For many local families, learning will be happening in front of a computer or device as this school year begins. To supplement all your time indoors and on screens we've put together a list of fun activities for kids and family "field trips" to help get you out of the house and spending time together after school, on weekends or during a break in the day.
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Outdoors in Nature and History
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
Tyler Arboretum
Media, PA
Newlin Grist Mill
Media, PA
Northbrook Canoe Company
West Chester, PA
Marsh Creek Water Sports
Downingtown, PA
Treehouse World
West Chester, PA
Guide to Local Trails and Hiking Spots
Various locations
https://westchesterpa.macaronikid.com/articles/5ee2660d153e5b6fd047a3d3/great-family-hiking-spots-in-chester-county-beyond
- Binky Lee - Chester Springs, PA
- Bryn Coed - Chester Springs, PA
- ChesLen Preserve - Coatesville, PA
- Chester Valley Trail - Multiple access points including in Exton and Malvern
- Struble Trail - Downingtown, PA
- Parish Trail - Kennett Square, PA
- Pennsbury Township Park - Chadds Ford, PA
- Newlin Grist Mill - Glen Mills, PA
- Okehocking Preserve - Newtown Square, PA
- Wawa Preserve - Media, PA
Nearby State Parks (check online for alerts regarding closures and restrictions)
- Marsh Creek State Park - Downingtown, PA
- Ridley Creek State Park - Media, PA
- French Creek State Park - Elverson, PA
- White Clay Creek Preserve - Landenberg, PA
- Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, PA
Find a complete listing of PA State Parks here: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAParkByRegion/Pages/default.aspx
National Parks (check online for alerts regarding closures and restrictions)
- Valley Forge National Park
- Independence National Historical Park
- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
- Gettysburg National Military Park
Find a listing of National Parks at https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
Local Parks and Playgrounds
- Find them in our guide - Chester County Area Parks and Playgrounds
Animals, Zoos and Farms
Baily's Dairy Farm Pocopson
Ryerss Farm - visit the horses
Milky Way Farm / Chester Springs Creamery - When the creamery is open on weekends from 4-9pm visitors can see/visit the farm animals
Highland Orchards
Springton Manor Farm - Fishing at Springton Manor
Brandywine Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo
Pick-Your-Own
Barnard's Orchards
Pick-Your-Own Apples and Pumpkins in the Fall
Kennett Square, PA
Highland Orchards
Pick-Your-Own, shop the market and bakery, visit the animals
West Chester, PA
Indian Orchards Farm
Pick-Your-Own Fruits and veggies
Media, PA
Linvilla Orchards
Media, PA
Family-Friendly Entertainment and Play
West Chester Railroad, West Chester PA
Miniature Golf - Check our guide to the tops spots near Chester County
https://westchesterpa.macaronikid.com/articles/5ee134352e4bf11f0458f624
Urban Air Adventure Park, Downingtown
Bounce U, Exton
Oasis Family Fun Center, Glen Mills
Urban Air Adventure Park, Downingtown
Round 1 - Exton Mall, Exton
Jumpers Fun Zone, Newtown Square
Oasis Family Fun Zone, Glen Mills
O'Baby Play Center, Downingtown
Charming Star Playroom, Newtown Square
Grand Slam - Malvern
Downingtown Rock Gym, Downingtown
iCore Fitness Ninja Gym, West Chester
Painted Plate Pottery, West Chester
Fired Up Pottery (inside United Sports), Downingtown
AR Workshop, Malvern
Square Pear Gallery.- Art Classes for Kids, Kennett Square
Museums
American Helicopter Museum, West Chester
Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford
Delaware Children's Museum, Wilmington, DE
Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington DE
Winterthur Museum, Wilmington DE
Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington DE
As always we remind you to make the activity choices that feel right for your family and to always follow the guidance from the CDC including wearing masks when needed.
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