Guidebook for Nether Providence Township
Sightseeing
Part of the Swarthmore College campus, the Arboretum has old stalwart trees everywhere. Very nice afternoon there - an easy bike ride or train ride away.
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
500 College AvePart of the Swarthmore College campus, the Arboretum has old stalwart trees everywhere. Very nice afternoon there - an easy bike ride or train ride away.
Leiper was friends with Thomas Jefferson and built one of the first railroads in Pennsylvania - the Leiper House is just down the road.
Leiper Historic House
521 Avondale RdLeiper was friends with Thomas Jefferson and built one of the first railroads in Pennsylvania - the Leiper House is just down the road.
Independence Hall is the best place in Philadelphia to start your tour of the city, with Olde City right near by for lunch and shopping. I love Amada for its Tapas.
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Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StIndependence Hall is the best place in Philadelphia to start your tour of the city, with Olde City right near by for lunch and shopping. I love Amada for its Tapas.
Mecca for the Arts & Crafts Movement and home to history on William Lightfoot Price who was born in our house. Lovely homage to Will Price, founding voice to the American movement. Will's father, James M. Price, had a Nursery in the mid-1800s at our house. Rose Valley's unique architecture and culture is cataloged here.
Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge
41 Rose Valley RoadMecca for the Arts & Crafts Movement and home to history on William Lightfoot Price who was born in our house. Lovely homage to Will Price, founding voice to the American movement. Will's father, James M. Price, had a Nursery in the mid-1800s at our house. Rose Valley's unique architecture and culture is cataloged here.
Shopping
Deals Variety Store
15 W State StHandy local hardware store for any last minute needs.
Arts & Culture
Definitely worth a trip...check out all of the great plays!
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Media Theater For The Performing Arts
104 E State StDefinitely worth a trip...check out all of the great plays!
William Lightfoot Price, who was born in our house, founded Rose Valley and built the Hedgerow Theatre. Check out the shows; if you are around long enough you can actually take a theater class.
Hedgerow Theatre
64 Rose Valley RoadWilliam Lightfoot Price, who was born in our house, founded Rose Valley and built the Hedgerow Theatre. Check out the shows; if you are around long enough you can actually take a theater class.
About a 20 minute ride, but totally worth it to hear the live music and dance. Best place in the Suburbs for that!
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The Ardmore Music Hall
23 E Lancaster AveAbout a 20 minute ride, but totally worth it to hear the live music and dance. Best place in the Suburbs for that!
Essentials
This is the absolute best grocery store in the area...don't miss it.
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Swarthmore CO-OP
341 Dartmouth AveThis is the absolute best grocery store in the area...don't miss it.
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveAcme is handy for everyday needs
Rite Aid
510 E Baltimore AveQuickest in and out drug store in the area.
Wawa
435 E Baltimore AveOur favorite for sandwiches and pumping gas.
Getting Around
The ride to the airport is consistently 20 minutes, plus 5 for parking. It's just a short trip down 476 South and then up 95 North. With the right directions, all guests will find their way to your outing.
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Aéroport international de Philadelphie
8500 Essington AveThe ride to the airport is consistently 20 minutes, plus 5 for parking. It's just a short trip down 476 South and then up 95 North. With the right directions, all guests will find their way to your outing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sligo Irish Pub
113 W State StGreat Irish pub - lots of beers to pick from. Has music on the weekends.
Great for a burger and the craft brew!
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
8400 Germantown AveGreat for a burger and the craft brew!
Azie
217 W State StBest Sushi in town; with fancy cocktail bar...
Delicious Italian dishes...be sure to share, the portions are ample.
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Fellini Cafe of Media
106 W State StDelicious Italian dishes...be sure to share, the portions are ample.
This is our local 'hole-in-the-wall'. Fun on music night, always surprises at the bar.
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Brick & Brew
31 E Eagle RdThis is our local 'hole-in-the-wall'. Fun on music night, always surprises at the bar.
Parks & Nature
This gem is worth the trip across the Mason Dixon Line - lovely for a Sunday afternoon, green space and Americana abound.
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Winterthur Visitor's Center
5105 Kennett PikeThis gem is worth the trip across the Mason Dixon Line - lovely for a Sunday afternoon, green space and Americana abound.
Endless trails to explore: and nearby Colonial Plantation.
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Parc d'État de Ridley Creek
1023 Sycamore Mills RdEndless trails to explore: and nearby Colonial Plantation.
The way things used to be: great way to see life in Pennsylvania. This is a step back in time with pigs in the mud and a true colonial life recreation. Just 15 minutes by car into the countryside.
Colonial Plantation
1023 Sycamore Mills RdThe way things used to be: great way to see life in Pennsylvania. This is a step back in time with pigs in the mud and a true colonial life recreation. Just 15 minutes by car into the countryside.
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdAlways amazing, Longwood is great afternoon trip.
Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd.A hidden gem, this is an arborist's paradise.
Strategic Fort in the War of the Revolution, and along the redeveloping marshlands near the Philadelphia airport - very much worth a visit!
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Fort Mifflin
6400 Hog Island RdStrategic Fort in the War of the Revolution, and along the redeveloping marshlands near the Philadelphia airport - very much worth a visit!