#1 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Historic Sugartown 692 Sugartown Rd Malvern PA - 610-647-4419 ~3.62 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Historic Sugartown Historic Sugartown, located in Willistown Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, is a rural crossroads village dating from the late 18th century.Sugartown was a typical crossroads village that provided goods and services required by the surrounding farm community. Its central location in Willistown Township made it a favored place for political and social organizations to hold meetings in the schoolhouse, tavern, and community hall located there.Since the buildings have remained largely intact, the village provides an exceptional example of a self-sufficient community of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Tours of the restored bank barn, Quaker farm house, general store, and book bindery are available year-round for groups of 10 people or more; advance registration is requi... |
#2 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Ave Oaks PA - (484) 754-3976 ~7.15 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Greater Philadelphia Expo Center http://www.phillyexpocenter.com |
#3 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Valley Forge Valley Forge PA ~7.49 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Valley Forge Valley Forge in Pennsylvania was the site of the camp of the American Continental Army over the winter of 1777–1778 in the American Revolutionary War.The site of the encampment became a Pennsylvania State Park in 1893 and, on the 4th of July, 1976, it became Valley Forge National Historical Park. The modern park features historical and recreated buildings and structures; memorials; and a newly renovated visitor center, which shows a short film and has several exhibits. A chapel was built in 1903 as a memorial to George Washington. An adjoining carillon of 58 bells represents all U.S. states and territories. It resides in a tower built by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Other park amenities include walking and bicycle trails. The park supports around 1000 deer which can be see... |
#4 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern King of Prussia Mall 160 N. Gulph Rd. King of Prussia PA ~8.05 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to King of Prussia Mall The East Coast's Premier Shopping Destination. King of Prussia Mall offers the most discriminating shopper an endless selection of luxury department stores, etc.The King of Prussia Mall is the the largest shopping mall on the East Coast of the United States, and largest shopping mall in the United States of America in terms of leasable retail space.The two-building conglomeration is also arguably America's largest shopping complex at one location. It is located in King of Prussia, an area within Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. http://www.kingofprussiamall.com |
#5 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Eastern University 1300 Eagle Rd wayne PA - (610) 341-5800 ~8.64 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Eastern University Eastern University is a private university in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, United States affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, with an interdenominational student body. http://www.eastern.edu/ |
#6 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Radnor Valley Country Club Villanova PA - (610) 688-9450 ~8.92 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Radnor Valley Country Club http://www.radnorvalleycc.com |
#7 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Villanova University 800 E Lancaster Ave Villanova PA - (610) 519-4500 ~10.04 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Villanova University http://www.villanova.edu |
#8 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Delaware County Institute 11 Veterans Sq Media PA - 610-566-5126 ~11.07 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Delaware County Institute The Delaware County Institute of Science was formed on September 21, 1833 as an association at first of only five individuals; namely George Miller, Minshall Painter, John Miller, George Smith, M.D., and John Cassin. These friends were interested in sciences and natural history.When membership increased it became necessary for the Institute to obtain real estate and an application was made to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for corporate privileges, which were granted on the 8th of February, 1836. A "hall of modest pretensions was built in Upper Providence in 1837 at which the members continued to hold their meetings until after the middle of the 1800's" (From George Smith's "History of Delaware County, published by this Institute in 1862.)In 1850 when Media was incorporated as a... |
#9 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Brandywine Battlefield DE ~11.40 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Brandywine Battlefield Philadelphia, the capital of the newly formed nation, was the goal of British General Howe during the campaign of 1777. The British approached Philadelphia from the Chesapeake, landing at Head of Elk, Maryland (present day Elkton).As the British began their march toward the city, Washington and the people of Philadelphia were confident that the British could be stopped. Washington chose the high ground in the area of Chadds Ford to defend against the British advance. Chadds Ford allowed safe passage across the Brandywine River on the road from Baltimore to Philadelphia.On the morning of September 9th Washington placed his troops along the Brandywine River to guard the main fords. By placing detachments of troops at Pyle's Ford — the southernmost possible crossing of the river — and... |
#10 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Ursinus College 601 E Main St Collegeville PA - (610) 409-3000 ~11.40 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Ursinus College http://www.ursinus.edu |
#11 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Ursinus College 601 E Main St Collegeville PA - (610) 409-3000 ~11.40 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Ursinus College http://www.ursinus.edu |
#12 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Limerick Nuclear 3146 Sanatoga Road Pottstown PA ~13.54 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Limerick Nuclear
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#13 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Longwood Gardens Kennett Square DE ~13.79 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens, a showcase of beautiful horticulture, was created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont in 1906. This world-renowned display has over 1,000 acres of flowers, ornate fountains, Italian water gardens, flourishing meadows, interpretive displays, and gorgeous exhibits. |
#14 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Philadelphia Premium Outlets 18 Lightcap Road Limerick PA - (610) 495-9000 ~13.97 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Philadelphia Premium Outlets http://www.premiumoutlets.com |
#15 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Barnes Foundation Philadelphia PA ~15.22 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Barnes Foundation
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#16 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Widener University One University Place Chester PA - 610-499-4246 ~15.28 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Widener University Widener University was established in 1862 and is a private, coeducational university located in Chester, Pennsylvania.Widener University is a private, coeducational university located in Chester, Pennsylvania.Its main campus sits on 108 acres (.44 km²), just 14 miles (23 km) south of Philadelphia. The university has three other campuses: two in Pennsylvania (Harrisburg and Exton) and one in Wilmington, Delaware.About 3,300 undergraduates and 3,300 graduate students attend Widener in eight degree-granting schools. The university offers associate's, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in areas ranging from traditional liberal arts to professional programs.Widener was founded in 1821 and has undergone several name changes. It was known as Pennsylvania Military College aft... http://www.widener.edu |
#17 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Andorra (Neighborhood) Philadelphia PA ~15.47 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Andorra
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#18 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Wings Field (N67) Philadelphia PA ~15.80 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Wings Field (N67)
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#19 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Saint Joseph's University 5600 City Ave Philadelphia PA - (610) 660-1000 ~15.82 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Saint Joseph's University http://www.sju.edu |
#20 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Bala Cynwyd (Neighborhood) Philadelphia PA ~15.93 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Bala Cynwyd
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#21 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Trilogy Park BMX 75 West King Street Pottstown PA ~15.99 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Trilogy Park BMX Trilogy Park is a BMX, Inline, and Skate Board park located in Pottstown, PA. The park is currently in the first steps of Phase One. Phase One includes the clean-up and construction of an NBL BMX race track. As we complete key steps in this first phase we will update the website with that info. Please feel free to check out the website for the latest on the park or email them. - Trilogy Park Track Address75 West King StreetPottstown, PA 19464 http://www.trilogypark.org |
#22 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Brandywine Creek State Park Wilmington DE ~16.06 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Brandywine Creek State Park Brandywine Creek State Park is a state park, located 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Wilmington, Delaware along the Brandywine Creek. Open year-round, it is 933 acres (378 ha) in area and, before becoming a state park in 1965, was a dairy farm owned by the DuPont family. It contains the first two nature preserves in Delaware.Fourteen miles of trails run the park, the longest being the Rocky Run Trail and the Greenways Trail. Brandywine Creek has a large population of bass, and Wilson's Run is known for its trout. Nearby parks include White Clay Creek State Park, Wilmington State Parks and Bellevue State Park. |
#23 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Wynnefield (Neighborhood) Philadelphia PA ~16.08 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Wynnefield Wynnefield (a.k.a. The Field) is a predominantly African-American, middle-class neighborhood in West Philadelphia. Its borders are 53rd Street at Jefferson to the south, Philadelphia's Fairmount Park to the east, City Avenue (commonly referred to as "City Line") to the north and the Amtrak Main Line tracks to the west.Surrounding neighborhoods include Bala Cynwyd to the north, Wynnefield Heights to the east, Parkside to the south, and Overbrook to the west. Its main commercial arteries are North 54th Street, Bryn Mawr Avenue (2200 block), and City Avenue. It is the home of St. Joseph's University, a Catholic Jesuit University of some 7,000 students and the television station WPHL-TV (MY PHL 17). It also has a connections to the motion picture industry. Wynnefield is the childhood home of... |
#24 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Haddington (Neighborhood) Philadelphia PA ~16.17 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Haddington Haddington is a neighborhood in the West Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is arguably located between 52nd Street and 63rd Street, bounded by Chestnut Street and Girard Avenue.It is an African American community of mostly 2-story rowhouses with a large proportion of elderly residents and a high homeownership rate. Near the intersection of Vine Street and 56th Street, new construction and community facilities were built in the 1970s thanks to the Haddington Leadership Organization.Haddington's Historic District is located on the 6000 blocks of Market, Ludlow, and Chestnut Streets, showcasing colonial and classical revival styles of architecture built from 1909 to 1915. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. |
#25 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Kennett Square 114 W State St Kennett Square PA ~16.23 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Kennett Square Kennett Square is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as the Mushroom Capital of the World because mushroom farming in the region produces over a million pounds of mushrooms a year. To celebrate this heritage, Kennett Square has an annual Mushroom Festival, where the town shuts down to have a parade, tour mushroom farms, and buy and sell food and other goods. It is also home to the corporate headquarters of Genesis HealthCare which administers elderly care facilities. Its population was 5,273 at the 2000 census. http://www.mushroomfestival.org |
#26 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Roxborough (Neighborhood) Philadelphia PA ~16.24 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Roxborough Roxborough is a neighborhood in the Northwest Philadelphia section of the United States city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is bordered to the southwest, along the Schuylkill River, by the neighborhood of Manayunk, along the northeast by the Wissahickon Creek section of Fairmount Park, and to the southeast by the neighborhood of East Falls. Beyond Roxbrough to the northwest is Montgomery County. Roxborough's zip code is 19128. Most of Roxborough is in Philadelphia's 21st Ward. |
#27 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern PPL Park 1 Stadium Drive Chester PA - (610) 859-3100 ~16.31 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to PPL Park Philadelphia union http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/ppl-park |
#28 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Wintherthur Museum and Country Estate Wilmington DE ~16.38 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Wintherthur Museum and Country Estate Winterthur Museum and Country Estate is an American estate and museum in Winterthur, Delaware, now housing one of the most important collections of Americana in the country. It was the former home of Henry Francis du Pont (1880–1969), a renowned antiques collector and horticulturist. Until recently, it was known as the "Henry Francis DuPont Winterthur Museum".In the early 20th century, H. F. du Pont and his father, Henry Algernon du Pont, designed Winterthur in the spirit of 18th- and 19th-century European country houses. The younger du Pont added to the home many times thereafter, eventually moving to a smaller house on the estate when the main building became a public museum in 1951.Winterthur is situated on 979 acres (4 km²), near Brandywine Creek, with 60 acres (0.2 km²) of natural... |
#29 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Manayunk (Neighborhood) Philadelphia PA ~16.60 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Manayunk Manayunk is a neighborhood in the northwestern section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States. Located on the banks of the Schuylkill River, it contains the first canal begun in the United States (although not the first completed due to budget problems). The area's name comes from the language of the Lenape Indians (later called the Delaware Indians by Europeans). In 1686-dated papers between William Penn and the Lenape, the Lenape referred to the Schuylkill River as "Manaiung", their word for "river", which literally translates as "place to drink"; the word was later altered and adopted as the town's name.Although historically a working class community, in recent years the neighborhood has been substantially gentrified. Today's residents are mostly middle- to upp... |
#30 of 30 Things To Do in Malvern Morris Arboretum Philadelphia PA ~16.61 miles from Malvern city center Hotels Close to Morris Arboretum he Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania (37 ha / 92 acres) is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is located at 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The arboretum is open daily except major holidays; an admission fee is charged.The arboretum was formerly the estate of John and Lydia Morris, who purchased and landscaped much of the arboretum's current site starting from the 1880s. Morris was interested in growing plants from around the world, including those collected in China by E. H. Wilson around 1900, and many of today's specimens date to Morris' original plantings. The estate became a public arboretum in 1933.Today the arboretum contains more than 13,000 labelled plants of over 2,500 types, representing th... |