Tourism
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Professional Quartet Returns to Pottstown with Free Concert of Slavic Christmas Music
Theoria, a quartet of four professional vocalists, will return to Pottstown to perform an a cappella concert of beautiful Slavic and other Eastern European Christmas music and Western carols on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 PM at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church on 301 Cherry Street. This concert is free and open to…
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West Chester Christmas Parade Ushers in Holiday Season
Santa and Mrs. Claus waved to a delighted crowd from their float as West Chester bid an early hello to Christmas with its 37th annual Christmas Parade, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Local News. Coordinated by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, the parade attracted tens of thousands of people who gathered for…
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Did You Know? The Battle of Brandywine, America’s First 9/11 Tragedy
The Battle of Brandywine was fought between the American army of General George Washington and the British army of General Sir William Howe on September 11, 1777 near Chadds Ford. Chadds Ford was important as it was the most direct passage across the Brandywine River on the road from Baltimore to Philadelphia. More troops fought…
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Poll: Favorite Parade?
The saying goes “everybody loves a parade.” If you are a parade-lover and will be attending any around the county this holiday season, let us know the name of your favorite. View Survey
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Destination ChesCo: Tyler Arboretum, a Whimsical Adventure
While not directly located in Chester County, the Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA is only a stone’s throw away from Chadds Ford and well worth the ten-minute detour off of Route 1. Bordering Ridley Creek State Park and only a few blocks from Penn State’s Brandywine Campus, the Tyler Arboretum “is a place of natural…
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Touch-Screen ‘Bridge’ Set for Display at Brandywine Valley Tourism Center’s Holiday Open House
The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau has added a one-of-a-kind touch-screen “bridge” at the Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center in Kennett Square, outside the gates of Longwood Gardens. The community is invited to see and experience this unique storyboard, as well as meet the CCCVB team during its Holiday Open House week, Dec. 5-11…
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Black Walnut Winery in Sadsburyville to Host Open House This Weekend
The Black Walnut Winery in Sadsburyville is hosting an official Open House this weekend to highlight not only their fantastic wines, but also several local artisans. Visit on Saturday, Dec. 3 or Sunday, Dec. 4 to enjoy winetasting, and get recommendations for the perfect wines for your holiday table. Do some shopping with local vendors,…
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QVC West Chester Christmas Parade Ready for Lights, Camera, Action!
With West Chester’s premier home shopping network on the set, the QVC West Chester Christmas Parade is ready for the lights, camera and action on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:15pm. The 37th annual Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce and Under the Sun Productions event will once again showcase spectacular floats, giant inflatable character balloons,…
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Iron Hill Offers Perfect Stocking Stuffers with Award-Winning Beers
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is celebrating Black Friday with something for those of you wishing to avoid the holiday shopping shenanigans, as it welcomes the holiday season by releasing its seasonal favorite, Reindeer’s Revenge, in stylishly designed 16-oz. cans. Reindeer’s Revenge is an American-style Belgian tripel ale, filled with complex aromas and flavors of grapefruit, spice,…
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Live Music an Integral Part of the Kennett Brewing Company Experience
Looking for a way to warm up this winter? The Kennett Brewing Company offers a packed lineup of upcoming concerts featuring musicians of a variety of genres. Located right in the brewery, guests can warm up with handcrafted beers, an array of cozy menu items like black bean chili or a braised short-rib sandwich, or…
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Victory Releases Rare Beer for Dark Wednesday
Victory Brewing Company’s Dark Wednesday, the name affectionately given to the day before Thanksgiving, is the brewery’s annual specialty bottle release highlighting unique dark beers. This year it will feature two brews: a favorite returnee, Java Cask, and Java Cask Rye, a brand new, limited edition bottle sold only at Victory’s three retail locations. Every…
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‘Routine’ Flight of Hot-Air Balloon from Glenmoore Anything But
What was supposed to be a “routine” hot-air balloon training flight was anything but after it launched from Glenmoore. The independent flight of three men and a woman attracted a news chopper, a dozen police cars, myriads of spectators, and now a Federal Aviation Administration investigation when it drifted down into Philadelphia. It made an…
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Weather Shaping Up for West Chester Craft Beer, Restaurant Stroll Today
The weather is shaping up to make the downtown West Chester Craft Beer & Restaurant Stroll a memorable event, beginning at noon, on Saturday, Nov. 19. During the stroll, enjoy drink and food specials, as well as dozens of craft beer samples in this mecca of delicious, craft-brewed beer. Tickets are $20 per person and include:…
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Stable 12 Brewing Company Supports Phoenixville Firebird Festival
The team that brings the burning of the phoenix to the neighborhood needs your help in generating much-needed funds to support this year’s Firebird Festival. If you’d like to help without making a direct donation, consider stopping into Stable 12 Brewing Company on Sunday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 27. Stable 12 will donate 10…
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Brandywine One of Four Finalists for 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year; Vote Here
Considered “one of the East Coast’s most beautiful watersheds,” the Brandywine River is in the running for the honor of 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year. Public voting will determine the winner between now and 5 PM on Monday, Dec. 19. The Brandywine River is up against the Allegheny River (Middle & Upper), Loyalhanna Creek,…
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Multimillion-Dollar Project at Longwood Gardens Promises to Amaze
A multimillion-dollar development currently under way at Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens will amaze visitors when it opens in May next year, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. According to Paul Redman, president and CEO of Longwood Gardens, the project is in its final phase and is starting to look like a complete garden. Renovations include…
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Iron Hill’s 20th Anniversary Party Serves Best of Its Award-Winning Beers
By Shannon Maria Jones This week marks the landmark of 20 years in business for the folks at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, and to celebrate, all 12 locations will be throwing a bash on Friday, Nov. 11 beginning at 4 PM. For the occasion, Iron Hill has brewed a special beer, a farmhouse-style ale…
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Chaddsford Winery Offers Seasonal Wine & Cheese Walk
By Shannon Maria Jones Chaddsford Winery is excited for the return of its seasonal Wine & Cheese Walk, held every weekend in November: 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27. The adult fun offers guests the opportunity to taste locally made wines, paired with Di Bruno Bros. cheeses and spreads, while strolling the grounds of the winery. The event…
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