Total Square Footage: 1,080,000 sq. ft. Anchors: Big KMart / Burlington Coat Factory
The Gallery at Market East is ideally situated between the Pennsylvania Convention Center, a 1,200-room Marriott Hotel and one of Philadelphia's top tourist destinations - Independence Hall. It is the largest retail complex in downtown Philadelphia at 1 million square feet, and is also the city's second largest transit hub. The center's shoppers are comprised of a unique mix of residents, workers and visitors. With 60% of center sales from local residents, The Gallery at Market East clearly caters to an established local market. Over 300,000 workers in a dense urban environment shop the center as well, comprising 15% of the center's customer base. More than 14 million people a year pass through The Gallery each day because the four blocks of great stores and eateries preside over one of the city's busiest transportation hubs.