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Philly's Reading Terminal Market is an iconic part of the city's culture. Here are 10 surprising things I found inside.

Gabi StevensonJun 22, 2022, 01:42 IST

Philly's Reading Terminal Market is home to some of the most unique food and goods in the city.Aleeya Mayo/Insider; Gabi Stevenson/Insider

  • The Reading Terminal Market is a large public market in Center City, a Philadelphia neighborhood.
  • I grew up visiting the market for specific foods but never explored the whole site.
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The Reading Terminal Market is one of Philadelphia's most iconic spots for fantastic food and other local goods.

The Reading Terminal Market is as busy on the outside as it is on the inside.Aleeya Mayo

I was most familiar with the Reading Terminal Market's hot and pre-packaged food, so I was surprised to find a whole produce market inside.

The produce at Iovine Brothers looked colorful and fresh.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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There was also a full bar and kitchen in the heart of the market.

I was tempted to sit down and relax for a bit at Molly Malloy's.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

Another restaurant that surprised me was a retro-style diner.

I loved the inviting and nostalgic decor at Down Home Diner.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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There's more than just food in the market. I came across Amazulu during my tour, a shop that sells handmade jewelry.

The assortment of sterling silver jewelry at Amazulu immediately caught my attention.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

Local foods also captured my attention, like this beet juice from Lancaster County Dairy.

I can honestly say I've never seen bottled beet juice before.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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Another fun surprise I discovered was this fruit-flavored popcorn.

This colorful snack stood out among the other popcorn and crackers.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

I knew cold cuts and fresh cuts of meat were available for purchase, but I always missed the cases of fresh fish.

It was nice to see a selection of fresh fish in the middle of a major metropolitan area.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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I didn't know bacon came in this many flavors until I walked by this case.

This case full of bacon made me stop and stare.Gabi Stevenson/Insider

In the back of the market, I discovered a store that sold crystals and organically-grown herbs.

This was one of the biggest surprises of my afternoon in the Reading Terminal Market.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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Philbert the Pig, the "lucky" bronze statue that poops money into a glass box, is there for a good cause.

Reading about Philbert's story highlighted my trip to the market.Gabi Stevenson/Insider
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