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OFFICIAL GUIDE FOR DELAWARE COUNTY, PA

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Explore

The Outdoors

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Free Things

12 To Do In Delco

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Savor All The Of Delco

Flavors

Welcome to Delco!

Delco invites you to savor the delights of all four seasons, promising endless opportunities for adventure and enjoyment.

Our exquisite restaurants, captivating theaters, and wonderful hotels cater to every taste and preference, ensuring a memorable experience for visitors and locals alike.

Spring beckons with blossoming parks, inviting trails, serene wineries, and vibrant outdoor gardens. Summer evenings come alive with melodious concerts at Rose Tree Park and the enchanting ambiance of Dining Under the Stars in Media.

As autumn arrives, immerse yourself in the splendor of Linvilla Orchards and revel in the kaleidoscope of colors adorning our county parks. Winter casts its magic with the Festival of Lights at Rose Tree Park, and the festive cheer of “Brandywine Christmas” at the Brandywine Museum of Art. On behalf of Delaware County Council, I urge all residents and visitors to embrace the rich tapestry of history, culture, and special events within all our boroughs, towns, and municipalities.

Whether indulging in delectable cuisine, perusing charming boutiques, immersing oneself in the arts, delving into our storied past, or relishing outdoor pursuits, Delco offers a wealth of experiences right at your fingertips.

Scranton, PA 2 Hours Away

New York, NY 2 Hours Away

Delaware County

Sincerely,

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Lancaster, PA

Dr. Monica Taylor Chair, Delaware County Council

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Baltimore, MD 1.5 Hours Away

Washington, D.C.

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Explore The Outdoors............................................................................06 Four Ways To Discover Delco..........................................................08 12 Free Things To Do In Delco........................................................... 10 Calendar Of Events................................................................................. 10 Immerse Yourself In Arts And History..........................................12 Savor All The Flavors Of Delco......................................................... 14 Drink Up & Wine Down........................................................................... 16 A Stay For Every Style............................................................................. 18 2

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We’re Always In

Season

No matter what time of year you visit Delco, there’s always fun to be had.

Check out our top things to do during each season.

Spring

Summer

Philly is an undisputed sports paradise, and

Warm weather has finally arrived and so

to Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union.

From mid-June through August, enjoy

Subaru Park – right here in Delco! – is home

With fast-paced action, a gorgeous stadium

with amazing views of the Delaware River, and

lots of crowd participation, you’ll fall in love with fútbol—just as the rest of the world has.

Media’s State Street is a popular destination for foodies, but perhaps more so on Wednesday

evenings from May through September when the hugely popular Dining Under the Stars event is underway.

As Spring emerges from its slumber, Delco’s parks and gardens burst to life with colorful blooms and local attractions such as

Brandywine Battlefield Park, Chanticleer

Garden, and Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation open for the season.

has the Rose Tree Park Summer Festival. top-notch entertainment of all varieties in the park’s amphitheater.

Independence Day is a great time to enjoy

burgers and hot dogs on the grill, sunshine,

and family and friends. There’s a lot of starspangled spirit in Delco including, parades, fireworks, and fun.

One of the most successful youth theater

programs in the country is right here in Delco.

Every summer more than 700 tweens and teens eat, sleep, and breathe Upper Darby Summer

Stage and the result is a Mainstage Production

and six Broadway-caliber, family-friendly shows that are easy on the budget and big on fun.

Linvilla Orchards

Fall

Winter

As the air cools and the leaves change, Delco

There are few Delco traditions more cherished

season with some of the most spectacular

For more than four decades, dozens of lighted

is the perfect place to take in the colors of the foliage in the area.

Delco is home to two of the most popular Halloween attractions in the Greater

for visitors young and old.

delivering awe-inspiring magic for more than

you covered!

Railroad holiday train display has been

50 years. For decades, families have made a

visit to see the extensive model train layout an essential part of their holiday celebrations.

As the leaves begin to turn and a cool breeze

Get ready to immerse yourself in a wonderland

bringing with it a jam-packed and fantastic

adorned with twinkling lights, store shelves are

fills the air, it’s evident that autumn has arrived, festival season featuring live music, delicious food, cultural and historical events, outdoor adventure, and more.

D E LA W ARose R E Tree C O Park U NTSummer Y, P A Festival

winter evenings creating a magical atmosphere

is apple picking and decorating pumpkins or a world-class haunted hayride, we have

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trees and festive displays have illuminated the

Brandywine Museum of Art’s Brandywine

descending into the terror and mayhem of

Subaru Park

than a visit to Rose Tree Park’s Festival of Lights.

Philadelphia region: Linvilla Orchards and

Bates Motel. So, whether your idea of fall fun

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of holiday shopping, where the streets are

bursting with possibilities, and the spirit of giving is in the air. From quaint boutiques to bustling markets, Delaware County has something for everyone on your list.

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With nearly 200+ miles of trails, thousands of acres of county park land, a state park, national wildlife refuge, and numerous gardens and arboretums, it’s easy to connect with nature in Delco.

Glen Providence Park A picturesque natural retreat cherished by

locals and visitors alike. This scenic haven with wooded trails, vibrant wildflowers, tranquil

streams, and lush greenery, provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle.

Haverford College Arboretum A verdant oasis brimming with natural beauty and botanical wonders. Offering a diverse

Ridley Creek State Park A sprawling natural oasis spanning over 2,606

The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College

array of landscapes, from dense woodlands

College is a botanical treasure trove renowned

acres, this beloved state park offers a diverse

Nestled within the campus of Swarthmore

and rolling hills to serene meadows and

for its stunning gardens and diverse plant

picturesque Ridley Creek. Visitors can immerse themselves in nature through a variety of

recreational activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, and horseback riding.

Rose Tree Park Situated on 120 acres, this picturesque park

arboretum showcases a rich tapestry of plant

life, featuring meticulously curated gardens that highlight a wide variety of species, from native wildflowers and trees to exotic blooms from around the globe.

features grassy rolling hills, mature trees,

Tyler Arboretum

playground. Home to the Rose Tree Park

garden and nature preserve, spanning over 650

woodlands, StoryWalk, and an ADA-inclusive

Established in 1825, this sprawling botanical

Summer Festival – an outdoor concert series

acres, is one of the oldest and largest arboreta

from mid-June through mid-August - the Park is a popular destination for cross-country running, photography, dog walking, birdwatching, and more.

collection of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants, Ridley Creek State Park

collections. Spanning over 300 acres, the

in the northeastern United States. Visitors can explore a diverse array of habitats, including

woodlands, meadows, and wetlands, as well as a wide variety of themed gardens showcasing native plant species.

visitors can wander along scenic pathways,

meander through lush gardens bursting with seasonal blooms, or find solace beneath the

Brandywine Museum of Art Wildflower and Native Plant Gardens

towering canopies of trees.

Inspired by the natural landscapes surrounding

Hildacy Preserve

Gardens extend the art outdoors. Wildflowers,

in a hilly section of Delco, this 55-acre gem is

the Museum, the Wildflower and Native Plant

Part of the Natural Lands Trust and tucked away

trees, and shrubs are carefully selected to

home to native woodlands, wetlands, wildflower

provide a succession of bloom from early spring to frost in a setting like their natural habitat.

Chanticleer Gardens

strewn meadows, and streams.

John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum A haven for wildlife and a beloved destination

A horticultural masterpiece renowned for its

for nature enthusiasts, this urban oasis along

enchanting oasis captivates visitors with its

for a diverse array of plant and animal species,

the vibrant colors of the Teacup Garden to the

plants. Visitors can explore a network of trails

beloved destination for garden enthusiasts and

marshes, woodlands, and meadows.

exquisite beauty and innovative design, this

the tidal Darby Creek provides critical habitat

diverse collection of themed gardens. From

including migratory birds, waterfowl, and native

serene tranquility of the Pond Garden, it is a

that wind through a variety of habitats, including

nature lovers alike. Chanticleer closes for the season on November 3, 2024.

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Arts Tour Delco boasts a vibrant and diverse

arts scene. Prepare to be dazzled by

Broadway-caliber performances at The Media Theatre and Hedgerow Theatre.

Marvel at works from the Wyeth family

at Brandywine Museum of Art. Catch an exhibition, performance, or workshop at Community Arts Center, Main Line Art

Center, Rockdale Art Center, or Wayne Art Center.

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and sites to explore. Tour Brandywine

region? Visiting college campuses is a rite

History Tour

Photo: ©Villanova University/John Setron

College Tour

Delco has a rich history and pioneering spirit with dozens of historic buildings

Battlefield, site of the largest engagement of the Revolutionary War. Newlin Grist

Mill is part living history museum, part

environmental education center, and the perfect combination of Delco’s heritage and beauty. The Colonial Pennsylvania

Plantation, tucked away within Ridley Creek State Park, is a living history museum,

allowing visitors to experience life as it was

Looking to tour some of the best colleges

and universities in the Greater Philadelphia of passage for many high school students and their families and Delaware County

is the perfect home base to explore many – 75 within 20 miles! – of them. Delco is home to 12 colleges and universities including Villanova University,

Swarthmore College, and Penn State

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Delco Trail Mix Connect with nature through the hiking and biking trails of Delaware County.

Whether you are an experienced hiker,

nature lover, or casual walker, you’ll find many places to explore, walk, bike, hike, and even canoe and kayak. Check out

the Visit Delco trail finder to discover local parks and find the perfect spot to begin your outdoor adventure.

Brandywine – to name a few.

more than 200 years ago.

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Honor Local Veterans Pay homage to Delco’s fallen military heroes at the Delaware County

Veterans Memorial – an open-air

monument honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Stop And Smell The Roses Scott Arboretum’s Dean Bond Rose

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Free Things

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You don’t need a big budget to experience big fun in Delco.

Here are 12 FREE things to do—sure to keep you coming back again and again!

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Delco’s local art centers and

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exhibitions showcasing local artists,

trails. John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at

Admire Some Art studios welcome the public to view

crafters, and artisans free of charge.

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Attend A Festival Delco’s festival season is jam-packed with dozens of free festivals that

celebrate music, food, and culture.

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Check Out A Local Library Think the library is just a place filled with books? Think again. Delco

libraries offer free and accessible

activities and programming for all ages and interests.

Connect With Nature Ridley Creek State Park offers 2,600

acres of woodlands, meadows, and Tinicum is an urban oasis great for

birding, wildlife viewing, and offers a wide variety of nature programs.

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Dive Into The Past Delco takes great pride in its rich history and pioneering spirit. Dozens of historic buildings and sites offer free guided tours and demonstrations.

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Hear Some Music Enjoy open-air sounds at the Rose

Tree Park Summer Festival. Nine weeks of top-notch entertainment - from

Classical to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, Doo Wop to Rock & Pop, tribute shows, and everything in between.

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Garden holds over 300 roses, displaying over 170 different types. The Arboretum is free and open to the public from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.

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Delaware County Veterans Memorial

Take A Hike Whether you are an experienced hiker, nature lover, or a casual walker, Delco has 200+ miles of trails to explore.

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Visit With Barnyard Animals Linvilla Orchards’ barnyard features white-tailed deer, friendly goats,

gentle horses, and whimsical sheep each with their own unique and lovable personalities.

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Visit A Farmers’ Market Offering fresh fruit, flowers, veggies,

and more, Delco’s Farmers’ Markets are

Delaware County Farmers Market

great places to enjoy the outdoors and mingle with locals.

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Visit A Museum On the first Sunday of the month,

Brandywine Museum of Art offers free admission to the galleries. Delaware

County Institute of Science welcomes the public on Thursdays and the

Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, and

the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum are both admission-free (but accept donations).

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Brandywine Museum of Art

Community Arts Center

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Pennsylvania Veterans Museum

Arts And History

From a Broadway-caliber

show or an award-winning

local production to local artists showcasing their well-crafted

pieces in galleries, Delaware County is rich with opportunities for art enthusiasts alike. Find live theater, music, dance performances, public art displays, artists’ studios, and more. No matter what your interest, Delco’s vibrant arts and culture scene invites you to be inspired and entertained.

Delco takes great pride in its

rich history and pioneering spirit

Brandywine Battlefield Park

and there are dozens of historic

buildings and sites and museums sprinkled throughout the region anxious to share their storied pasts.

Experience the American ingenuity and perseverance of a rural Pennsylvania farmer or grab your imaginary bayonet and charge across the fields and farms of the largest battle in the American Revolution. In Delco we don’t just learn history, we live it.

Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation

Utility Works

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Farm To Table Fresh Seasonally driven menus mean there’s

always something fresh to discover. Locallysourced ingredients are not only delicious but help restaurants and customers to reduce their carbon footprints. Delco’s

farm-to-table restaurants are an eco-

friendly and delicious culinary experience.

Wining & Dining Al Fresco From outdoor courtyards with bold flavors and vibrant cocktails to microbrews and

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Flavors

If there’s one thing that Delco

knows, it’s great food. Whatever the foodie in you craves –

comfort foods, a delectable

donut, mouthwatering pizza,

a steaming cup of coffee, and more – you can find it here.

light bites overlooking the golf course,

there’s no better place to be than a lively patio with a cool drink and delicious eats in Delco!

Keep It Cool With summertime staples like Georgeo’s

Water Ice and Rosati Ice serving Delco for

generations, “wooder” ice lovers can indulge in old favorites and discover new flavors.

Delco is also a heavenly destination for ice cream lovers with homemade flavors,

mile-high sundaes, and endless toppings.

A Melting Pot Of Ethnic Cuisine We are fortunate to have the world at our fingertips – well, the tastes of the world

anyway. Whether you’re craving the hot, spicy flavors of Asia, or the romantic

candlelit atmosphere of an Italian terrace, you don’t have to travel far to experience

authentic, exotic cuisine in our restaurants and eateries.

Get Your BBQ On Something hot off the grill gives us all the

feels in the summer, but we’ll let you in on a little secret: We love barbecue all year

long! Luckily we’re in Delco, the home of the greatest barbecue joints that also happen to be open year-round.

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Delco Knows Pizza

Delco’s Big Burger Bites

Delco denizens are as fierce about their pizza

You don’t have to look far in Delco to find a

In fact, we’ve been known to pair a big slice

burgers, like Charlie’s and Zac’s, to unexpected

as they are about their cheesesteaks and beer. with a beer and a side of cheesesteaks now

and again. Our must-try pizza joints span every style, from good ol’ cheese to a throwback with

everything, an upside-down pizza to one made with your own reserved dough.

Cozy Comfort Foods You know you want them: comfort foods! Maybe that’s because it’s cold outside, or you have a cold, or it’s a family tradition, or just because.

We like that last reason… just because they fill your tummy with the comforting foods you grew up loving on in every corner of Delco.

fantastic burger. From fast-food-style smash

gourmet burgers, piled with tasty toppings, you’ll find unique and creative burgers around every corner in Delco!

Delightful Donuts Donut? Doughnut? Spell it however you’d

like — we’re obsessed just the same. There’s

something magical about a donut because it

conjures up childhood memories, from simple store-bought cake donuts as after-school

treats to taped-shut cake boxes bursting with hand-chosen donuts from a favorite bakery.

When you’re surrounded by Delco’s best donutproducing bakeries, that magical feeling never ends!

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Drink Up &

Wine Down

Delco’s wineries and breweries are bustling with guests seeking

local-made libations. With some of the most innovative and dedicated

brewers and winemakers in the region, happy hour is a true experience here.

Grace Winery

John Robert Cellars

Penns Wood Winery

Vino Bambino

50 Sweetwater Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342

2SP Brewing Company

120 Concord Road #101-103 Aston, PA 19014

Artillery Brewing Co. 4221 Ferne Boulevard Drexel Hill, PA 19026

124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Four Fingers Brewing Co. 4500 Aston Mills Road Aston, PA 19014

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant 30 E. State Street Media, PA 19063

Ship Bottom Brewery Blendery & Barrel House 5 Park Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081 16

301 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington, PA 19029

848 Sussex Boulevard, Suite C, Broomall, PA 19008

The Larimer Beer Co. 15 Engle Street Chester, PA 19013

Sterling Pig Brewery 609 W. State Street Media, PA 19063

Photo: Penns Wood Winery

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AC Hotel by Marriott Opening Fall 2024 Newtown Square

Airport Waterfront Inn Essington

Best Western Plus Concordville Glen Mills

Best Western Plus

Philadelphia Airport S. at Widener University Chester

Brandywine River Hotel Chadds Ford

A Stay For

Every Style

Conveniently located along the I-95 corridor, Delaware County offers city sophistication with countryside serenity, hosting a diverse mix of

accommodations that make calling it a day as special as the day itself.

From world-class hotels to 18th-century B&Bs, explore the one-of-a-kind stays and traditional comforts before you plan your weekend getaway.

Brinton Hotel and Suites West Chester

Candlewood Suites Chester

Clarion Hotel Philadelphia International Airport Essington

Comfort Inn & Suites Glen Mills

Comfort Inn

Philadelphia Airport W. Chester

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Springfield

Days Inn by Wyndham Chester

Days Inn by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport Springfield

Delta Hotel

Philadelphia Airport Philadelphia

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Philadelphia/Broomall Broomall

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Hampton Inn & Suites

The Radnor Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites

Red Carpet Inn

Glen Mills

Media

Hillside Motel Glen Mills

Hilton Garden Inn Radnor

Newtown Square Holiday Inn & Suites Philadelphia W. Drexel Hill

Holiday Inn Express

Philadelphia Airport Essington

Home2 Suites by Hilton Glen Mills

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ridley Park

The Inn at Swarthmore Swarthmore

The Inn at Villanova University Wayne

La Quinta Inn & Suites Philadelphia Airport Essington

McIntosh Inn Media

Media Inn & Suites Media

Microtel Inn & Suites

by Wyndham

Philadelphia Airport Ridley Park Motel 6

Philadelphia Airport Philadelphia Parkway Inn

Wayne

Philadelphia Airport Lester

Red Roof PLUS+

Philadelphia Airport Essington

Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Glen Mills

Springhill Suites

by Marriott

Philadelphia Airport Ridley Park

Staybridge Suites Wilmington/

Brandywine Valley Glen Mills

Summit Inn Hotel Upper Darby

Travelodge by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport Essington

Trolley Stop Motel Media

Wayne Hotel Wayne

Wyndham Garden Hotel Philadelphia Airport Essington Alpenhof

Bed & Breakfast Media

The Gifford-Risley House Bed & Breakfast Media

The Inn at Grace Winery Bed & Breakfast Glen Mills

Springfield

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