2.2 miles from Mendenhall | A seriously dreamy botanical garden with over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows - fountain shows, live music, a beer garden and cafe - plus Danny and Megan took their engagement photos here! What's not to love?
21 miles from Mendenhall | Over 1700 acres of state park, Danny and Megan frequent Marsh Creek Lake where you can relax, rent kayaks, boats and paddle boards, fishing poles, use the public picnic area or grab a bite at the snack bar. If you want to truly follow in the happy couple’s routine, bring two beach chairs, a cooler of be.... er non-alcoholic drinks and some wawa hoagies. It’s tradition, ya know?
8.1 miles from Mendenhall | Opened on the site of the historic J. Franklin Styer’s Nursery in Glen Mills, PA, Terrain at Styers is URBN’s home and garden store blurring the line between indoor and outdoor spaces with a gorgeous greenhouse cafe, nursery and historic buildings. If you enjoy plants, pretty things and farm-to-table dining, this is your spot. The cafe is BYO. Oh and try the truffle fries.
4.7 miles from Mendenhall | Renowned for its holdings of the Wyeth family of artists, the Museum features galleries dedicated to the work of N.C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth. The Museum’s outstanding Heritage Collection is a cross section of American art, with a special focus on artistic practice in the Brandywine valley. Nineteenth- and twentieth-century landscape paintings testify to the beauty which drew well-known artists to the area.
20 miles from Mendenhall | A West Chester favorite. Megan suggests the bourbon sweet tea & if you have very low standards, $2 Nattys are available for consumption. Don’t let that fool you - country music, delicious pub fare, craft beers and whiskey are their specialties. Danny and Meg cut many a rug here in their college days.
2.8 miles from Mendenhall | stop by for a tasting or buy a bottle for your hotel room. The Winery is constantly holding special events on the weekends - can you say live music and wine slushies?
16 miles from Mendenhall | Best hot sauce. Best smoothies. Best tacos & açaí bowls. Danny’s recommended order: sante fe burrito & nutter butter smoothie; Megan’s: baco taco, adobo chicken taco, hipster smoothie. Be sure to add Hank's hot sauce to whatever you get!
38 Miles from Mendendall | but worth it - if you’re looking for a cheesesteak, make the trip to Roxborough and grab a cheesesteak with sauce and onions. If they ask if you want wiz, for the love of the good lord, say no. Cash only, but they have an atm inside. You won’t regret this.
16 miles from Mendenhall | The biscuits, though. Whatever you do, get the biscuits. Solid breakfast spot.
23 miles from Mendenhall | Freshly baked $0.65 soft pretzels and the best water ice (yes, better than Rita’s, quote us). Megan recommends chocolate or mango, Danny recommends lemon.
16 miles from Mendenhall | Our favorite pad thai & BYO.
16 miles from Mendenhall | La Colombe coffee and barista drinks with a courtyard dining space.