Farnum’s Guidebook
Food scene
Dim Sum Mania
17-19 East State StreetGreat local restaurant. Try the soup dumplings and you won’t be disappointed!
Great casual fair. Will deliver. Awesome Philly Cheese Steak, chicken fingers, pizzas. Pretty quick too.
Dairy Cottage
328 West Woodland AvenueGreat casual fair. Will deliver. Awesome Philly Cheese Steak, chicken fingers, pizzas. Pretty quick too.
Azie
217 W State StHigh end sushi or steaks! My personal favorite.
Great for breakfast or lunch. They close at 3. Small mom and pop restaurant with yummy French toast!
Hungry A
755 West Sproul RoadGreat for breakfast or lunch. They close at 3. Small mom and pop restaurant with yummy French toast!
Scooped Ice Cream
25 W State StHome made Ice cream and waffle cones in the center of Media!
Crave Creamery
1158 Baltimore PikeMy personal favorite for ice cream or gelato- only a 10 min drive!
My go-to for bagels. Fresh and ready; close by. Great cream cheese. They always have a seasonal bagel flavor of the month not listed on the menu.
Custom Bagels
15 S Olive StMy go-to for bagels. Fresh and ready; close by. Great cream cheese. They always have a seasonal bagel flavor of the month not listed on the menu.
Hidalgo
30 West State StreetFrom flautas to fajitas- a local favorite for Mexican fare
City/town information
Visit Philly for more food options and events! The Wissahickon is a must for those who love the outdoors.
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Philadelphia
Visit Philly for more food options and events! The Wissahickon is a must for those who love the outdoors.
Visit Delaware for tax-free shopping or more outdoor options like White Clay State Park
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Newark
Visit Delaware for tax-free shopping or more outdoor options like White Clay State Park
We are 5 minutes from the heart of Media, PA. Downtown you will find the theatre, a slew of dining options, and boutiques to shop. June-Sept State street hosts dining under the stars.
Only 5 minutes further and you’ll arrive at Linvilla Orchards, where they host hayrides, fruit picking, face painting, horseback riding and much more. Check their website to see what seasonal events are happening now.
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Media
We are 5 minutes from the heart of Media, PA. Downtown you will find the theatre, a slew of dining options, and boutiques to shop. June-Sept State street hosts dining under the stars.
Only 5 minutes further and you’ll arrive at Linvilla Orchards, where they host hayrides, fruit picking, face painting, horseback riding and much more. Check their website to see what seasonal events are happening now.
Sightseeing
Great to experience historic Pennsylvania. They host fun seasonal events and riding is a must when the leaves are changing colors.
West Chester Railroad Co
230 E Market StGreat to experience historic Pennsylvania. They host fun seasonal events and riding is a must when the leaves are changing colors.
About 10 min away. Great to hike or bike. Large park with playground, creek, and many meandering trails.
Smedley Park
20 Papermill RdAbout 10 min away. Great to hike or bike. Large park with playground, creek, and many meandering trails.
Fun to hike or walk. They have paved trails as well as dirt. Also contains a 4/5 mile bike path loop. Near by stable offers children horse rides may-labor day.
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Parc d'État de Ridley Creek
1023 Sycamore Mills RdFun to hike or walk. They have paved trails as well as dirt. Also contains a 4/5 mile bike path loop. Near by stable offers children horse rides may-labor day.
Local garden favorite. Something for each season. Story walk and treehouses, etc for children.
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Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter RdLocal garden favorite. Something for each season. Story walk and treehouses, etc for children.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Suburban trolly line is about a 15 min walk
It costs 2.00 to park your car there.
Réservez avant de partir
Make a reservation to dine
Particularly on Wednesday's during the summer time. This mid-weekday hype is created by the dining-under-the-stars event.
Voyage avec enfants
Family friendly city!
Feel free to inquire with the host if you are looking for more recommendations for kids. I have a 4 year old and am therefore tuned into current kids events in the area.