Tip Top Guidebook for Gwynedd Valley
Shopping
Ultra high-end, to lower high-end, to the mundane, this mall has them all, and restaurants galore. Largest Mall in America, with 2,900,000 square feet of leaseable area. (610) 265-5794
221 locals recommend
King of Prussia
160 N Gulph RdUltra high-end, to lower high-end, to the mundane, this mall has them all, and restaurants galore. Largest Mall in America, with 2,900,000 square feet of leaseable area. (610) 265-5794
a storybook village with charming colonial-style buildings, award-winning gardens, and distinctive shopping, dining, and lodging.
81 locals recommend
Peddler's Village
100 Peddlers Village a storybook village with charming colonial-style buildings, award-winning gardens, and distinctive shopping, dining, and lodging.
Skippack Village
Quaint shopping district in a historic setting.
Food Scene
Terrific selection of cuisines and atmospheres, all within minutes driving time.
Wood-fired pizza, delicious selections of various Mediterranean cuisine. BYOB .215 646-5055
Arpeggio BYOB
1101 N Bethlehem PikeWood-fired pizza, delicious selections of various Mediterranean cuisine. BYOB .215 646-5055
Turning Point of North Wales
1460 Bethlehem PikeGreat breakfast/brunch. 267 462-4564
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar – North Wales
1100 Bethlehem PikeGood farm to table selection. 267 460-8986
Totally upscale fine dining. Excellent & consistently good food & selections. Chris and I had our very first date here in 1970!!! We still go back. 215 699-9272. Reservations suggested. Early bird specials.
William Penn Inn
1017 Dekalb PikeTotally upscale fine dining. Excellent & consistently good food & selections. Chris and I had our very first date here in 1970!!! We still go back. 215 699-9272. Reservations suggested. Early bird specials.
Wide variety of food options, from Napolitano Pizza to numerous delicious entrees. Great for HAPPY HOUR! Nice outside terrace. 215 641-9000.
Panache Woodfire Grill
602 West Skippack PikeWide variety of food options, from Napolitano Pizza to numerous delicious entrees. Great for HAPPY HOUR! Nice outside terrace. 215 641-9000.
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
5611 Concord PikeDifferent pizza experience. Must try. 610 275-2625
Perfect neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal local, scratch-made, creatively presented. Informal. 267 673-8974
The Farm and Fisherman Tavern - Horsham
575 Horsham RdPerfect neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal local, scratch-made, creatively presented. Informal. 267 673-8974
Excellent Margaritas!!!!! (They also have a great selection of food dishes), served in a cozy, relaxing, neighborhood atmosphere. Good local bar scene on the first floor with HAPPY HOUR 5 to 7 PM. Covered outside gas fireplace patio. 215 699-9552.
Tex Mex Connection
201 E Walnut StExcellent Margaritas!!!!! (They also have a great selection of food dishes), served in a cozy, relaxing, neighborhood atmosphere. Good local bar scene on the first floor with HAPPY HOUR 5 to 7 PM. Covered outside gas fireplace patio. 215 699-9552.
Nice Italian restaurant, just a five minute walk from our house. Small but very cozy. 215 646-9912. Reservations recommended. BYOB.
Bocelli Italian Restaurant
521 Plymouth RoadNice Italian restaurant, just a five minute walk from our house. Small but very cozy. 215 646-9912. Reservations recommended. BYOB.
Blue Bell Inn
601 West Skippack PikeGood selection, great outside patio, fireside dining, lively bar scene. 215 646-2010.
Fine dining in a historic Country Inn atmosphere on 12 acres of rolling countryside Excellent outside patio. Fireside dining. Good bar scene. A short distance away. 215 362-7500
Joseph Ambler Inn
1005 Horsham RdFine dining in a historic Country Inn atmosphere on 12 acres of rolling countryside Excellent outside patio. Fireside dining. Good bar scene. A short distance away. 215 362-7500
El Sarape Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Bar
970 Dekalb PikeGood selection of Mexican cuisine. 610 299-9466
Radice
722 Dekalb PikeGreat selection from wood burning hearth. 610 272-5700
Excellent historic atmosphere and food. We highly recommend, but it's over in the next county. 610 296-3637
General Warren
9 Old Lancaster RdExcellent historic atmosphere and food. We highly recommend, but it's over in the next county. 610 296-3637
Small, cozy, relaxing and nearby. Indian cusuine. 215 540-0237
17 locals recommend
Saffron Indian Kitchen
145 Montgomery AveSmall, cozy, relaxing and nearby. Indian cusuine. 215 540-0237
Genuine steakhouse. They definitely have the meats. 610 878-9025
11 locals recommend
Sullivan's Steakhouse
700 W Dekalb PikeGenuine steakhouse. They definitely have the meats. 610 878-9025
Bridgets Steakhouse
8 W Butler PikeGood steaks & other cuisine, in a small-town atmosphere. 267 465-2000
Honey
42 Shewell AveVaried menu with small plates, in historic Doylestown. 215 489-4200
Gummlai Thai
47 Easton RdSmall, but they have excellent cuisine and personal service. BYOB.
Franconis Pizza
1200 Welsh RoadGreat all-around eat-in, take-out, or delivered.
The Farmer's Daughter Bar & Restaurant
1401 Morris RdAt Normandy Farm, relaxing atmosphere.
El Limon Ambler
38 E Butler AveGood Mexican.
Vida & Comida
131 E Butler AvePart of Ambler vibrant restaurant scene.
Il Giardino Italian Cuisine
907 N Bethlehem PikeItalian & convenient.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
8400 Germantown AveGreat menu. Casual. Moderate pricing.
Po Le Cucina
805 N Bethlehem PikeExcellent! Small so call ahead. BYOB.
Pudge's Steaks & Hoagies
1510 Dekalb PikeGreat authentic Philly cheesesteaks.
Sweet Briar Cafe and Ice Cream
11 Lindenwold AveSweet, part of Ambler restaurant renaissance.
Pancheros Mexican Grill
1105 N Bethlehem PikeFast and good.
Spring House Tavern
1032 N Bethlehem PikeOld fashioned cuisine & atmosphere.
Whole Foods Market
1111 N Bethlehem PikeBrand new, great buffet selection.
Starbucks
28 E Germantown PikeTypical.
Los Sarapes Horsham BYOB
1101 Horsham RdAuthentic Mexican.
Bonefish Grill
500 Oxford Valley RdGreat selection of seafood.
The Phil's Tavern
931 Butler PikeCasual.
Excellent and tasteful selection of Vegetarian and Vegan, but take note: Carnivores will not go hungry.
The Green Fork and Local Roots Market
115 S Main StExcellent and tasteful selection of Vegetarian and Vegan, but take note: Carnivores will not go hungry.
Surah
1121 North Bethlehem PikeCasual Japanese & Korean
Mandarin Inn
832 North Bethlehem PikeChinese
From The Boot
110 E Butler AveItalian
Ristorante Castello
721 West Skippack PikeItalian
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1200 Bethlehem PikeItalian, chain
Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli
2014 Old Arch RoadGreat bakery
Giuseppe's of Ambler
46 South Bethlehem PikePizza
Bacco Italian Restaurant
587 Dekalb PikeItalian, veg friendly
Ambler Pizza
1125 South Bethlehem PikePizza
Ristorante Imperatore
36 West Skippack PikeItalian, veg friendly, vegan
Vic Sushi
832 N Bethlehem PikeSushi / Thai
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
1220 Bethlehem PikeUpmarket steak & seafood chain
TRESINI
504 North Bethlehem PikeItalian influenced cuisine
We highly recommend, excellent cuisine, great selections, perfect service.
Nirvana Indian Bistro, Blue Bell
We highly recommend, excellent cuisine, great selections, perfect service.
Arts & Culture
Authentic mid-18th century working farmstead. Must-visit for history & architecture buffs. Our daughter volunteered here as a Docent. (610) 584-5104
Peter Wentz Farmstead
2030 Shearer RdAuthentic mid-18th century working farmstead. Must-visit for history & architecture buffs. Our daughter volunteered here as a Docent. (610) 584-5104
Finest example of Georgian architecture outside of Philly. Oozing with history. (215) 646-1595
Hope Lodge & Mather Mill
553 South Bethlehem PikeFinest example of Georgian architecture outside of Philly. Oozing with history. (215) 646-1595
Andrew Wyeth must-see. And much more! Our daughter worked here as a Docent while she went to high school & college. 610 388-2700
88 locals recommend
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffmans Mill RdAndrew Wyeth must-see. And much more! Our daughter worked here as a Docent while she went to high school & college. 610 388-2700
Pottsgrove Manor
100 W King StHistory and architecture. Well worth the visit. (610) 326-4014
William Penn's summer home. Oozing history. Right on the Delaware River. (215) 946-0400
Pennsbury Manor
400 Pennsbury Memorial RdWilliam Penn's summer home. Oozing history. Right on the Delaware River. (215) 946-0400
Mercer Museum
84 S Pine StEvery tool employed from pre-Colonial to the Industrial Revolution
Fonthill Castle
525 E Court StMust see. Henry Mercer's digs.
Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
130 E Swamp RdWorld class, Henry Mercer's amazing tiles
Amazing home & gardens of renowned DuPont family
84 locals recommend
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett PikeAmazing home & gardens of renowned DuPont family
Parks & Nature
Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary
1201 Pawlings RdMust-visit for bird-watchers. 610 666-5593
Must visit for natural beauty to say nothing of the historical winter encampment of General Washington's Army in 1777-78. Excellent Visitor Center, and magnificent trails. 610 783-1099
27 locals recommend
Visitor Center At Valley Forge
1400 N Outer Line DrMust visit for natural beauty to say nothing of the historical winter encampment of General Washington's Army in 1777-78. Excellent Visitor Center, and magnificent trails. 610 783-1099
If you're a hiker, or biker, or runner, or jogger, and have the time, this trail is totally worthwhile. See the brochure. 484-945-0200
250 locals recommend
Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River TrailIf you're a hiker, or biker, or runner, or jogger, and have the time, this trail is totally worthwhile. See the brochure. 484-945-0200
Totally local, just a few minutes walk away, to access the beautiful Wissahickon Creek & valley. See brochure & maps. 215-646-8866
Green Ribbon Trail
Wissahickon Green Ribbon TrailTotally local, just a few minutes walk away, to access the beautiful Wissahickon Creek & valley. See brochure & maps. 215-646-8866
Sightseeing
World-renowned gardens & fountains. A bucket-list item for sure. Only a little over an hour's drive away and well worth it! (610) 388-1000
29 locals recommend
Longwood Gardens Conservatory
1001 Longwood RdWorld-renowned gardens & fountains. A bucket-list item for sure. Only a little over an hour's drive away and well worth it! (610) 388-1000
Historic mill on the Wissahickon Creek, only minutes away from our house. See brochure. 215-646-8866
Evans-Mumbower Mill
200 Swedesford RdHistoric mill on the Wissahickon Creek, only minutes away from our house. See brochure. 215-646-8866
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania Dutch culture in real life. Many attractions.
Bucks County Covered Bridge Society
Travel through the past. Bridges galore!
Essentials
Wegmans
500 Montgomery MallExcellent selections. New store. Nearby. (267) 677-0700
Whole Foods Market
1111 N Bethlehem PikeBrand-new store. (215) 646-6300
Everything Else
Salon Nochea
402 Norristown RoadHairdresser. (215) 675-7277