Guidebook for West Chester
Arts & Culture
We are close to multiple locations to visit during your stay, from Uptown Knauer Performing Art Center in town, or the QVC Studios all within a mile or two. Or wander a bit further to the Brandywine River Museum, or take a tour at Winterthur, home of Henry Dupont. Make a day trip and go into Center City to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Brandywine River Museum is a museum of regional and American art located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, featuring the works of 3 generations of Wyeths.
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Brandywine River Kunstmuseum
1 Hoffmans Mill RdThe Brandywine River Museum is a museum of regional and American art located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, featuring the works of 3 generations of Wyeths.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is among the largest art museums in the United States.www.philamuseum.org/
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe Philadelphia Museum of Art is among the largest art museums in the United States.www.philamuseum.org/
Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur is the premier museum of American decorative arts, reflecting both early America and the du Pont family’s life here all on 60 acres to explore.
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Winterthur Visitor's Center
5105 Kennett PikeFounded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur is the premier museum of American decorative arts, reflecting both early America and the du Pont family’s life here all on 60 acres to explore.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located in downtown West Chester, PA. The theater has eight resident companies with three separate performance spaces. Uptown! is a venue for TEDxWestChester events, hosts a monthly Speaker Series and shows classic films. In addition, Uptown! also hosts the West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts and is able to offer lessons, classes and summer camps to K-12 students.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
226 N High StUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located in downtown West Chester, PA. The theater has eight resident companies with three separate performance spaces. Uptown! is a venue for TEDxWestChester events, hosts a monthly Speaker Series and shows classic films. In addition, Uptown! also hosts the West Chester Studio for the Performing Arts and is able to offer lessons, classes and summer camps to K-12 students.
One of our favorite places to visit, year round. You can't go wrong walking the beautiful gardens and going inside to the Conservatory.
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Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdOne of our favorite places to visit, year round. You can't go wrong walking the beautiful gardens and going inside to the Conservatory.
Sightseeing
Longwood Gardens consists of over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in Kennett Square created by Pierre duPont in 19th century. www.longwoodgardens.org
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Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdLongwood Gardens consists of over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in Kennett Square created by Pierre duPont in 19th century. www.longwoodgardens.org
Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army www.nps.gov/vafo/
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 N Outer Line DrValley Forge National Historical Park is the site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army www.nps.gov/vafo/
Visit this premier museum dedicated to helicopters, they have thousands of visitors from all over the world. The museum is also available to rent out for your event.
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American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
1220 American BlvdVisit this premier museum dedicated to helicopters, they have thousands of visitors from all over the world. The museum is also available to rent out for your event.
Exhibits, weddings, events you can enjoy it all here. Local historic museum, with multiple exhibits year round.
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Chester County Historical Society
225 N High StExhibits, weddings, events you can enjoy it all here. Local historic museum, with multiple exhibits year round.
The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is an authentic living history site with the purpose of enhancing understanding of 1760-90 farm life in Colonial Times.
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Ridley Creek State Park
1023 Sycamore Mills RdThe Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is an authentic living history site with the purpose of enhancing understanding of 1760-90 farm life in Colonial Times.
Monday - Friday: 11am-6pm
Saturday: 11am-8pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Complimentary guided tours are given at 2pm and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations are not required.
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Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore PikeMonday - Friday: 11am-6pm
Saturday: 11am-8pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Complimentary guided tours are given at 2pm and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations are not required.
Drinks & Nightlife
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant produces distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by inspired yet informal New American cuisine.
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
8400 Germantown AveIron Hill Brewery & Restaurant produces distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by inspired yet informal New American cuisine.
Levante Brewing
208 Carter DrFood Scene
Italian cuisine, flavorful and family owned.
KITCHEN HOURS:
Monday - Thursday: 11am - 10pm
Friday: 11am - 11pm
Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
Sunday: 4pm - 9pm
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Limoncello Ristorante & Caterers
9 N Walnut StItalian cuisine, flavorful and family owned.
KITCHEN HOURS:
Monday - Thursday: 11am - 10pm
Friday: 11am - 11pm
Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
Sunday: 4pm - 9pm
Seasonal Organic Local.
Roots Cafe is consciously making an effort to a greener food industry. We use compostable ‘to-go’ coffee cups, soup containers, and cutlery made from 100% renewable resources.
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Roots Cafe
133 E Gay StSeasonal Organic Local.
Roots Cafe is consciously making an effort to a greener food industry. We use compostable ‘to-go’ coffee cups, soup containers, and cutlery made from 100% renewable resources.
Avalon Restaurant is a neighborhood restaurant and bar serving Modern Italian cuisine in West Chester.
Bar Avalon
116 E Gay StAvalon Restaurant is a neighborhood restaurant and bar serving Modern Italian cuisine in West Chester.
Gelato is handmade daily in their shop in the heart of Historic downtown West Chester and is produced in small batches to maintain freshness and quality.
D'Ascenzo's Gelato
132 E Gay StGelato is handmade daily in their shop in the heart of Historic downtown West Chester and is produced in small batches to maintain freshness and quality.
Peak wait up to 15 min from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
People typically spend 1.5-2.5 hours here
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Mercato Restaurant and Bar
33 Market StPeak wait up to 15 min from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
People typically spend 1.5-2.5 hours here
High Street Caffe
322 S High StParks & Nature
Public park founded in 1878, with a picturesque Victorian fountain, Civil War monument & playground.
Marshall Square Park
405 N Franklin StPublic park founded in 1878, with a picturesque Victorian fountain, Civil War monument & playground.
Shopping
Christopher Curtin is proud to share his art and experience with you through Éclat Chocolate. Christopher honed his skills in the finest chocolate houses of Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany, and Japan, and sharing in the greatest of secrets and techniques—secrets and techniques that make eating Éclat Chocolate a unique experience you won't forget.
Éclat Chocolate
24 S High StChristopher Curtin is proud to share his art and experience with you through Éclat Chocolate. Christopher honed his skills in the finest chocolate houses of Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany, and Japan, and sharing in the greatest of secrets and techniques—secrets and techniques that make eating Éclat Chocolate a unique experience you won't forget.