points of interest
1 Franklin Mills Mall (2 miles)
Franklin Mills Mall features over 200 of the top designer names in manufacturers' and retail outlet stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Polo Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, as well as several entertainment venues, which include AMC Theatres, and Dave & Busters.
2 Neshaminy Mall (6 miles)
Neshaminy Mall consists of three department stores, 120 specialty shops & eateries plus a state-of-the-art, 24-screen stadium-seating cinema; Neshaminy Mall offers shopping, dining and entertainment for all age categories. Some of the featured stores are Macy’s, Hollister, American Eagle, Charlotte Russe, Borders, Barnes and Noble, Starbucks, and the Cold Stone Creamery.
3 Oxford Valley Mall (11 miles)
Oxford Valley Mall is a bi-level regional mall situated in the heart of Lower Bucks County. Oxford Valley is home to some of the finest retailers available such as Macy’s, Coach, Express, Journey, Banana Republic, and Abercrombie & Fitch
4 Rittenhouse Square - Walnut Street (16 miles)
This area covers a multitude of shopping including luxurious collections; Burberry, BCBG Max Azria and Tiffany and Co, as well as everyday excellence shops such as Urban Outfitters, H&M, Gap, and American Apparel. There are also exquisite shops at The Bellevue, including Nicole Miller, Ralph Lauren and Williams Sonoma. Additional stores include Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Arden B, Diesel, M•A•C Cosmetics, Kiehl's, L'Occitane en Provence. Rittenhouse Square also offers unique boutiques, which include designs by Tibi, 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, Kasil Denim, Betsey Johnson, Miu Miu, and Marc by Marc Jacobs. Enjoy fine dining at Smith and Wollensky, La Croix, Bleu, Le Jardin, Barclay Prime, Parc, Rouge, Devon, and Twenty Manning.
5 Independence National Historical Park (16 miles)
Independence National Historical Park offers numerous landmark attractions. The Philadelphia park includes three-square blocks where the dream of a free country from independent citizens became a historical occurrence. Two documents, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written at this location. Through a series of events, which in retrospect are astonishing, the majority of the buildings where these events occurred were preserved. With years of devotion and effort, this area has been restored for the enjoyment and enlightenment of worldwide visitors. The Liberty Bell, Franklin Court, and Betsy Ross’s house are all located at Independence National Historical Park.
6 South Street (16 miles)
Philadelphia's famous street bustles with dozens of restaurants and galleries. South Street is always bustling, regardless of when visited. Business folks visit from nearby Washington Square West and Society Hill, while visitors flock to the area to savor their first Philly cheesesteak at Jim’s Steaks. Enjoy the eclectic choice of over 300 shops and more than 60 eateries, cafes and bars. There are also several performance venues located in this unique area.
7 Philadelphia Museum of Art (16 miles)
This Museum offers more than 25 exhibitions per year, and was founded in 1876. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the largest museums in the United States, and offers more than 225,000 works of art, which include European collections, American Art, Modern Art, 19th century Art, exhibition and collection tours, family programs, and art classes.
8 The Franklin Institute (17 miles)
The Franklin Institute Science Museum and Art Gallery is an exciting experience for all ages. The Franklin is a paramount center for science education and development. The Franklin offers captivating traveling exhibitions, as well as continuing exhibits. Continuing Exhibits include “The Giant Heat, The Franklin Airshow, The Train Factory, Sir Isaac’s Loft, Joel N. Bloom Observatory, Space Command, and the Sports Challenge”. There are numerous educational packages, as well as three theatres, the IMAX, Planetarium, and Franklin Theatre.
9 Tuttleman IMAX Theater (17 miles)
The Tuttleman IMAX Theater is located at the Franklin Institute. This Dome theatre is a circumferential 180°, which also tilts at 30 degrees, which is an amazing experience for the audience. The theater is more than 70 feet across and 4.5 stories tall, and includes 20,000 watts of amplifier power and 50 spectacular speakers.
10 TGI Fridays (4 miles)
TGI Friday's is a casual dining restaurant serving American cuisine, with numerous economical selections. They offer a plethora of appetizer’s, salads, sandwiches, pasta, Jack Daniels® Grill, desserts, and alcoholic beverages.
11 Outback Steakhouse (4 miles)
Outback Steakhouse is an Australian steakhouse restaurant, which incorporates steak, chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes. Soups, Salad Dressing, and Sauces are made daily from scratch. Outback offers high-quality food, in a casual atmosphere, with moderately priced menu items.
12 Olive Garden (3 miles)
Olive Garden offers authentic Italian cuisine with moderately priced menu items. Chefs receive inspiration at the Culinary Institute of Tuscany, which is evident in their flavorful selections. The Olive Garden is also famous for their fantastic selection of wines, which can be paired to perfection.
13 Red Lobster (3 miles)
Red Lobster features exceptional and exciting variations of fresh seafood selections. Recently, wood-grilled, Island inspired dishes have been introduced to create a new flavor throughout their many locations.
14 Chickie & Pete's Crab House & Sports Bar (3 miles)
Chickie & Pete’s is an authentic Sports’ Bar, which encompasses delicious food, and a variety of specialty drinks. Chickie & Pete’s is famous for their “crab fries”, and mussels, although the entire menu offers a delicious alternative to watching the game at home.
15 Applebee's (3 miles)
Applebee’s offers moderately priced menu items, with a family oriented atmosphere. Each Applebee’s location also offers a fantastic bar with a multitude of signature selections. They have also created innovative take-out options, such as their Carside to Go service, and have recently partnered with Weight Watchers to attract a broader client base.
16 Toscana 52 (6 miles)
Enjoy authentic Tuscan cuisine, with over 50 wine and champagne selections, to suit every clients’ preference. This fabulous dining experience is enhanced by the wonderful flavors of the menu, which is prepared from scratch. Toscana 52 has unique offerings, such as crudo; Italian sushi, although the menu consists of fresh seafood, wood fired meats, and homemade pasta.
17 King George's II Inn (10 miles)
Known as the oldest continuously operating inn in the United States, King George’s was initially opened in 1681. This fantastic establishment is located on the Delaware River, and offers five various dining rooms, which each offer an alternate experience. Rooms include the Lincoln Room, Presidential Room, Valley Green Room, Radcliffe Room, and the Madison Room. Specialties include lemon-sage chicken, baked orange Roughy, London Broil, veal Francaise, filet mignon, and crab cakes.
18 Peddler's Village (24 miles)
Peddler’s Village is centrally located in Bucks County, specifically in the Lahaska countryside. Peddlers’ Village was introduced to the area 46 years ago, and has inspired visitors from divergent regions to visit this unique community. Peddler’s Village includes 70 specialty stores, numerous restaurants, as well as the “Giggleberry Fair Family Entertainment Center”.
19 Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts & The Academy of Music (17 miles)
Enjoy fantastic theatrical productions, and musical presentations at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and The Academy of Music. According to the Kimmel Center, their mission is to “operate a world-class performing arts center that engages and serves a broad audience from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region”. The Kimmel Center also includes The Perelman Center, Merck Arts Education Center, Verizon Hall, and Innovation Studio. The following organizations are affiliated with the Kimmel: Opera Company of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, PHILADANCO, Pennsylvania Ballet, and the American Theater Arts for Youth.
20 Philadelphia International Airport (23 miles)
The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the main airport in the Delaware Valley. US Airways utilizes the PIA as their primary international facility. The Philadelphia International Airport offers travel throughout North America, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Europe, and Mexico.
21 Torresdale Train Station (2 miles)
The Torresdale Train Station is a SEPTA Regional Rail line, and is conveniently located at Grant Avenue and James Street. The SEPTA R-7 line operates from Trenton, to Center City Philadelphia (30th Street Station, Suburban Station, and the Market East Station), to Chestnut Hill East. The commute to Center City Philadelphia is less than thirty minutes. This line also offers connecting service to New York and DC, as well as many alternate destinations.
22 Katharine Drexel Library (1 mile)
Renovated in 2000, this library has served the community since 1969. The rural area where the library is currently located was initially the birthplace of Benjamin Rush, the renowned Revolutionary War physician, who also signed the Declaration of Independence. The library was dedicated to Mary Katharine Drexel, who founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.
23 Philadelphia School District & Parochial Schools
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten:
All Saints Episcopal School,
St. Luke’s Day School and Kindergarten. Kindergarten-6th grade: John Hancock Elementary (public). Kindergarten-8th grade:
Fitzpatrick Elementary (public),
Decatur Elementary School (public),
Christ the King Elementary (parochial), Nazareth Academy Grade School (parochial),
St. Katherine of Sienna (parochial), St. Martha’s (parochial). 9th grade-12th grade:
George Washington High School (public), Philadelphia High School of Fine Arts (public), Nazareth Academy High School (parochial),
Archbishop Ryan High School (parochial).
Holy Ghost Preparatory School (parochial)
24 Temple University (16 miles)
Temple University is a comprehensive public research University with 34,000 students, 300 academic degree programs and 8 campuses. There are 125 various Bachelors programs, 113 masters programs, and 52 doctoral programs.
25 Holy Family University (2 miles)
Holy Family University is a fully accredited private Catholic, co-educational University. “Holy Family University, a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, offers education in the liberal arts and professions through graduate, undergraduate, and non-degree programs”.
26 Penn State Abington (11 miles)
Penn State Abington is located in suburban Philadelphia, and offers a condensed University experience, with the academic support of a major University. Penn State Abington offers Arts and Humanities, Science, Engineering, and Social Sciences degrees.
27 Community College of Philadelphia: Northeast Campus (3 miles)
The Community College of Philadelphia offers 70 associate's degree programs, certification and continuing education programs, while creating flexible class schedules to accommodate a multitude of lifestyles.
28 Philadelphia University (15 miles)
Philadelphia University is a private institution that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, and is centered amongst 100 acres. Philadelphia University consists of the School of Architecture, School of Business Administration, School of Engineering and Textiles, Science and Health, School of Liberal Arts, the School of Science and Health, and the School of Design and Media.