Art & gifts · South Street
Garland of Letters
on South Street, with 6 more shops within a short walk
New Age bookshop, gifts, and metaphysical supplies. A South Street institution for crystals, incense, tarot, and spiritual books.
Hours
- Monday
- 12pm–6pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm–6pm
- Wednesday
- 12pm–6pm
- Thursday
- 12pm–7pm
- Friday
- 12pm–7pm
- Saturday
- 12pm–7pm
- Sunday
- 12pm–6pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Liberty Bell (11 min walk) and Penn's Landing (12 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Street parking / Headhouse Sq.
- South Street shops
- Noon–10pm most days
- @garland.of.letters
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From Garland of Letters Bookstore
Philadelphia's Oldest New Age Independent Bookstore
Garland of Letters Bookstore, Philadelphia is one of the oldest new age Independent Bookstore filled with collections of texts across many traditions: Yoga, Christianity, Judaism and Kabbalah, Buddhism, Islam, Ayurveda, Paganism, Taoism and more – each page contributing to a rich cultural and spirit
Shops a few minutes away
All of South Street →- Repo RecordsRecords & music · 506 South St1 min walk
- South Street Art MartArt & gifts · 530 S 4th St3 min walk
- Retrospect VintageVintage · 508 South St3 min walk
- Condom KingdomArt & gifts · 437 South St3 min walk
- Atomic City ComicsEntertainment · 638 South St4 min walk
- B-Bop VintageVintage · 619 S 4th St5 min walk
Before you go
What are Garland of Letters's hours?
Garland of Letters is usually open Sun–Wed 12pm–6pm, Thu–Sat 12pm–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Garland of Letters?
Garland of Letters is at 527 South St in South Street, Philadelphia. It's near Liberty Bell (11 min walk).
Is Garland of Letters open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 12pm–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Garland of Letters?
The closest option for South Street is Street parking / Headhouse Sq.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from SEPTA.
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