Location: Marcus Hook
Top Things to do in Marcus Hook
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Marcus Hook is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,397 at the 2010 census. The current mayor is Gene Taylor. The borough calls itself "The Cornerstone of Pennsylvania". The 2005 film One Last Thing... was set and partially filmed in Marcus Hook.
Restaurants in Marcus Hook
1. Hagley Museum and Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
Hagley is the former industrial site of the original black powder works of the DuPont Company founded in Delaware in 1802 and powdered by the natural resources that surrounded it. Today it is 235 acres of wooded rolling hills along the rushing Brandywine River dotted with hundreds of stone ruins of the black powder industry, dozens of restored buildings associated with the business, and the first du Pont family home built in America. Here, for more than 200 years, the DuPont Company and family experimented, innovated, and pursued the American Dream. Hagley has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1972. The site is a National Historic Landmark, National Recreation Trail, and a Historic Engineering Landmark.
Reviewed By ephyfe - Wilmington, Delaware
Hagley is a bargain for the $14 entrance fee. This is start of the DuPont company from about 1800 to about 1921 when they got out of the dynamite business. The admission includes a small museum at the visitor center on the physical geography and...MoreThank you for writing such a great review of your trip to Hagley! It sounds like you had a great visit, and we would be happy to welcome you back. The property is beautiful year-round so please come see us again in warm weather!
2. Harrah's Philadelphia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack is open 24 hours 7 days a week - 365 days a year! Ready for virtually limitless slot action, pulse-pounding horse racing and non-stop thrills? We'll see you at Harrah's Philly! Gambling Problem? Call 1800Gambler.
Reviewed By flyers1130 - Westville, New Jersey
Needs more cleaning of the areas where we eat and get beverages. Staff needs more training to make the experience better.
3. Newlin Grist Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By itinerary_queen_pa - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The volunteers who staff the visitor center couldn't be nicer. Just today blacksmith Mr. WIlliams made a J hook from scratch for my son. Unfortunately, there are a few visitors who do not respect this beautiful place and insist on leaving their trash, cigarette butts, water bottles, dog waste, and fishing gear for others to pick up. Please folks, respect great places like this and the volunteers who make it possible for us to enjoy it too.
4. Ridley Creek State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By 10sJohn - Cleveland Heights
We had a fun time in the park. There are a lot of things to see here and a good walk in the woods. Our dog loved it too.
5. Booths Corner Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By tey251 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Took my favorite shoes to be repaired while I waited had so many place to choose delicious favorites that my shoes were done before I was. Great place very nostalgic
6. IceWorks Skating Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By sunnyfellow99 - London, Canada
My GPS had trouble finding this place so make sure you check the map first. Unusually good food on site - prices are reasonable and lots of good choices. Sandwiches, Salads and regular pub food. If you have to spend a day at an arena this is a good one.
7. Bridgeport Speedway
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Scott B - Cincinnatus, New York
show moved right along, excellent competitive racing, started right on time. track stayed in excellent shape. food great. promoter thanked everybody & shook hands on way out. nice touch! excellent announcers & sound system. great lighting
8. Oddporium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
We are the first and only oddity shop in the state of Delaware. Here you will find everything from animal oddities of nature to antique medical instruments to vintage funerary items to spiritual supplies such as crystals and sage. Your one stop shop for the peculiar and the bizarre. We are located at the corner of Marsh and Harvey roads, in a historic building built in 1911. For the seekers of the paranormal, seven people have passed away within these walls, a number of paranormal investigators have documented unusual experiences Stop in and view our attached items on display.
Reviewed By DudesAdrift - Dallas, Texas
Mike is the owner and he is so cool and friendly. His shop is filled with oddities, from skeletons, to antique medical equipment, to pickled critters, to one of a kind jewelry, to just about anything strange, weird, and cool. I really hesitate to tell anyone about it, because I want everything in the store for myself. I live in Texas, but make a special trip to Mike's shop anytime I am in or near Philadelphia or Wilmington.
9. Nemours Mansion & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 532 reviews
Nemours Estate will close on January 8th for the winter and will reopen in May 2018.
Reviewed By nckun8 - Staten Island, New York
Very nice visitor center where you can watch a short movie about Alfred DuPont. Afterwards take a shuttle to mansion. Mansion is beautiful. Very well informed guides are in most of the rooms. Be sure to also visit carriage house which is a five minute walk or shuttle will take you. I look forward to returning in warm weather to explore the beautiful gardens.
10. Tyler Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By 858sharlae - Warminster, Pennsylvania
After seeing several friends post pictures on Facebook of the Big Bugs special exhibit at Tyler, I knew I wanted to take my kids there. After further researching Tyler on its website and seeing the pictures of the tree houses, I got even more excited to take them. It was everything I had expected and hoped for, and more. The Big Bugs were so cool to look at, and it was fun finding them throughout the property. My kids loved the tree houses. Each one was so different, unique, and fun to explore. Searching for bullfrogs in the marshy areas was another of my kids' favorite adventures of the day. There is so much to see in the way of plants, trees and nature and the walking paths are great throughout the property. I enjoyed it so much we bought a family membership. It will be awesome to visit Tyler again in the fall.
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