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West Chester (Pennsylvania) activities: What to do in West Chester (Pennsylvania)
West Chester (Pennsylvania) activities: What to do in West Chester (Pennsylvania)
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. For those who enjoy golf there is more than five golf courses in West Chester.
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.
Televised home shopping channel QVC's headquarters and main broadcast studios are just north of town. Studio tours, which are $7.50 ($6 for children), run several times daily, and tickets to special live-audience events are available in advance via the website. A company store selling fan ware with the QVC logo as well as a small selection of popular items is on the premises.
For those interested in the arts, downtown West Chester is home to more than 15 shops containing art gallery work.
American Helicopter Museum, 1220 American Boulevard West Chester, PA 19380-4268, ☎ 610-436-9600, . Wed-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12n-5pm; Mon-Tue (prescheduled groups only). The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center is an aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. They collect, restore and display historic aircraft and chronicle the origin and development of rotary wing aircraft. This museum can be interesting to actual pilots down to people who know nothing about helicopters. Adults $6; Seniors $5; Students (with ID) & Children (2-12) $4, (under 2) free with paying adult. �
Northbrook Canoe Company, 1810 Beagle Road, ☎ 1 800 898 2279. may-sept 9am-4pm. Offers canoeing, kayaking, tubing and splash boat trips. �
West Chester Railroad Heritage Association, 250 E. Market St., ☎ 610.430.2233, . Call for rentals and charters. The purpose of the West Chester Railroad Heritage Association is to collect, preserve, and exhibit railroad equipment and artifacts relating to railroading with emphasis on the southeastern Pennsylvania region; to operate a demonstration railroad for the education and enjoyment of the public. �
West Chester Growers Market, Church St & Chestnut St, . May-Dec: Sa 9AM-1PM. The first producer-only market in southeastern Pennsylvania, in their 17th year. Wide variety of locally grown produce in season along with baked goods, cheese, meat and other farm-market staples. �
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