OLD CITY. Need to take a break from hitting the pavement in pursuit of Philly's many historic sights? This Center City mall is just the place to do that, its three levels of choices include home-grown favorite Strawbridges as well familiar chain retailers like Lane Bryant, Express, Old Navy, Guess and Modell's. Four blocks and four stories of great shopping.

KING OF PRUSSIA. One of the country's largest and most well-known shopping destinations, the King of Prussia Mall features just shy of 400 shops and stores, including anchors Bloomingdale's, JCPenney, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Sears and Strawbridge's. In addition to all the great retailers, shoppers find more than 40 different dining choices, ranging from casual places like Rock Bottom Brewery and California Pizza Kitchen to more upscale eateries like Bamboo Club and Morton's.