'''West Chester''' is a city in Chester County in the Philadelphia Region of Pennsylvania in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America.

Get in

By bus

  • SEPTA[http://www.septa.com/service/bus_schedules_split2.html] Route 104, follows West Cheter Pike into Downtown West Chester, ending in a stop on the campus of West Chester University.
  • By air

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  • '''Philadelphia Airport'''. About 45 minutes away from West Chester, the Philadelphia Airport is much bigger than the Brandywine Airport. It has many commericial airlines that fly in from anywhere in the world.
  • Get around

  • '''Rainbow Cab'''
  • See

    The entire town is rich with history. The cobblestone streets were put in in the 1700s. The soldiers of the Revolutionary War walked through West Chester on those very cobblestones. Visitors along with residence marvel at the building where Abraham Lincoln started his journey towards the presidency. The town was home for the legendary African-American folk artist, Horace Pippin along with many other aspiring and proven artists.
  • Chester County Historical Society. useum & Library. 25 N. High Street, West Chester, PA 19380-2691. 10.692.4800. ttp://www.cchs-pa.org/index.php. he Museum & Library are open Tue-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm, The Museum Shop is open Monday-Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. Definitely bigger and fancier than your average Historical Society Museum. One of the buildings was originally an opera house designed by the same architect who designed the capital dome in Washington, DC. Not as good as a Smithsonian or something, but if you're into history at all and you're in the area, it's definitely worth seeing. Genealogical and newspaper records at the library are very comprehensive.

  • The '''Court House''' is a sight to see. Located at 2 N High street it is one of the most historic buildings in the town. William Penn established in 1682 Chester County as a member of the three first counties of the Colonial Pennsylvania. In 1724 a courthouse was built near the Delaware River in Chester. Because of population growth the courthouse moved inland into West Chester. A court house was constructed between 1784 and 1786 on High street in the middle of West Chester. This establishment is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Do

    There are so many exciting things to do in West Chester. With all of the restaurants, bars and shopping there is an activity for everyone.

    West Chester University is a major attraction to the area. Many families visit the campus in hopes of sending their children to a highly accredited university. Because the school is located in the heart of the town it is mainly seen as a college town, which means the nightlife is always active and exciting.

    Parking is free all weekend in the Parking Garages & Lots and on-street meters. And you never have to feed the meters after 5 pm everyday.

    Buy

    West Chester is known for its quaint boutiques and trendy shops. Gay street is a central area for shopping. Malena's Vintage boutique, Plane Janea and Niche are just some of the fashionable shops located on Gay Street. The unique finds in Malena's Boutique range from 50's cocktail dresses to Gucci bags. This little store has everything a fashionista would want. Plain Jane sells any type of beauty product a girl could need. This affordable store has jeans and nice button-downs for men along with beautifully, colorful dresses for women. These are just a few of the shopping experiences West Chester has to offer.

    One place that is frequented by the local kids during the summertime is the Brandywine River. There are plenty of rope swings and little spots to hang out. The rope swings aren't really a tourist spot, they are more like a hangout spot for residents of West Chester. The Brandywine River Park is also a popular place for companies and large groups to spend the day. There are also canoe and kayak tours during the spring and summer seasons.

    Eat

    Downtown West Chester is known for its bars and restaurants. The town offers a variety of over 25 restaurants. The restaurants range from coffee to sandwich shops to italian cuisine. Cosi, located at 113 W Market St, is a popular place for people who are looking for a filling salad and to make there own s'mores. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, located at 3 West Gay street, serve fresh beer, fresh food, and interesting culture. The laidback atmosphere only adds to the appeal of this self beer brewing restaurant. Another fantastic restaurant is the Lincoln Room. It is located in one of West Chester's most historic and famous structures. This classical establishment is known for its early morning tea and luncheon menu. These restaurants represent the pinacle of fine dining.

    Drink

    Being a college town, West Chester has many bars to offer its visitors and residents. Barnaby's of West Chester,Baxter's, and Landmark Americana are just a few that are filled to the max every friday and saturday night.

  • Fennario is a popular spot for locals to get their java fix. It is a friendly little coffee shop located on North Church street, across the street from Benny's pizza, and next to the WMCA. The Baristas are always upbeat and very helpful, and are always playing an assorted mix of music. During weekend nights, local bands play in the second floor of the coffee shop, which makes it a popular hangout for young kids.
  • Sleep

    There are many hotels in and around the West Chester Area. As the suburbs expand more and more hotels are being built. To name a few: Philadelphia/West Chester Microtel Inn & Suites - www.microtelinn-wcpa.com - (800) 771-7171 Comfort Inn & Suites Brandywine Valley - www.comfortinn.com - (610) 399-4600 I. Sheraton Great Valley Hotel - www.starwoodhotels.com - (610) 524-5500

    There are also quite a few apartment complexes as well as houses on the market including; Waterview Apartments - www.waterview-apts.com - (610) 692-5050

    Contact

    For directions to the Borough of West Chester Municipal Building click here.

    Municipal Building 401 East Gay Street West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: (610) 692-7574 Fax: (610) 436-0009 E-mail: info@west-chester.com

    Public Works 205 Lacey Street West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: (610) 696-5282

    Goosecreek Wastewater 351 Snyder Ave. West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: (610) 696-2320

    Taylor Run 795 Downingtown Pike West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: (610) 436-1370