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My Phillyosophy: See the city past its limits. visitphilly.com/towns A world away is just See the City Past minutes away—no more Its Limits than 60 of them, in fact. Getting There Just outside of Center City , you’ll find sprawling parks and Table of Contents glorious gardens, picture-perfect main No car? No problem. streets, lush vineyards and ZipCar makes it easy to Getting There 3 more distinctive charms discover Philly’s towns. Bucks County reserved almost exclusively The car service owns more Bristol CHESTNUT HILL 4 for suburban settings. than 350 cars in more than Doylestown 5 With just a turn of the 25 Philly neighborhoods, New Hope 6 Flip through this guide ignition key, you can be on and they’re all available to Chester County and discover some of the your way to exploring the members. Rentals include Kennett Square 7 attractions, restaurants, sites and attractions of the gas, insurance and 180 free shops and events that give Phoenixville 8 Towns of the Philadelphia miles per day. zipcar.com each of the 15 Philadelphia West Chester 9 Countryside in 60 minutes region towns and neigh- Delaware County or less. Manayunk, the Public transportation borhoods—found in Bucks, Media 10 nearest neighborhood, is options abound as well. Chester, Delaware, Mont- Wayne 11 just 15 minutes away by car, SEPTA runs numerous rail gomery and Philadelphia Montgomery County while Doylestown clocks in and bus lines that pro- counties—a style and per- at about a 60-minute drive. vide service throughout Ambler 12 sonality all their own. We For general directions, go the region. You can even Ardmore 13 at VISIT PHILADELPHIA® to visitphilly.com/towns. bring your bike aboard to Jenkintown 14 also developed several For detailed instructions, venture beyond the heart Skippack 15 themed trails to help you use your GPS. of town. .org Philadelphia County explore history, gardens

Chestnut Hill 16 and galleries, wineries, PEACE VALLEY LAVENDER FARM, DOYLESTOWN Manayunk 17 breweries, main streets and Mt. Airy 18 places where you can play Happy Trails outdoors. You’ll find them Gardens & Galleries 19 in this guide and loads more information online at Hiking, Biking visitphilly.com/towns. & Recreation 20 American Revolution 21 Wineries 22 Breweries 23 Annual Events & Festivals 24 Map 26

visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 3 HISTORY, HISTORY EVERYWHERE Textile-milling tycoon Joseph R. Grundy’s legacy is evident in Bucks County several spots around town. You’ll Bucks County find the Victorian architecture BRISTOL and furnishings at the Margaret R. DOYLESTOWN Grundy Memorial Museum enchanting. Even dining in Bristol No wonder Doylestown Bristol’s usually unassuming can be historic. Make a reservation made Travel + Leisure’s vibe belies its role in the at the 1681 King George II Inn, list of “America’s Favorite Revolutionary and Civil and you might land a table once Towns.” It simply oozes wars. But come festival occupied by Gregory Peck, small-town charm. A walk- season, the town sheds its Katharine Hepburn or George Washington. able, picturesque down- low-key attitude, and the town? Check. Boutiques Delaware River waterfront ARTS & CULTURE and a hot restaurant scene? turns into a giant party with Boasting dozens of award Absolutely. Quirky muse- such rollicking events as the nominations, the Bristol ums, fine arts and unspoiled Doo Wop Festival and nu- Riverside Theatre is known for green spaces enveloping merous ethnic celebrations. its productions of new works FONTHILL CASTLE and popular audience favorites. the town? Yes, yes and yes. Rather explore your own THE GREAT OUTDOORS creativity? The Art-Tini Studio, a bring-your-own-bottle The aroma tells you you’ve painting studio, offers public arrived at Peace Valley Lavender ARTS & CULTURE THE GREAT OUTDOORS classes and private parties. Farm, where you can harvest The 19th-century industrialist your own lavender, shop for lav- Hook your line and go fishing or Henry Mercer left his legacy ender-based items or just roam meandering through the Bristol all over town. The concrete GETTING HERE the fields. Across the road, rent Waterfront Park. Be sure to stop Fonthill Castle, Mercer’s former BY CAR: An approximately a boat, hike, bike or simply enjoy into Silver Lake Nature Center, home, is adorned with the waterfront’s crown jewel, 35-minute drive from Center City nature at Peace Valley Park. SEPTA: Trenton Regional Rail line, thousands of handmade tiles featuring a butterfly garden, from around the world. The exit at Bristol station RETAIL THERAPY lakes, marshes, meadows and Conestoga wagon dangling miles of nature trails. Bookworms head to Central from the ceiling is just one of Books and The Doylestown 50,000 artifacts displayed at MILL STREET Bookshop to stock up on the Mercer Museum. And the reading material. And there is Moravian Pottery & Tile Works high-style on the racks at Muse still produces handmade tiles Women and Shop Sixty Five. the old-fashioned way. The James A. Michener Art Museum JAMES A. MICHENER DID boasts the world’s largest collection of ART MUSEUM YOU impressionist works. ? KNOW

GETTING HERE BY CAR: An approximately 60-minute drive from Center City SEPTA: Lansdale-Doylestown Regional Rail line, exit at

4 visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 5 Bucks County Chester County NEW HOPE KENNETT SQUARE Combine history, art Did you know that 60% of and country charm, and the world’s mushrooms throw in an anything-goes come from Kennett attitude. That’s New Hope. Square? This little corner of ECO BOUTIQUE The riverside town boasts Chester County, known as a strong gay community, RETAIL THERAPY the “Mushroom Capital of a concentration of artis- Part retail spot, part info center, the World,” sits just a few tic talent and a past as a the quirky The Mushroom Cap miles from the internation- player in the East Coast serves as the town’s unoffi- ally lauded Longwood shipping trade. Stroll along cial headquarters for mush- Gardens. Evidence of Main Street to explore room-themed merchandise. It’s easy being green at Eco Kennett Square’s legendary a dizzying array of in- Boutique, your place for stylish crop is everywhere, espe- die boutiques, galleries, goods made from recycled and cially along State Street, restaurants, clubs and a eco-friendly materials. And load the main drag where thou- cast of characters that NEW HOPE & IVYLAND RAILROAD up on accessories galore at Ashley Austin boutique. sands gather for the slightly gives this artists’ colony its eccentric and now-famous distinctive aura. FOOD & DRINK FOOD & DRINK Mushroom Festival. Start the evening off with a drink at gay-friendly The Raven or Sample Chester County wines at THE GREAT OUTDOORS Triumph Brewery, followed by a Flickerwood Wine Cellars Tasting GETTING HERE pre-theater Creole-inspired din- Room, or pop the cork on one of For a different outdoor BY CAR: An approximately ner at Marsha Brown’s or Medi- the vintages at Paradocx. At The experience, take one of the 45-minute drive from Center City terranean delights at Nikolas. Market at Liberty Place, you can New Hope Boat Rides and try organic treats and juices at cruise along the Delaware, or Nourish. Of course, mushrooms hop aboard the New Hope & ARTS & CULTURE play a starring role on Portobel- With its exotic and Ivyland Railroad. Want a DID lo’s menu. For a real dining treat, unusual flavors, La closer look at nature? Jog the Gallery hopping is a popular YOU call well in advance—a year, to Michoacana nabbed a ? Delaware Canal Towpath, or pastime here for good reason. KNOW be exact—to snag a seat at the spot on The Huffington roam Bowman’s Hill Wildflower There are dozens to explore, renowned Talula’s Table. Post’s list of the nation’s Preserve. including A Mano Gallery, sell- ing contemporary crafts, glass 12 best ice cream spots. LA MICHOACANA and kaleidoscopes, and Gallery RIVER ROAD Piquel, exhibiting paintings and sculptures from regional and international artists. In the eve- ning, take your seat for a perfor- mance at the newly renovated and charmingly historic Bucks County Playhouse.

GETTING HERE BY CAR: An approximately 60-minute drive from Center City 6 visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 7 FOOD & DRINK Relax over coffee and a “sconut,” an Artisans Gallery & Café creation that combines a Chester County scone and a donut, and peruse Chester County the local artwork for sale. Wine PHOENIXVILLE lovers hit Taste and Black WEST CHESTER Walnut Winery for samples and Phoenixville is rising again. live music, while beer fans head The Chester County seat to Sly Fox for craft brews. Two The iron-industry town BYOB spots, Black Lab Bistro and home to West turned creative commu- and Majolica, offer seasonally Chester University, the nity wows visitors with inspired cuisine. town of West Chester its charismatic quirkiness. exudes a fresh, energetic With galleries, coffeeshops ARTS & CULTURE vibe. A low-buzz bustle KILDARE’S IRISH PUB and boutiques springing At the heart of the renaissance permeates the downtown, is the restored Colonial up on the main drag, you FOOD & DRINK where college students, Theatre, an old-time movie business people and locals can almost feel the local house screening new and clas- Whether it’s a casual lunch or commitment to the town’s sic films and the home base for gourmet dinner, West Chester mingle at the informal resurgence. the wacky Blobfest, celebrat- takes its dining scene seriously. eateries and charming ing the 1950s B-flick The Blob Find out why New York magazine shops—more than 120 in (partially filmed here). Diving Cat listed Avalon Restaurant’s lamb all—that line the streets. Studio and Gallery showcases bolognese on its list of 101 top works from 200 artists. Feeling pasta dishes. The vast selection of RETAIL THERAPY creative? Bring your own wine artisan cheeses is just one reason Indulge in Bridge Street Choco- to Phoenixville BYOB & Paint to food lovers frequent Carlino’s RETAIL THERAPY create your masterpiece. Specialty Foods, a gourmet mar- lates’ truffles and other homemade Who makes the best chocolate ketplace offering hand-roasted sweets, but not before hitting All in America? According to Bon meats, signature pastas, home- Kinds of Fast for running gear and GETTING HERE Appétit, it’s Éclat Chocolate, made desserts and other culinary accessories. a jewel box of a shop creating BY CAR: An approximately treats to take home. 40-minute drive from Center City exotic and memorable sweets. MOLLY MAGUIRE’S IRISH A TASTE OF OLIVE A Taste of Olive lets you sample RESTAURANT & PUB its small-batch olive oils and balsamics before you buy. And for a new look, hit Jane Chalfant/Kiki Boutique for high-style fashion finds and the Green Eyed Lady for vintage and funky jewelry.

GETTING HERE BY CAR: An approximately 40-minute drive from Center City

The West Chester Railroad’s 90-minute countryside DID excursions trace parts of the YOU? legendary Pennsylvania KNOW Railroad’s original route.

8 visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 9 RETAIL THERAPY With its fashions arranged by color, Coco Blu makes it easy to assemble a stylish outfit. For Delaware County outdoorsy types, the right gear Delaware County awaits at Out There Outfitters. MEDIA WAYNE RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK Media deserves its Anyone who has ever “Everybody’s Hometown” RETAIL THERAPY seen The Philadelphia moniker. Along State Street, Story knows Wayne for Find ethically traded merchandise where some buildings are at Earth & State and Kuta Metals its upscale, elegant grace. older than the town itself, and Textiles. Turning Point Gallery But the classic film doesn’t shoppers and shop owners deals in museum-quality American capture its down-to-earth know one another by their art and glass. And for some spirit. Sure, white table- delightful old-school shopping, first names, and through- stop into Deals, a wooden-floor, cloths are de rigueur at out the one-square-mile tin-roof shop selling all sorts of some spots, but step inside community, people adopt bargain goods. the bohemian Gryphon a come-one, come-all Cafe, and you’ll discover attitude. ARTS & CULTURE Wayne’s casual side. Score a ticket to the Media Theatre for an evening of award- winning, professional, Broadway ARTS & CULTURE THE GREAT OUTDOORS musical theater, or follow the COCO BLU footlights to Hedgerow Theatre, The Wayne Art Center has been Scattered throughout Tyler inspiring creativity since 1930. Arboretum’s 650 acres of wood- the nation’s oldest repertory THE GREAT OUTDOORS theater. Check out their classes in dance, lands, trails and centuries-old At Chanticleer, nature provides sculpture, music and painting. If trees, you’ll find fanciful tree- the artwork in this visually you aren’t artistic, enjoy the art houses designed with kids—and GETTING HERE stunning pleasure garden. From exhibitions in the galleries or try grown-up kids—in mind. Pack BY CAR: An approximately spring through fall, you’ll discov- a cooking workshop in the new your fishing rod, hiking shoes, 30-minute drive from Center City er something lovely in each of demonstration kitchen. bikes and even snow shoes to SEPTA: Media-Elywn Regional the seven thematic areas. explore Ridley Creek State Park. Rail line, exit at Media station; GRYPHON CAFE Media trolley line FOOD & DRINK With more than a dozen DID On Wednesday summer nights, State Street restaurants on the main street, YOU? closes to traffic for the über-popular Dining you won’t leave this town KNOW Under the Stars series. hungry. Any occasion is special at Paramour in the . Try one of Xilantro’s 100 DINING UNDER THE STARS tequila options to accompany its Mexican cuisine, or join the locals for a yummy but casual bite at Christopher’s.

GETTING HERE BY CAR: An approximately 30-minute drive from Center City SEPTA: Paoli-Thorndale Regional Rail line, exit at

10 visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 11 RETAIL THERAPY Suburban Square keeps Main Line fashionistas looking good Montgomery with high-end specialty clothing, Montgomery County cosmetics and jewelry County boutiques. Along Lancaster Avenue and the side streets, AMBLER stop by pucciManuli for ARDMORE handmade and bespoke toys, The old adage "good Human Zoom Bikes & Boards Just as it straddles two things come in small pack- for almost anything on wheels counties—Montgomery ages" could be referring and Past-Present-Future for and Delaware—Ardmore to Ambler. This unpreten- crafts, gifts and more. sports two personalities. tious, tight-knit town packs COME NIGHTFALL Like its ritzy Main Line a lot into less than one neighbors, it’s lush and Join in-the-know music fans at square mile. Some of the Ardmore Music Hall for national luxe. Yet it’s also down-to- 19th-century former fac- indie, rock and folk artists. The earth, diverse and 100% tories and mills that were best local bands on the circuit family-friendly. once the town’s primary play at The Rusty Nail and Melodies Café. And for a night of businesses now sport new dancing, get in on one of Main SUBURBAN SQUARE identities as restaurants, Line Ballroom’s social dance shops and boutiques— parties. most of which are located AMBLER THEATER along Butler Pike. Venture a little farther, and you’ll FOOD & DRINK even find The Stoogeum, Ambler’s chefs have spiced up a museum dedicated to the dining scene with interna- tional cuisines and hyper-local the wacky Three Stooges. menus. Chances are your meal at Trax Restaurant & Café will include fresh herbs and produce from the garden located outside. RETAIL THERAPY Newcomer Lucky Well dishes Main Street Vintage refinishes out Southern-style barbecue with flea-market finds for shabby-chic a side order of bourbon. And home décor. Hatch has ooh-and- then there’s the craft beer list at aah-worthy items for baby, while Forest & Main Brewery & Pub. Free Shop and Xtra 101 outfit women in on-trend threads. The GETTING HERE Ambler Skate Shop caters to skate and snowboarders. BY CAR: An approximately 35-minute drive from Center City FOOD & DRINK GETTING HERE FOREST & MAIN BREWERY & PUB SEPTA: Lansdale-Doylestown Regional Rail line, exit at Ambler Barbacoa’s Peruvian flavors, A la BY CAR: An approximately station Maison’s French specialties and 25-minute drive from Center City Mikado’s Thai fare attract food- SEPTA: Paoli-Thorndale Regional ies from all around the region. Rail line, exit at Ardmore station; Pizza lovers can build their own bus routes 44, 103, 105, 106 traditional or gluten-free pizzas DID The Act II Playhouse at Snap. And home chefs make a YOU has won six Barrymore ? beeline to the Ardmore Farmers KNOW Awards for its outstanding productions and cast. Market for fresh and unusual ingredients. 12 visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 13 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Pack a picnic lunch—The Grand Montgomery Fromage offers an amazing se- Montgomery lection of breads and cheeses— County for an afternoon at Evansburg County State Park, a perfect spot for JENKINTOWN fishing, golfing or hunting. Or SKIPPACK don your hiking shoes to tackle the 20-mile-long Perkiomen If old-fashioned lampposts Jenkintown took its star Trail, where you’ll meet fellow turn when native son Brad- bikers, hikers and horseback and gazebos conjure up ley Cooper hit the big time, riders. images of picturesque but locals have long loved small towns, then Skippack this quaint borough. While RETAIL THERAPY is the picture of pictur- predominantly residential, Green Wolf’s Village Barn esque. It’s surrounded by houses six shops under one the town now features roof, offering fine art, home swaths of trails and lush HIWAY THEATER new shops and restaurants décor, fashions, wines, hand- parkland, making it an op- made cabinetry and gourmet along its main corridor and FOOD & DRINK timal spot for outdoor ac- the side streets, adding an items. For women’s fashions tivities. Restaurants, shops The decor at Argana Tree com- and gifts, the Wooden Duck energetic buzz to Jenkin- plements the Mediterranean/ Shop delivers. and hometown-style town’s mellow vibe. Moroccan menu, while Leila’s festivals also abound. Bistro’s cozy atmosphere serves as the perfect setting for the MISS RIDDLE’S CANDY SHOP ARCHITECTURE ABOUNDS rustic French cooking. West Av- enue Grille dishes out American History and architecture are inter- fare in a Cheers-like atmo- twined here. The Jenkintown sphere. And sweet confections Library and Art Deco Strawbridge & rule at Velvet Sky Bakery and Clothier both hold spots on The Cheesecake Lady. the National Register of Historic Places. Salem Baptist Church hosted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. GETTING HERE after the legendary March on BY CAR: An approximately Washington. And just down the 40-minute drive from Center City road stands one of Frank Lloyd SEPTA: Warminster, Glenside Wright’s masterpieces, the Beth Combined, Lansdale-Doylestown Shalom Synagogue. You can learn or West Trenton Regional Rail about it all at the Old York Road lines, exit at Jenkintown- Historical Society. Wyncote station

DID In addition to its contemporary art galleries ABINGTON YOU? and class offerings, the Abington Art Center ART CENTER KNOW boasts a stunning 27-acre sculpture garden. FOOD & DRINK GETTING HERE Cozy up to the fireplaces at BY CAR: An approximately Hotel Fiesole, where you can 45-minute drive from Center City dine on continental cuisine. For French fare, just say oui to TROLLEY BAR, HOTEL FIESOLE Brasserie 73. Pick up your favorite vintage from the Village Wine Cellar, and then enjoy a cozy dinner at the Back Porch Café. And for breakfast, the 1950s-style Mal’s American Diner never disappoints. 14 visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 15 RETAIL THERAPY The site of many festivals, the Philadelphia 10-block cobblestone main street is a treasure trove of bou- Philadelphia County tiques, restaurants, galleries and County home design stores. Pop into CHESTNUT HILL owner-operated shops such as MANAYUNK Killian’s Hardware and Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop, or pick up the Tucked in the northwest latest designs for your abode at Say Manayunk and three section of Philadelphia, Hipster Home. words come to mind. Very. Chestnut Hill is loaded Steep. Hills. What was once with photo-worthy charm. FOOD & DRINK one of the city’s hottest Locals and visitors enjoy In-the-know foodies dine at industrial centers is now Fairmount Park’s nationally lauded Mica and not only one of its hottest natural beauty, Morris stylish CinCin. For a brunch MAIN STREET neighborhoods, it’s also an Arboretum’s lush green- or dinner that is both delicious international destination and picturesque, try Valley THE GREAT OUTDOORS ery and a vibe that is both Green Inn situated alongside for cyclists who want the lively and quaint. Colonial Wissahickon Creek. Challenge the daunting challenge of 17% inclines and Victorian-era store- Manayunk Wall by foot or bike, that make the annual Philly go kayaking with Schuylkill fronts along Germantown GETTING HERE River Tours or check out the Cycling Classic one of the Avenue make a stroll here BY CAR: An approximately newly developed Venice Island best bike races in the world. even more magical. 25-minute drive from Center City Performing Arts Center and SEPTA: Chestnut Hill East Recreation Park with its Regional Rail line, exit at Chestnut “sprayground” and ball courts. East Hill station; Chestnut Hill GETTING HERE COME NIGHTFALL West Regional Rail line, exit at RETAIL THERAPY BY CAR: An approximately Chestnut Hill West station; bus Join locals at the Mermaid Inn Retail aficionados stroll Main 15-minute drive from Center City routes 23, 77, 94, 134, L for live music. Get a warm wel- Street for designer threads at SEPTA: Manayunk-Norristown come and a cold brew from the Nicole Miller and Paula Hian. Regional Rail line, exit at friendly crowds at Campbell’s Benjamin Lovell Shoes treats ; bus routes Place or McNally’s, or groove to Woodmere Art Museum your tootsies to style and com- 31, 61 cool tunes at the Jazz Café at DID specializes in artwork by fort, and Beans Beauty is the Paris Bistro. YOU? Philadelphia-area artists. go-to place for cosmetics and NICOLE MILLER KNOW hair products. WOODMERE ART MUSEUM FOOD & DRINK At least 50 dining spots line the streets, so there’s no shortage of options here. Sample sushi at Yanako, tacos at Taqueria Feliz or Cajun classics at Bourbon Blue.

COME NIGHTFALL Join the cool crowd at the Grape Room for top local and traveling bands, open-mic jams and other live performances. Wanna dance? Weekends at the Canal Lounge at Bourbon Blue feature DJs and live party bands. 16 visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 17 Philadelphia County Happy Trails MT. AIRY GARDENS & GALLERIES

The name says it all. Not all artwork lives in a museum. Discover art created by Perched along the banks EARTH BREAD + BREWERY Mother Nature—with an assist from talented gardeners who of the Wissahickon Creek ARTS & CULTURE create ornate gardens and peaceful arboreta throughout the and enveloped by 1,600 region. acres of parkland and 57 Release your inner artist with a class at Allens Lane Art Center, miles of hiking, biking or take home an artisan’s and horseback riding treasure from the Mt. Airy Art At Longwood Gardens, it’s easy trails, Mt. Airy is the city’s Garage. to imagine you’re in a European country refuge. One of the royal garden. With more than nation’s first integrated FOOD & DRINK 9,500 types of plants, each sea- son brings a different pleasure. communities, it wears its There’s a mini-restaurant renais- quasi-hippie reputation sance happening along cobble- stoned Germantown Avenue. Communing with nature is sec- with pride, welcoming Join the fans of Earth Bread + ond nature at Tyler Arboretum, people of every race and Brewery for crispy flatbreads where trails lead to 80-foot nationality. and homemade brews. Don’t tulip trees, delicate wildflowers be fooled by Cantina Aveni- and a 12-acre rhododendron da’s Colonial-era exterior. The collection. cuisine is authentically Latin. For HISTORY, HISTORY throwback fun, slide into Trolley EVERYWHERE Chanticleer, the 35-acre plea- Car Diner’s booths (yes, it’s a sure garden named by TripAd- Mt. Airy = history. British troops real trolley) for diner favorites, visor as one of the nation’s top bludgeoned Washington’s many with a modern spin. 10 public gardens, is a visual army in the devastating Battle banquet of orchards, meadows of Germantown on Cliveden’s GETTING HERE and ever-changing plantings. CHANTICLEER, WAYNE front lawn. And The Johnson BY CAR: An approximately House Historic Site is one of the There’s a wee touch of old 20-minute drive from Center City Just minutes from Woodmere few Underground Railroad stops England at Awbury Arboretum, open to the public. SEPTA: Bus routes X, XH, 23 Art Museum, get a bird’s-eye home to 55 acres of English view of Morris Arboretum’s 92 THE JOHNSON HOUSE HISTORIC SITE romantic-style gardens, mead- acres from atop the 450-foot- ows, ponds and hills. long canopy rising 50 feet above ground level. TYLER ARBORETUM, MEDIA Bring binoculars to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, a hilltop sanctuary where 1,000 species of native woodland wildflowers, trees, shrubs and ferns attract an array of birds.

Abington Art Center’s sculpture garden accents natural beauty with man-made artwork.

18 visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 19 Happy Trails Happy Trails HIKING, BIKING & RECREATION AMERICAN REVOLUTION

There’s plenty of outdoor fun all around the towns. If Did someone say history? America’s past is present through- you’re into walking, running, hiking, biking or any other out Philadelphia and the surrounding towns. Here’s where to outdoor pursuit, the towns have a trail for you. start your own revolution.

Take your pick of picnic tables General Washington’s at Ridley Creek State Park and troops took a drubbing from make it a day. You’ll need it to the Brits on the grounds of do all the things offered in this Cliveden during the Battle of 2,600-acre refuge in Media: fly Germantown. The magnificent fishing, horseback riding, biking, Mt. Airy mansion sits on a hiking, even archery hunting and six-acre estate and hosts an cross-country skiing in season. CANAL TOW PATH, MANAYUNK annual re-creation of the battle.

Prepare for adventure at Silver Spend a peaceful afternoon pad- Lake Nature Center. In addition Near downtown Wayne, you’ll dling or tubing the slow, calm to hiking trails, programs for all find Waynesborough, where waters of the Brandywine River. ages, kayaking and other activ- General “Mad” Anthony Wayne No canoe or kayak of your own? ities, Bristol’s 235-acre riverside would retire for a good night’s The folks at Northbrook Canoe park is a hotspot for geocach- sleep after a hard day of battling Co. will rent you one. ing and letterboxing. the British. Cycling is almost synony- Heads up. Migrating birds VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL mous with Manayunk. But you WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE HISTORICAL PARK, use the sky over Black Rock can also hike the Canal Tow PARK, NEAR NEW HOPE Sanctuary in Phoenixville as Path, rent canoes and kayaks NEAR PHOENIXVILLE flyway. That makes the 119 and paddle in the Schuylkill acres of wetlands, woodlands River or join a pick-up game of General Washington surprised and meadows good not only roundball on the newly opened the British troops when he for bird watching, but also for Venice Island Performing Arts unexpectedly crossed the creating a sense of instant calm. Center and Recreation Park. Delaware on Christmas night. At Washington Crossing State Park in New Hope, you’ll find BRANDYWINE RIVER, WEST CHESTER the spot where he launched the boat, an infirmary, gristmill and recreational trails. No place conveys the suffering, sacrifice and triumph of the The homes that were General Revolutionary War more than Lafayette’s and General Valley Forge. Although no battle Washington’s headquarters as was fought here, Valley Forge they prepared for battle still National Historical Park, situ- stand in Brandywine Battlefield ated between Phoenixville and Park, just down the road from Skippack, preserves the stories Kennett Square. of Washington’s Army and the 2,000 men who died here during the winter of 1777. 20 visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 21 Happy Trails Happy Trails WINERIES BREWERIES

Between the climate, rolling hills and soil quality, Thanks to a booming beer and brewing industry, Philly and Philadelphia’s towns are ideally suited for winemaking. And its towns runneth over with suds. Cheers to these breweries they have the awards to prove that they do it well. Here’s a and many, many more. look at some of the area’s best wineries and vineyards.

What was once a Rolls-Royce Proving that size isn’t everything, garage in Jenkintown is now Va La Vineyards produces a lot the popular Guild Hall Brewing of award-winning wines from Company. Sip classic styles, in- its tiny 6.7-acre vineyard in cluding a Germantown blonde Avondale, a short trip from ale, and nosh on all-natural Kennett Square. English pub food.

Black Walnut Winery uses THE NEW HOPE WINERY, NEW HOPE Ambler’s Forest & Main Brewing grapes from neighboring vine- Company, the half-British, yards to produce 18 varietals half-Belgian brewery that and blends. Drop by for events Flickerwood Wine Cellars Tast- ing Room in Kennett Square opened in 2012, has earned including live music, taking kudos as one of the region's best place throughout the year at puts a different spin on Philly’s bring-your-own phenomenon. brewpubs. Some beers are aged the winery and in its tasting in wine barrels, while others IRON HILL BREWERY, MEDIA room in Phoenixville. Here, you can bring your own food and sample the vintages are served British-style at cellar blended from Native American temperature. Deciding which beer to order You’ve seen vintages from and French hybrid grapes. at Doylestown Brewing Penns Woods Winery on the It took less than a year for Company just got easier. The menus at some of the region’s beer fans to fall hard for Ard- Cellar tasting room pours For two decades, The New top restaurants. But memorable more’s Tired Hands Brewing samples of eight beers you can Hope Winery has lured oeno- vintages aren’t the only reasons Company. The Belgo-French taste before ordering from the philes to its 18th-century barn to visit. Go there for yoga, mov- cafe-brewery specializes in specialty menu. to sample light, fruity whites, ies, music and other activities in farmhouse ales and hops- versatile blush wines and the vineyards. forward American varieties. sophisticated reds. TIRED HANDS BREWING COMPANY, ARDMORE With outposts in Media, West VA LA VINEYARDS, NEAR KENNETT SQUARE Chester, Phoenixville and Chestnut Hill, Iron Hill Brewery boasts more than 100 local and national “best of” awards.

You’ll find lots more than unusual tea-infused and high-gravity saisons on tap at Broken Goblet Brewing. The Bristol brewery offers music, movies and sports screenings.

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The Towns of the Philadelphia Countryside get festive all year, every year. Whether it’s a celebra- tion of music, mushrooms, pottery or pumpkins, these festivals showcase what makes each town special. MUSHROOM FESTIVAL, KENNETT SQUARE

MANAYUNK ARTS PHILADELPHIA COUNTY FESTIVAL, MANAYUNK BUCKS COUNTY MONTGOMERY CHESTNUT HILL Bristol COUNTY Fall for the Arts Festival, Doo Wop in the Park, AMBLER October DELAWARE COUNTY September Ambler Auto Show, May Harry Potter Festival, October MEDIA Historic Bristol Day, October Ambler Art & Music Festival, June MANAYUNK Dining Under the Stars, May-September Doylestown Manayunk Arts Festival, June State Street Blues Stroll, June Moravian Pottery and Tile ARDMORE Philly Cycling Classic, June Works Festival, May Summer Celebration, June WAYNE Fourth of July Celebration at Clover Market, September & Fonthill, July November MT. AIRY Radnor Fall Festival, September Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll, September New Hope JENKINTOWN Pride Week, May Festival of the Arts, September New Hope Liberty Canal Festival, June SKIPPACK BLOBFEST, PHOENIXVILLE Skippack Days, October

CHESTER COUNTY Kennett Square AMBLER ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL, AMBLER Kennett Winterfest, February Mushroom Festival, September

PHOENIXVILLE Blobfest, July Firebird Festival, December

WEST CHESTER Super Sunday, June Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, 24 visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns August visitphilly.com/towns #phillytowns 25 MAP

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NEW HOPE DOYLESTOWN MONTGOMERY

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AMBLER PHOENIXVILLE BRISTOL JENKINTOWN CHESTNUT HILL CHESTER MT. AIRY MANAYUNK WAYNE ARDMORE PHILADELPHIA

WEST CHESTER MEDIA DELAWARE KENNETT SQUARE

Photos by S. Belkowitz, M. Edlow, M. Fischetti, J. Fusco, M. Kennedy, R. Kennedy, B. Krist, J. Smith and G. Widman for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®; also courtesy of Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, Tired Hands Brewing Company, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and A. Sinagoga for Visit Bucks County

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