Where the city meets the suburbs, preppy is forever the fashion.

by Contributor

In Short
A few blocks along cobblestoned Germantown Avenue comprise the Hill's own main street, peppered with chain stores. Antique boutiques dominate the shopping district, with specialty shops in between. Amid these "Roadshow"-watcher's establishments are garden stores, children's boutiques, art galleries and gourmet shops. There's also Kilian's Hardware, Chestnut Hill Sporting Goods, the Cheese Shop, Zipf's Candies and a farmers' market.

11/12/02

My favorite part of the city!

by amartiner

For a truly comfortable, enchanting stroll on any Saturday, I LOVE Chestnut Hill. Restaurants and shops are great.

08/30/02

A small town in the city

by ek_bushnell

Chestnut Hill is a quaint town and feels far removed from Philadelphia despite still being within the city limits. With the cobblestone streets and great shops and restaurants, its the perfect place to spend a Saturday. I fell in love with Chestnut Hill the first time I went and decided to stay. It's a great neighborhood to live in as well as visit!

• Pros: Great Shops, Lots of Parking

08/28/02

quaint and funky

by chefpeg

Chestnut Hill has a variety of shops and people. There is always something stirring. The Farmers Market is one of the best in the city for the shop owners are friendly and know what you want.

08/22/02

Shopping on the Hill

by lweisberg

Shopping in Chestnut Hill is a unique Philadelphia experience. The stores are varied and comprehensive. The atmosphere is friendly and "small town". The scale of the buildings and the street encourages leisurely strolling. There are great restaurants and coffee bars to refresh you and the kids. All in all, it's a wonderful shopping scene.

• Pros: small town ambience, good parking, friendly

08/20/02

the place to shop

by msv1937

Beautiful historic shopping district, situated in a unique historic section of the city.

• Pros: individual shops, attractive, clean
• Cons: congested traffic

08/19/02

Charming and fun

by cwlane

A great place to spend a few hours or a whole day. Charming atmosphere and fun places to browse and shop. Great restaurants too. Whats not to like.

08/19/02

It's Number One!

by bhepler

Chestnut Hill Hotel was great! The service was great and the room was very quiet and restful.