Cate’s guidebook
Food scene
Closest eatery - charming historic pub with outdoor seating. Live music on weekends. Don't miss the mile high lemon pie!
19 locals recommend
Four Dogs Tavern
1300 W Strasburg RdClosest eatery - charming historic pub with outdoor seating. Live music on weekends. Don't miss the mile high lemon pie!
Northbrook Marketplace
1805 Unionville Wawaset RdThe best apple cider donuts you will ever have.
The most unique flavors of ice cream and frozen treats you will ever come across.
10 locals recommend
La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream
231 State StThe most unique flavors of ice cream and frozen treats you will ever come across.
Great gourmet grab and go meals. The best macrons I've ever had in my life. Very charming.
23 locals recommend
Talula's Table
102 W State StGreat gourmet grab and go meals. The best macrons I've ever had in my life. Very charming.
Victory Brewing Company Downingtown
420 Acorn LnCheck out the original Victory Brewery.
Split Rail Tavern
15 N Walnut StFun, local bar to grab drinks and a bite to eat.
The Social
117 E Gay StGood drinking and live music.
Mercato Restaurant and Bar
33 Market StGood food. Charming atmosphere.
Brandywine Prime
1617 Baltimore PikeHigh end steak house. Excellent food
English pub with excellent food. The scenery along the horse country drive makes it well worth it.
22 locals recommend
The Whip Tavern
1383 N Chatham RdEnglish pub with excellent food. The scenery along the horse country drive makes it well worth it.
Neighborhoods
Kennett Square is the mushroom capital of the world! Downtown is charming with shops, great coffee and fun restaurants.
27 locals recommend
Kennett Square
Kennett Square is the mushroom capital of the world! Downtown is charming with shops, great coffee and fun restaurants.
The downtown has a lot to offer - Carlino's Italian Deli, Market St. Grill for breakfast, and many more great restaurants and bars. A pleasant walk for the afternoon.
31 locals recommend
West Chester
The downtown has a lot to offer - Carlino's Italian Deli, Market St. Grill for breakfast, and many more great restaurants and bars. A pleasant walk for the afternoon.
ChesLen Preserve
1199 Cannery RdBeautiful local hiking trails.
Stroud Preserve
454 N Creek RdMore beautiful hiking trails.
Sightseeing
One of the top gardens in the country. You must visit at least once in your life.
265 locals recommend
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdOne of the top gardens in the country. You must visit at least once in your life.
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffmans Mill RdAndrew Wyeth museum. Quite magical.
Winterthur Visitor's Center
5105 Kennett PikeOne of the DuPont estates that is so enjoyable.
A very unique garden to lose yourself in. A most relaxing place. Worth the 40 minute ride.
30 locals recommend
Chanticleer, a pleasure garden
786 Church RoadA very unique garden to lose yourself in. A most relaxing place. Worth the 40 minute ride.
A great way to see this gorgeous area! Guests can make a reservation to be dropped off, via school bus, to a point up river. There you can either canoe or tube down the pristine Brandywine and enjoy a river ride.
12 locals recommend
Northbrook Canoe Co
1810 Beagle RdA great way to see this gorgeous area! Guests can make a reservation to be dropped off, via school bus, to a point up river. There you can either canoe or tube down the pristine Brandywine and enjoy a river ride.
City/town information
Amish country is just a quick ride away. Enjoy the farms and beautiful lifestyle of the Amish. Great food and farm stands are everywhere. Also, home of the oldest farmers market in the US.
119 locals recommend
Lancaster
Amish country is just a quick ride away. Enjoy the farms and beautiful lifestyle of the Amish. Great food and farm stands are everywhere. Also, home of the oldest farmers market in the US.