Ridley Creek State Park - paved walking/biking path partially along the creek; wooded hiking trails; Colonial Plantation and ruins throughout the park; nature guides and programs
ChesLen Preserve - hiking nearby the Brandywine Creek Stroud Preserve - hiking in open fields and wooded areas
Tyler Arboretum - beautiful pathways, mature trees; fee charged Chanticleer - a colorful, contemporary garden with an historic setting in near Wayne; fee charged Longwood Gardens - world-renown formal indoor & outdoor gardens; reservation required; fee charged
Marsh Creek State Park - beautiful lake with wooded trails
Valley Forge National Historical Park - visitor center, paved walking and biking trails; wooded hiking trails
Malvern - small borough with a local favorite restaurant - "The Buttery" for coffee, baked goods, unique breakfast & lunch items; a few cute shops to explore; other restaurants and a pub West Chester - WC University college town and Chester County seat, with lots of places to eat, interesting shops, coffee and pastries; First Presbyterian Church - our home church with services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM on Sunday
King of Prussia Mall - very large mall with a variety of upscale stores and restaurants