Location: West Chester
Top Things to do in West Chester
The 10 Best Things to do in West Chester, Pennsylvania (PA)
The borough of West Chester is proud of its long history of hospitality, having hosted its first visitors way back in 1769. These colonial roots still show, with over 3,000 surviving structures dating from before the Revolutionary War. The tree-lined downtown area is listed on The National Register of Historic Places, with such a large collection of Greek Revival buildings that the town was named Athens of the West. It's the perfect place for a relaxing day spent walking and window-shopping.
Restaurants in West Chester
1. Chester County Art Association
2. Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Transport yourself to the 1700's at the Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site. The House, built in 1704 by the Brintons, a Quaker family, is one of the oldest in Pennsylvania. It has been restored to its original state and is filled with furniture and other pieces from the 1700's. The House is open for tours Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00, May through October, and by appointment.
3. Escape West Chester
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
ONE HOUR - ONE ROOM - ONE EXIT WILL YOU ESCAPE? These dynamic themed escape rooms are designed to alert your intuitions, activate your competitive side, test your intellect and leave you laughing. Invite your friends, family, co-workers, club or team. You will have a blast!
Reviewed By Melanie4035 - Bury, United Kingdom
Had an amazing time escaping the 'Taken' room. The clues were great for us beginners! Still challenging however, just enough to get the addiction going! We had success on getting freedom with 8.35min to spare, the experience was amazing as was Hazel our Host, simply could not recommend her enough ????
4. Rainbow Limousine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
We Provide Luxury Ground Transportation Services. We service all of Chester County and parts of Delaware County. We service all major (and minor) airports in the Northeast. Additionally, we provide point-to-point transfers and hourly rentals. Trusted since 1984.
Reviewed By Boots33921 - West Chester, United States
Darryl picked me up at PHL airport and drove me to Hersheys Mill. The Suburban was clean outside and in and did not smell of smoke. He handled my luggage and handed me a water. We had a nice chat on the way home, and he was a very very safe driver. I love the convenience of knowing someone is waiting for me at the airport and I recognize the driver because of the professional emails telling me who is coming, with a picture of the driver. This would be very comforting for young women traveling alone in particular. You can depend on them to be there for you.
5. QVC Studio Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
QVC, the popular home-shopping network, offers studio tours that feature live broadcasts from five studio views.
6. Baldwin's Book Barn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By tinar143
I can’t tell you how many times I have gone past this special book store. I have read newspaper articles about the store...all the while forlornly waiting for a spare minute from working myself half to death, or driving kids, or food shopping,etc. To go in and feast my eyes on all the books. Well finally.... I was driving by (in the midst of errands, and working during ‘vacation’) and I was impelled to turn around and go back to the store...it was a delicious adventure. As far as ‘libraries’ go this has an immense diverse collection, I was there for over an hour... pouring through the book collection, walking on barn wood floors, up staircases that beckoned to a secret cache, mazes of bookshelves, all labeled and categorized. Even though there is a map, I still needed the managers help to get to the third floor:) then there were more books and a curious door (probably for hay way back when) very Harry Potter storyish. I found a novel, nuke historian book, a Linus Pauling book, a old book with pictures of travels across the world from 1700s the book was maybe 1950, another history book about local scientists, a book on American Indians, and others. The book prices were reasonable. Very thankful for the store, a gem and national treasure. The manager was very great and knowledgeable( he knew Linus Pauling won the two Nobel prizes, one for Chemistry and one for Peace). Very fun when a store can inspire one to read and have an adventure too.
7. Birmingham Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
8. Chester County History Center Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By DiAlJo - Hockessin, United States
The historical society puts on a summer tour series that takes you through the history of Chester County - West Chester/Brandywine Revolutionary War events. They have tour guides and some time reenactors to make the tour interesting. The tour is free and great for any history buffs.
9. American Helicopter Museum and Educational Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, located in the land of industry innovators in the Philadelphia region, is the nation's premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros and convertiplanes.
Reviewed By N5556OVdavidl - West Chester, United States
After an active session at the swing set we arrived at the helecopter museum. The boys. 3 and 1.5 were immediately attracted to the copters. And so was I. We climbed in those copters we could and spent time buckling up and in buckling in the pilots seat. We were delighted that other children arrived in. the play room The boys played with the other kids Built blocks and played on the small copter over and over. Well worth the visit ( three hours). A good time was had by all What a treasure.
