of market owners, Mark and Stacey Butcher. CENTRAL MARKET With more than 50 vendor stalls to peruse, a trip to Downtown York’s Central Market is a must-do activity. Grab a chewy, hand-rolled pretzel from Foltz Pretzels or a piping-hot pizza from Zanelli’s. Market Days are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and offer everything from live music to locally grown goods. BROAD STREET MARKET Established in 1860, this historic complex serves as Harrisburg’s home for all-things-local. Check out some 40 vendors in the Stone Market and grab one of Lou Lerant’s burgers from The Harrisburger and snatch a cake doughnut from Evanilla in the Brick Market. Pop in and shop on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. MARKET HOUSE Known as the “Heart of Meadville,” locals and out-of-towners come here six days a week to purchase fresh goods and artisan knickknacks in a well-established community environment. The market dates back to 1870. Highlights? Take a cooking class or dine at The Market House Grille. EASTON PUBLIC MARKET This two-year-old, grassroots open-air market in Easton offers visitors a chance to support regional farmers five days a week. While here, do dinner for up to 12 people as vendors prepare plates for you at a chef’s table. Another option? Attend a cooking demonstration. SHOP L OCAL By Laura J. Downey Little Amps Coffee Roasters (Harrisburg) Caffeine and music effortlessly collide at this hip coffee roaster where you can shop for vinyl records while enjoying a cup of creamy, cold-brewed coffee on nitro. La Colombe Coffee Roasters (Philadelphia) Single-origin beans with complex tasting notes (think white grape, coconut, and saffron) are the draw at this indie coffee shop with multiple locations. New Holland Coffee Company (New Holland) Take a seat at this casual coffee shop, and enjoy specialty coffee drinks paired with freshly baked pastries, gourmet sandwiches, and healthy salads. La Prima Espresso Company (Pittsburgh) Carefully crafted espresso blends and fair-trade coffees are the name of the game at this Italian-style espresso bar and certified organic roaster with three locations. Alabaster Coffee Roaster & Tea Co. (Williamsport) Sip on a cup of pour-over coffee made from award-winning, ethically sourced coffee beans from around the globe at this quaint coffee shop and roaster. visitPA.com 19
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