Philadelphia and the Countryside - Press Room

This holiday season, Philadelphia’s making it easy for shoppers to stay within budget thanks to an online gift guide featuring 50 thoroughly thoughtful and completely unique presents priced between $10 and $100. Beginning November 21, the gift guide, along with a customized Google Map featuring all 50 shops (sortable by gift category, store name and neighborhood), will appear on gophila.com/holidays, where anybody can enter to win all of the presents (valued at approximately $2,400). As an added bonus, budget-conscious shoppers who book their accommodations on gophila.com/holidays will receive a $50 gift toward their stay valued at $150 or more. Here’s a look at some of the featured items priced at $25 or below:
 

• Mexican Bank – This handmade and hand-painted Mexican bank is perfect for spendthrifts. If the saver wants the money, they have to break the bank—literally. $24. Eye’s Gallery, 402 South Street, (215) 925-0193, www.eyesgallery.com
• Saint and Sinner Cork Stoppers – These whimsical bottle stoppers add an angelic and devilish touch to any bottle of wine. $20. Pinot, 227 Market Street, (215) 627-WINE, www.pinotboutique.com
• TSOP CD – Assemble a collection of Gamble & Huff’s Sound of Philly music. $10 and up. Philadelphia International Records, 309 S. Broad Street, (215) 985-0900, ext. 219, www.gamble-huffmusic.com
• Silk Sleep Masks – Drift off to sleep any hour of the day or night in soft, cozy comfort. $24. Kellijane, 1721 Spruce Street, (215) 790-0233, www.kellijane.com
• Naked Chocolates – This large assortment contains 25 pieces of chocolate heaven, handmade on site and filled with butter creams, cherry cordial, marzipan and all kinds of other heavenly delicious delights that are worth every calorie. $20. Naked Chocolate, 1317 Walnut Street, (215) 735-7310, www.nakedchocolate.com
• Giant Where the Wild Things Are Puzzles – Giant puzzle pieces—some as large as five inches—turn into room-sized scenes from Maurice Sendak classic children’s book. $15. Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2008-2010 Delancey Place, (215) 732-1600, www.rosenbach.org
• Hipster Tees and Onesies – Edgy, hand-screened designs by local artists on 100% cotton tee-shirts and onesies make a great gift for the tot who has it all. $24. Art Star Gallery, 1030 N. 2nd Street, (215) 238-1557, www.artstarphilly.com
• The Tie Wallet by Parvenu Leisure – Recycled vintage neckties are re-fashioned into wallets (for men and women) with slots for credit cards, cash and more. $18. Mew Gallery, 906 Christian Street, (215) 625-2424, www.mewgallery.org

The complete gift list is available today at gophila.com/pressroom and will be live on gophila.com/holidays beginning November 21.

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside® a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region’s vitality. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.

Contact(s):

• Cara Schneider, (215) 599-0789