Tourism
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Pristine Woods and Fertile Farmland Now Preserved Forever
Woods and wetlands that possess “some of the cleanest water in the county” and prime farmland of statewide importance have been eternally preserved thanks to the work of Chester County organizations, the Daily Local News reported. Warwick Township, a former Chester County Farmer of the Year and a bevy of supporting agencies recently safeguarded 114…
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Santa Schedules Helicopter Museum Landing
A magical flight and Christmas goodie bags await good girls and boys this year as Santa Claus arrives via helicopter on Saturday, December 12, at West Chester’s American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), 1220 American Boulevard. The excitement begins at 10 a.m. with face painting and cookie decorating. Santa and Mrs. Claus land at…
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Covered Bridge: It’s Peak Leaf Season in Chester County
As summer wanes, Chester County residents look forward to the autumnal drop in temperature as much as the magnificent arboreal plumage. We may change our commuter route for longer, more scenic lanes on which to better admire the polychromatic brilliance of our forested areas and open spaces. There can be little doubt this is one of…
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Kennett Square Ranks Among State’s Most Beautiful Towns
Though equally striking from a historical perspective, the charm of Kennett Square’s picturesque attractions and inviting festivals has cultivated a Top 10 ranking for the Mushroom Capital of the World with the global website focused on showcasing the best art, culture, food and travel: The Culture Trip. On the beauty front, Kennett Square’s renowned thousand-acre…
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Court Hands Applecross Country Club a $20M Mulligan
Just shy of a decade ago, the Talamore Family of Country Clubs took a big swing at success with its Nicklaus-designed luxury Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. Unfortunately, it didn’t see where that shot landed until the Great Recession had settled in. And when it did, Applecross realized its partnership with the developer of the…
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Ron Jaworski Talks Golf Course Business with Fortune Magazine
Famous Eagles quarterback and NFL commentator Ron Jaworski is once again eluding an industry trend out to get him and setting up for a big score. But this time, the turf is not trodden by football stars. It welcomes local golf enthusiasts. In the face of a golf industry decline, Jaworski is swinging big with…
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Hulafrog’s Weekend Guide to Chester County Family Fun
Alana Moran, Hulafrog West Chester Hulafrog is a Chester County based social and digital community that spotlights local businesses and events throughout the area. Subscribe to Hulafrog to stay in the know on all of the great family friendly events happening locally. Check out our top 3 weekend picks! 1. Summer Series Movie Night at United Sports…
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West Goshen Named One of America’s Best Places To Live By ‘Money Magazine’
Chester County’s choice jobs, robust economy, prime real estate and quality education aren’t the only things that make it one of the most sought-after places to live, work and play in all of America; communities like West Goshen also possess “that special something that makes it a great place to live.” Money Magazine recently placed…
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This Weekend: Professional Bike Racing and Family Fun in West Chester
Hulafrog is a local website and digital community which spotlights local businesses and events in and around Chester County. Subscribe to Hulafrog to stay in the know on all of the great family friendly events happening locally. Attend the annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium on Saturday, August 8 and enjoy an afternoon of racing excitement and…
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America has Voted: Schuylkill River Trail Is the Best
We have known it all along, but it has been officially confirmed by popular vote that the Schuylkill River Trail is the Best Urban Trail in America, in USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice poll. The poll initially had 20 trail nominations picked by a panel of experts and from there the top 10 were…
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Taste Of Phoenixville Hit Gets Even Better For Bridge Street Chocolates
The inventive gourmet marshmallow creation that steered the crowds to Bridge Street Chocolates at the 2015 Taste of Phoenixville has been permanently reborn for summer— and has folks clamoring fors’more. A new line of the gourmet marshmallows dipped in chocolate is now available at Bridge Street Chocolates, along with the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market and this year’s…
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Jones’ Food Street Journal: Taqueria Moroleon
By David Jones Well, you can’t get any further south in Chester County than our latest culinary trip to Taqueria Moroleon in Avondale on Route 41 in Southern Chester County. The Taqueria sits right on the borderline with the State of Delaware. From our home in Parkesburg it takes about 20 minutes. Depending on the…
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Berks County’s A Taste Of Wine Gets A New Addition – Stone Barn Cellars Winery
There is a new winery in town, well in Berks County, PA, to be exact. The Stone Barn Cellars Winery opened over a year ago and is going to be the newest addition to the Berks County Wine Trail “Taste Of… !” event held annually, this year on the 18th and 19th of April. Each time…
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Longwood Has International Garden Tourism’s Person Of The Year
The constant bloom of fresh, creative ideas across the landscape of Kennett Square’s thousand-acre Longwood Gardens has drawn the choicest praise from the International Garden Tourism Network, which honored Executive Director Paul B. Redman as its 2015 Person of the Year. “Ever since Paul Redman arrived at Longwood Gardens, his tenure has been marked by innovation, excellence…
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Road to 2015 Devon Horse Show Is A Bumpy Ride
Those controlling the reins of the 2015 Devon Horse Show have seemed to be more rodeo cowboys than refined equestrians, as the wrangling over leadership has thrown off seven or more staff members, board members or volunteer leaders, according to a Philly.com report this week. Former President Sarah Coxe Lange called it a “hostile takeover” that threatens…
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Pick Your Trip And Go With New 2015 State Vacation Guide
Chester County special events, tourist destinations and businesses are well represented in the new Pennsylvania 2015 Vacation Guide, just released by the state tourism office. The tourist office has posted the guide online, and will send it to those who call 1-800-VISIT-PA. The guide will also be at Welcome Centers starting in April. “Travelers are…
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WestChester.Guru Talks ’60’s Culture With Rob Lukens
Kyle Hudson from WestChester.guru sat down with Rob Lukens as part of a new ‘Community Pillars’ series. The president of the Chester County Historical Society spoke with Hudson about the opening of their new exhibit: “1960’s Pop Culture: Movies, Memorabilia and The Media”. Check out the video below.
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Did You Know?
For the record, Kennett Square’s Mushroom Festival came in second behind New Hampshire’s Keene Pumpkin Festival in USA Today’s Best Specialty Foods Festival contest results published in August. The Whoopie Pie Festival hosted every September in nearby Strasburg, Lancaster County took a respectable forth place in the same contest behind Traverse City, Michigan’s popular National Cherry…
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