Tourism
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Longwood’s Orchid Extravaganza Catches Washington’s Gaze
The Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has captured the attention of Washington Post’s garden writer Adrian Higgins, who refers to the Longwood Garden orchid display as a “winter orchid fix” even bigger than the winter orchid show now display at the National Museum of Natural History in D.C. According to Higgins, there…
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Two Men Jump On Board Of Willowdale Steeplechase Ahead Of 23rd Running
In preparation for the 23rd running of Chester County’s world-class Willowdale Steeplechase, two new faces have jumped into positions on the event’s board of directors. Kennett Square mayor and real estate magnate Matt Fetick and charity-minded attorney Will Lunger will help steer the organization’s efforts to promote community involvement, agricultural preservation and the stewardship of…
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Hollywood Eyes Downingtown, Phoenixville For “The Blob” Remake
Will Chester County once again gain international notoriety as Goldcrest Films and director Simon West remake the 1958 movie The Blob? The classic film starring Steve McQueen featured a slow-devouring jelly monster from outer space out to destroy Downingtown, and is scheduled to be remade this summer, Pastemagazine is reporting. Whether the production will follow the original…
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Did you know?
The USA Today article naming Longwood Gardens the best public garden in the United States is here. Source: Chester County Economic Development Council ______ Top photo credit: buhny via photopin cc
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Fourth Generation Exton Railroader Tom Myles Helping Revive Stourbridge Line
After successfully launching two passenger train operations in Pennsylvania, the Exton President and CEO of the Myles Group is now bringing expertise learned from four generations of family-run railroading to the northeastern town of Honesdale and its idle tracks. A.T. “Tom” Myles’ business recently purchased the operating rights of the Delaware, Lackawaxen & Stourbridge (DL&S) Railroad,…
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Kennett Square Is ‘Happening’ Because Of Community Members
Booming Kennett Square is now a happening town according to community members and leaders, and it’s due in large part to the efforts of many to a turn a little bit of town tradition into must-see attractions like New Year’s Eve’s 500-pound steel mushroom drop. “We feel the reason for Kennett Square’s success lies in…
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Slot Machine Revenue Growth Still Strong At Valley Forge Casino And Resort
Locals and tourists were doing more than Christmas shopping in December, according to revenue figures for the Valley Forge Casino and Resort just out from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. While statewide the monthly slot machine revenues for December 2014 showed a 5.82 percent increase over December of 2013, the increase at Valley Forge was…
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Hulafrog: A Busy Parent’s Go-to Guide For Kids Activities, Events Around Chester County
Alana Moran, local mom and resident of Downingtown, PA, is the local publisher of Hulafrog, a website which aggregates and curates the best family-friendly events and destinations that Chester County and the Delaware Valley have to offer. Hulafrog – West Chester is part of a national network of local web sites all focused on being…
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West Chester Railroad Gains National Attention
The West Chester Railroad has gained the attention of Smithsonian.com, which highlights the historic railroad in its recent piece, “Six Historic Trains that Embody the Holiday Spirit.” The vintage 1830s railroad offers a 90-minute holiday ride complete with music and hot chocolate, taking passengers through Chester Creek Valley to the historic rail station of Glen…
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Sonesta Reimagines Residence-Style Suites In Malvern
Business and vacation travelers will find at Sonesta ES Suites of Malvern completely reimagined and reinvigorated residence-style suites that provide more than just a place to stay. A multi-million dollar renovation completed last summer resulted in a surprisingly different take on an extended stay hotel. The suites have all the amenities of a small apartment…
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Longwood Blog Documents Christmas Changeover in Photos
The Longwood Gardens Student Blog was updated this week with new photos of students busily preparing the gardens for their holiday season. The Tumblr appears to be self-managed by Longwood Interns and Student Gardeners. Last week, students helped with the magical transition that was Christmas changeover. In just a few short days, the Conservatory was…
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A Longwood Christmas Awaits Sold-Out Bus Tours And More
The dazzling horticultural displays at Longwood Gardens are transformed into a winter wonderland every year, and this year A Longwood Christmas will again light up the night with half a million bulbs, colorful fountains, a rotating 18-foot Christmas tree, bird-themed decorations and more. At least one sold-out bus trip is headed for the holiday destination in Kennett Square,…
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Victory’s Harvest Ale is Fresh from the West
Victory Brewing Company takes another leap forward for East Coast breweries with their new Harvest Ale, their first wet-hopped ale to be bottled. Truly a challenge to create, in order to successfully add fresh hops to a beer, they must be hauled swiftly in refrigerated trucks. In the case of Victory’s Harvest Ale, this means…
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Phoenixville Foundry Reformed As Red-Hot Event Destination
After sitting empty and abandoned for decades, a relic of Phoenixville’s past was reformed in late 2008 into a unique and spacious social setting, and today the Phoenixville Foundry’s unparalleled architecture and design make it a red-hot destination for all kinds of parties and presentations. “Our goal was to give people different options,” facility and events…
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Cast Your Vote And Help Longwood Gardens Win ‘Top Toilet’ Status
Everyone knows Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens is a world-class garden, but did you know it might have the nation’s best rest room facilities? Longwood is currently among 10 establishments hoping to be named America’s top toilet. The gardens, whose 17 restrooms are part of the largest indoor “Green Wall” in North America, gained the notice…
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New Eagleview Hilton Garden Inn Offers On The Go Office Services
A new business-savvy hotel has opened in Exton, tailored to meet busy executives in stride with its 2,350-square-foot conference room, 528-square-foot boardroom, complimentary Wi-Fi, remote printing, spacious in-room work desk and ergonomic desk chair. The 135-room Hilton Garden Inn Exton/West Chester on Eagleview Boulevard was developed by Exton’s own The Hankin Group in partnership with…
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Chesco Top Pennsylvania County In NY Times Well-Off Ranking
What is the most difficult county in the United States to live in? Where ever it is it is not Chester County according to the New York Times. Chester County, in fact, is one of the easiest and well off counties of the county’s 3,135 counties to live in, coming in a more than respectable…
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Hilton Garden Inn Is Open At Eagleview
Kazakhstan, Moscow, Mexico, and now Exton – one of the Hilton’s newest hotels is now open in the Eagleview Corporate Center just off the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The Hilton Garden Inn Exton/West Chester, one of 590 worldwide, is open in time for the summer tourist center, but strategically located to handle Chester County’s many corporate travelers.…
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