The 23 Observations I Made When Going to Reading Terminal Market for the First Time

I recently went to Philadelphia to visit my sister. Even though I had been to Philly before, I had never been to Reading Terminal Market. All I knew about the place was that it was an indoor market and was featured in one of my favorite movies, National Treasure.

Here are my observations when I went to Reading Terminal Market for the first time:

1. Finally, I’m here.

A photo posted by Martin Daley (@daleyplanit) on Oct 24, 2016 at 10:12am PDT

2. Why is it called Reading Terminal Market?*

A photo posted by Julianne (Nikki) (@_juliannenicole) on Oct 17, 2016 at 7:59am PDT

*Reading Terminal Market is housed in a former train shed, known as Reading Terminal.

3. Oh my god there are so many donuts.

A photo posted by Kendra (@betterforme06) on Oct 16, 2016 at 5:55pm PDT

4. How am I supposed to pick a coffee booth?

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5. I see a peanut butter cup with M&M’s on it. I’m never leaving this building.

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6. Wow, there are great looking fruits and veggies. I would totally be willing to take broccoli back on the train with me.

A photo posted by caro appel (@appelrhhs) on Oct 22, 2016 at 9:37am PDT

7. I can see how this was a great hiding place for Abigail Chase in National Treasure.

8. There are so many people here. This is the best type of chaos.

A photo posted by Reino Cruz (@reinocruz) on Oct 20, 2016 at 10:03am PDT

9. Is there a system to this?

A photo posted by Stephen Robinson (@nov2874) on Oct 21, 2016 at 2:00pm PDT

10. Too much to eat, too little time.

A photo posted by Beka (@bekawilliams15) on Oct 18, 2016 at 3:20pm PDT

11. What is with Philly and pretzels?

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12. How do I arrange to live here?

A photo posted by Jamie Noonan (@jamiehair_) on Oct 22, 2016 at 12:28pm PDT

13. How old is this market?*

A photo posted by Stephen Robinson (@nov2874) on Oct 21, 2016 at 1:58pm PDT

*Reading Terminal Market opened shop in the mid 1800s.

14. I wish it wasn’t 10 a.m. because I would totally get ice cream.

A photo posted by Eunice SY Chung (@euniceschung) on Oct 10, 2016 at 7:42pm PDT

15. There are so many cookies to choose from.

A photo posted by Doc Foodie (@docfoodie) on Oct 12, 2016 at 7:15pm PDT

16. Why do they say hoagies like that?

A photo posted by Stacey (@staceybeaman) on Oct 10, 2016 at 10:50am PDT

17. I can’t believe this place is right in Center City.

A photo posted by Jessi Martin (@jessi_martinn) on Oct 24, 2016 at 4:48am PDT

18. I want to buy every single bag of candy I see.

A photo posted by Byrne Harrison (@stagebuzz) on Oct 6, 2016 at 4:01pm PDT

19. Why did I eat breakfast before coming here?

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20. If I lived in Philly I would for sure go broke at Reading.

21. How do I maximize my time here before my train back to DC?

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22. When can I come back here?*

A photo posted by Kathryn Labrum (@kllabrum) on Oct 8, 2016 at 7:45am PDT

*I thought this while still in the building.

23. This market is my new home.

A photo posted by sp (@sarahpaolan) on Sep 30, 2016 at 6:01pm PDT

Obviously I really liked Reading Terminal Market. I’m already planning my trip back. Those donuts and hoagies will be there with open arms to welcome me home.

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