#1 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Philadelphia PA
~2.78 miles from Lester city center
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#2 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Widener University
One University Place Chester PA - 610-499-4246
~3.54 miles from Lester city center
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Widener University was established in 1862 and is a private, coeducational university located in Chester, Pennsylvania. http://www.widener.edu
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#3 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Fort Mifflin
Philadelphia PA
~4.38 miles from Lester city center
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Fort Mifflin, originally called Fort Island Battery and also known as Mud Island Fort, was commissioned in 1771 and sits on Mud or Deep Water Island on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the American Revolutionary War, the fort was a centerpiece of the British conquest of Philadelphia. The name "Fort Mifflin" became official in 1795. The fort was rebuilt at the start of 1794 during the presidency of John Adams to a design by Pierre L'Enfant, and added to in the 19th century.
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#4 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Angora (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~6.04 miles from Lester city center
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#5 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Bartram's Garden
Philadelphia PA
~6.18 miles from Lester city center
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#6 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Delaware County Institute
11 Veterans Sq Media PA - 610-566-5126
~6.34 miles from Lester city center
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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 borough and also became the seat of government for Delaware County, it seemed wise to move the institute to that town, and to be nearer public transportation. Minshall painter obtained and presented to the organization the grounds on which the present building stands. The building was constructed in 1867.
As before "The object of the association was to promote the study and diffusion of general knowledge and the establishment of a museum. And to serve as a non-profit organization for the people of Delaware County and adjoining areas."
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#7 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Cedar Park (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~6.76 miles from Lester city center
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The park is part of the streetscape -- separated from traffic by low concrete walls and a few fences, but open enough that what happens in the park is well in view to everyone around. Which is good, I think. The park functions as a part of the neighborhood, with people's homes on one side and the commercial strip between 49th and 50th on the other.
A new playground was installed just in the last year or so. Usually at least a few kids are hanging around, happy to play with other kids who happen by. The local bums have their own hangout spot along a wall a little further down the street, and they seem well disposed to keep a friendly eye on the kids, keeping their alcoholic energies to themselves. In my opinion, it works out pretty well.
The commercial strip across the street includes the Satellite cafe, the liquor store (Pennsylvania Wine and Spirits), Elena's Soul Lounge, and the Dock Street brewery and pizza joint in the old Firehouse at 50th St. with a bicycle shop and acupuncture outfit up the exterior staircase.
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#8 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Wachovia Center - Philadelphia 76ers - Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia PA
~6.90 miles from Lester city center
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#9 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia PA
~6.94 miles from Lester city center
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http://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com/
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#10 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Grays Ferry (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~7.00 miles from Lester city center
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#11 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Haddington (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~7.05 miles from Lester city center
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#12 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Garden Court (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~7.07 miles from Lester city center
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#13 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Girard Estate (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~7.14 miles from Lester city center
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#14 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia PA
~7.18 miles from Lester city center
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Citizens Bank Park is a 43,647-seat baseball park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, and home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Citizens Bank Park opened on April 3, 2004 and hosted its first regular season baseball game on April 12 of the same year, with the Phillies losing to the Cincinnati Reds, 4–1. The ballpark was built to replace the now-demolished Veterans Stadium (a football/baseball multipurpose facility), and features natural grass and dirt playing field and also features a number of Philadelphia-style food stands, including several which serve cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other regional specialties. The ballpark lies on the northeast corner of the Sports Complex, which includes Lincoln Financial Field, the Wachovia Center, and the Wachovia Spectrum.
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#15 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Spruce Hill (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~7.38 miles from Lester city center
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#16 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Walnut Hill (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~7.39 miles from Lester city center
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#17 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
University City (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~7.66 miles from Lester city center
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#18 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Point Breeze (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~7.70 miles from Lester city center
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#19 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Mill Creek (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~7.92 miles from Lester city center
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#20 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Institute of Contemporary Art
Philadelphia PA
~7.97 miles from Lester city center
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#21 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA
~7.99 miles from Lester city center
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#22 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Powelton Village (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~8.14 miles from Lester city center
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#23 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Marian Anderson Historical Residence & Museum
Philadelphia PA
~8.16 miles from Lester city center
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#24 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Fitler Square (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~8.18 miles from Lester city center
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Fitler Square is a city park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, bounded on the east by 23rd Street, on the west by 24th Street, on the north by Panama Street, and on the south by Pine Street. It is in the southwestern part of Philadelphia's Center City district. Fitler Square was named for late 19th century Philadelphia mayor Edwin Henry Fitler.
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#25 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Saunders Park (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~8.20 miles from Lester city center
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#26 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Rosenbach Museum and Library
Philadelphia PA
~8.41 miles from Lester city center
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#27 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Rittenhouse Square (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~8.46 miles from Lester city center
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#28 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Civil War Library and Museum
Philadelphia PA
~8.48 miles from Lester city center
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The Civil War Museum of Philadelphia closed the doors of its old museum in 2008,
in anticipation of building a new facility, with a planned 2011 opening. That new museum has been delayed until 2014. In the meantime, the Civil War Museum
will partner with the Gettysburg Foundation, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and the National Constitution Center to ensure that parts of the collection will be seen by the public during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War which begins in 2011. News of exhibits and
openings at these institutions will be available on this website and on the websites of our partner organizations as they are scheduled.
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#29 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Downtown / Rittenhouse Square (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~8.56 miles from Lester city center
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#30 of 30 Things To Do in Lester
Mantua (Neighborhood)
Philadelphia PA
~8.58 miles from Lester city center
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