Alexis's Guidebook to the PA Countryside
Sightseeing
Iphathi Yezemvelo Yohlelo Lokusebenza Lwezokuthutha Lwezwe Lo Valley Forge
1400 N Outer Line Dr
Intercourse
A slice of life on the Amish in Pennsylvania
Yellow Springs
Izithelo ze-Longwood
1001 Longwood RdWorld famous for a reason. A must see destination.
Food scene
Cool funky vibe in downtown Phoenixville great coffee and place to hear live music
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Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery
203 Bridge StCool funky vibe in downtown Phoenixville great coffee and place to hear live music
Flour & Oats Artisan Cookies
Pennsylvania 113Amazing homemade cookies not far from the house. Worth a visit.
Great independent whole foods grocery market. Has been in business for decades. Great go to for prepared foods, fruits and vegetable and everything organic and sustainable.
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Kimberton Whole Foods - Kimberton
2140 Kimberton RdGreat independent whole foods grocery market. Has been in business for decades. Great go to for prepared foods, fruits and vegetable and everything organic and sustainable.
Awesome location, setting, atmosphere food and coffee
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Butterscotch Pastry shop
1406 Hollow RdAwesome location, setting, atmosphere food and coffee
Delicious food, great wine cellar and awesome country atmosphere
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Kimberton Inn
2105 Kimberton RdDelicious food, great wine cellar and awesome country atmosphere
Talula's Table
102 W State StWonderful food, tiny but mighty.
Malvern Buttery
233 E King StBridge Street Chocolates
175 Bridge StGreat supermarket with a wide variety of offerings including an extensive election of beer and wine.
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Wegmans Bakery
50 Foundry WayGreat supermarket with a wide variety of offerings including an extensive election of beer and wine.
Great location for specialty beers, ciders, snacks and sandwiches.
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The Foodery
837 N 2nd StGreat location for specialty beers, ciders, snacks and sandwiches.
Wawa
605 North Morehall RoadClosest convenience store- milk, sandwiches, take out simple meals + gas
Phoenixville Farmers' Market
200 Mill StMilky Way Farm
521 E Uwchlan AveBrown Cow Inc
30 Main StReally cute coffee shop eatery and home goods shop in idealic setting
Life’s Patina Mercantile and Cafe
Really cute coffee shop eatery and home goods shop in idealic setting
Local craft brewery and roasters. Owner extremely experienced brewer and roaster-great products, cool atmosphere.
Stolen Sun Craft Brewing and Roasting Company
Local craft brewery and roasters. Owner extremely experienced brewer and roaster-great products, cool atmosphere.
Low key local spot for burgers, small bites, good local beer and occaisonally live acoustic guitar
Stone House Grille
1300 Hares Hill RdLow key local spot for burgers, small bites, good local beer and occaisonally live acoustic guitar
Fun local cider spot- small plates only, board games for kids and adults. Pleanty of seating indoors and out
Excursion Ciders
Fun local cider spot- small plates only, board games for kids and adults. Pleanty of seating indoors and out
City/town information
Phoenixville
Arts, funky, authentic steel town revival
Walks
Great view from atop the hill on the walk. A variety of woodlands and field walking. Interesting viewscapes and a variety of wildflowers in season.
Natural Lands' Binky Lee Preserve
1445 Pikeland RdGreat view from atop the hill on the walk. A variety of woodlands and field walking. Interesting viewscapes and a variety of wildflowers in season.
Long sweeping trails, great view sheds and lots of nature. Spectacular old pin oak along the trail, as seen in the cover photo.
Natural Lands' Bryn Coed Preserve
1869 Flint RdLong sweeping trails, great view sheds and lots of nature. Spectacular old pin oak along the trail, as seen in the cover photo.
Brightside Farm Park
3108 Yellow Springs Road
Chester Valley Trail
Chester Valley TrailGardens
Chanticleer, a pleasure garden
786 Church RoadLovely gardens
Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
50 Lapsley LaneChanticleer, a pleasure garden
Lovely small scale pleasure garden
Amusement Park
Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark DrDutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy EDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
4000 Dorney Park RdSix Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags BlvdColleges and Universities
University of Pennsylvania
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut StSwarthmore College
500 College AveBryn Mawr College
101 N Merion AveHaverford College
370 Lancaster AveVillanova University
800 Lancaster AveWest Chester University
700 S High StFranklin & Marshall College
637 College AveLafayette College
730 High StLehigh University
27 Memorial Dr WTemple University
1801 N Broad St
Lincoln University
Eastern University
1300 Eagle Rd