- Our list of the best things to do in Chester, Pennsylvania, features the top 313 nearby activities — including 129 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Chester, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Chester, PA , followed by 311 popular activities in nearby cities, including Philadelphia, Wilmington, West Chester, Newark, Cherry Hill, New Castle, Media, Camden, Norristown, Phoenixville, Downingtown, Wayne, Kennett Square, Malvern, Chadds Ford, King of Prussia, Voorhees, Collegeville, Marlton, Hockessin, Glenside, Willow Grove, Mount Laurel, Valley Forge, Delaware City, Drexel Hill, Exton, Bethlehem, Lansdale, Greenville, Wellsboro, Winterthur and Bear
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A small and inexpensive bowling experience, Curtis Lanes has the amenities that the old school bowling fan needs for a fun time. The lanes are well kept and the balls are good.
41.2 Miles
Open to members, Smyrna Swim Club has a 9 feet deep pool for guests to play in. There is also a smaller pool for babies. Swimming lessons are provided by trained instructors.
41.3 Miles
First opening in 1832, the Delaware Canal runs parallel to the Delaware River from the Lehigh River at Easton south to Bristol. The canal still has most of its original locks, aqueducts, and overflows.
41.3 Miles
Recently under new management, The Celtic Pub offers guests dining and live music. The food is a mix of traditional Irish and American classics. There are several TVs around the bar that show the latest sports games.
41.4 Miles
70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA 18938
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Many prominent actors have graced the stage at the Bucks County Playhouse including Dick Van Dyke, Grace Kelly, Angela Lansbury, and Walter Matthau. The theater has also been used to open many plays that have been successful on Broadway.
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Farley's Bookstore is an independent bookstore that features many books by independent authors and publishers. The staff at the bookstore love to pick their favorite books and share them with shoppers.
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Author Adi-Kent Thomas Jeffrey has written three books on ghost in Bucks County, and the stories have been combined to make the Ghost Tours of New Hope tour. Participants walk on the tour led by a lantern-carrying leader who tells about the history and possible ghosts.
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32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA 18938
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Visitors can hop aboard a 1920s steam locomotive on the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad. Guests can ride in the passenger coaches, or if the weather is nice on the open air coaches, while on the nine mile round trip through Bucks County while listening to narration about the area.
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Organized in 1958, the New Hope Historical Society is located in the historic Parry Mansion and collects and preserves various family papers, letters, genealogy information, and oral history relating to the people and past of New Hope.
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With 9 years of service, Sidetracks Art Gallery continues to feature lively contemporary art, and adventurous pieces. Some features works include sculptures, mixed media, photography, various paper sketches, and painting.