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Walk the streets of historic West Chester to see historic homes, including those of Horace Pippin and Samuel Barber, several parks, West Chester University, and a vibrant business district.
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Wander Around West Chester
Year Round Walk
SN: 119098 - 2022 / Y2628
The event is closed
From Sun, Jan 2nd, 2022 to Dec 30th, 2022
Start box available: 7:00 am to 2:30 pm - Monday thru Saturday, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm - Sunday
West Chester, Pennsylvania
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
| Special programs Little Free Libraries Mayflower - 400th Anniversary Walk Rockin' Around the Clock CC: Chester County |
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Event comments
Stroll the streets of beautiful and historic West Chester, Chester County Seat since 1786. The walk will begin at the 1846 Historic Courthouse, built in the Classical Revival style at a cost of $55,346 and designed by Thomas U. Walter, who also designed the dome of the United States Capitol. Along the way you'll see many buildings that have won West Chester's Preservation Award. You'll walk past the last home of artist Horace Pippin, the childhood home of composer Samuel Barber, and the 1881 home of Stephen Paxson Darlington, manufacturer of wheels for the Conestoga Wagons. You'll visit two
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
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Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
6 Market St, West Chester PA 19382 - 610-429-5328From north - Take Rte 202 S. Just past the traffic light at Matlack St, exit right to High St. Turn right on High St. After passing the university, continue to Market St; the Market Street Grill will be to the left. From south - Take Rte 202 N. When 202 N exits right, continue straight on High St into West Chester. After passing the university, continue on High St to Market St; the Market Street Grill will be to the left. Metered parking is available on the street. Parking garages are located at 20 South High Street, 220 West Market Street, and 14 East Chestnut Street. If parking on the street, be careful of residential parking zones.
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Market Street Grill, West Chester |
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Chester County Red Rovers (AVA-0978)
Event website: www.redroverswalk.org
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