Sightseeing
Excellent history of helicopters as told by docents that really know their information!
7 locals recommend
American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
1220 American BlvdExcellent history of helicopters as told by docents that really know their information!
Rain or shine, cold weather or hot there is always much to see and do at Longwood Gardens. Visit on some evenings for fireworks and light display. Always a joy. Indoor conservatory.
265 locals recommend
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdRain or shine, cold weather or hot there is always much to see and do at Longwood Gardens. Visit on some evenings for fireworks and light display. Always a joy. Indoor conservatory.
Spend the day at this science museum. Changing Displays and a great day for young and old alike. Planetarium is very good.
458 locals recommend
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StSpend the day at this science museum. Changing Displays and a great day for young and old alike. Planetarium is very good.
DuPont mansion that is furnished as it was in the olden days. Beautiful gardens that you can walk around and very good restaurant. The merchandise sold in the store is unique and reasonable.
94 locals recommend
Winterthur Visitor's Center
5105 Kennett PikeDuPont mansion that is furnished as it was in the olden days. Beautiful gardens that you can walk around and very good restaurant. The merchandise sold in the store is unique and reasonable.
Arts & Culture
Tours on how QVC is brought to your TV! Their is a small store to buy merchandise.
7 locals recommend
QVC Studio Park
1200 Wilson DrTours on how QVC is brought to your TV! Their is a small store to buy merchandise.
Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin PkwyExcellent art museum. Usually need reservations. Check their website.
See the steps that Rocky Balboa climbed! Excellent art museum!
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwySee the steps that Rocky Balboa climbed! Excellent art museum!
Excellent theater with great productions. Tickets are extremely reasonable. See their website!
11 locals recommend
Media Theater For The Performing Arts
104 E State StExcellent theater with great productions. Tickets are extremely reasonable. See their website!
Art from the Wyeth family. Nicely displayed. See their website for possible tours of the Wyeth art studio.
88 locals recommend
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffmans Mill RdArt from the Wyeth family. Nicely displayed. See their website for possible tours of the Wyeth art studio.
Sanderson Museum
1755 Creek RdWonderful collection of Chester County Memorabilia.
Chadds Ford Historical Society
1736 Creek RdChanging displays of art and memorabilia. Very nice!
Really nice displays of Chester County history. Displays are changing all the time, so visit often.
9 locals recommend
Chester County Historical Society
225 N High StReally nice displays of Chester County history. Displays are changing all the time, so visit often.
Everything Else
Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore PikeGreat local winery
Love baseball? See the Phillies play! Check out their website for dates and times.
Phillies Baseball Club
Love baseball? See the Phillies play! Check out their website for dates and times.
Want to see a concert or the Flyers play? Here is the place! Check out their website!
124 locals recommend
Wells Fargo Center
3601 S Broad StWant to see a concert or the Flyers play? Here is the place! Check out their website!
West Chester University
700 S High StNot far from the house.
Food Scene
BYOB and terrific Italian food. The artichoke appetizer is awesome as is the veal chop. The pasta dishes are all excellent. I haven't had a bad meal there/
Core de Roma
327 E Gay StBYOB and terrific Italian food. The artichoke appetizer is awesome as is the veal chop. The pasta dishes are all excellent. I haven't had a bad meal there/
West Chester Diner
1147 West Chester PikeThe diner has excellent breakfasts! Tell Alex Fern sent you!
Entertainment & Activities
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the RepublicThis children's museum is so much fun. Don't miss it!
Shopping
King of Prussia
160 N Gulph RdJust about any store you can think of is here!
Your favorite outlet stores are here! 20 min. from the house.
21 locals recommend
Riverfront Wilmington
815 Justison StYour favorite outlet stores are here! 20 min. from the house.
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
1502 West Chester PikeConvenient liquor store.
Essentials
ShopRite of West Chester
1115 West Chester PikeHuge store that should have everything you need!
If you have never been to a Wegman's here is your chance. Take your time, it is huge! Pub is excellent.
11 locals recommend
Wegmans Bakery
50 Foundry WayIf you have never been to a Wegman's here is your chance. Take your time, it is huge! Pub is excellent.
Convenient grocery that is easy to get in and out of. Close to the house.
16 locals recommend
Giant Food Stores
1502 West Chester PikeConvenient grocery that is easy to get in and out of. Close to the house.
Trader Joe's
12 E State StEveryone knows Trader Joe's!