Welcome to Chester County, Pennsylvania
The following overview of the Chester County Area,
will give you an idea of why this agent elected to raise her family in
this location. A single parent, especially knows the benefit of lots to do.
With a limited amount of travel involved, Teri could expose her family to a
taste of every facet of life.
Chester County is conveniently located near
many major points of interest in the
region. Every person may enjoy a taste of everything the East Coast has to offer,
whatever their desire. Rural, suburban or metropolitan, the choice is yours,
there is something for everyone.
In the heart of Chester County lies
Marsh Creek State Park, complete
with biking trails, public pool, hiking trails, horse back riding, electric
and sail boating plus fishing. Outdoor enthusiasts can also visit
Valley Forge National Park, for an American
history lesson as well as riding trails, kite flying, hiking, biking, roller blading,
and picnics.
Other sites of interest in the Chester County area include:
- The Brandywine River Valley
- The Main Line
- Longwood Gardens, a botanical wonderland offering seasonal displays,
accompanied by other types of cultural events.
- Kennett Square, "The mushroom capitol of the world"
- Lancaster County, offering Amish shopping, farmer's markets, and crafts
- Reading, the outlet capitol of the world.
Residents and visitors to Chester County are
only 45 minutes from historic downtown Philadelphia,
which offers a wide range of museums,
shopping, entertainment or site seeing, including
the oldest Zoological Garden in the country,
Fairmount Park, Veterans Stadium - Home of the Eagles
and Phillies, and the Core States Center and Spectrum - Home of the 76ers
and Flyers.
Philadelphia is also known for it's health care facilities and teaching hospitals
which include Wills Eye Hospital, Children's Hospital, University of Pennsylvania,
and Temple University hospitals.
Other Metropolitan areas located within one days travel are:
New York City, where
you could enjoy a Broadway show accompanied by great shopping,
eating, museums or site seeing.
Baltimore, soak up the sun at
the Inner Harbor,
or take in an Orioles game at Camden Yards.
Annapolis, a quaint town with a rich military history.
Washington, DC., enjoy the Smithsonian Institute, Washington Monument, the
Capitol building, Arlington Cemetery or one of the famous memorials.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, enjoy a day on one of the beautiful beaches
the area offers, deep sea fishing, surfing, water skiing, or visiting the East
Coast Gambling headquarters.
Chester County residents also enjoy close
proximity to The Poconos, where one can
indulge in skiing in the wintertime, or lake and stream fishing, camping,
whitewater rafting and golfing in the spring and summer.
Fun for the young at heart is just around the corner, too.
Spend a day at Six Flags Great Adventure and
drive through Safari Park,
or visit the "Chocolate Capital", Hershey
Amusement Park and Chocolate Factory, or
Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom
in Allentown.
Always something to do for fun, education or relaxation.
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