Three Side Trips from the City KENNETT SQUARE: Nestled in the rolling hills of Chester County’s countryside, make way to the charming borough of Kennett Square, also known as the Mushroom Capital of the World. You’ll quickly see why when you stop in The Mushroom Cap storefront. But beyond the ‘shrooms, don’t miss a stop at the gorgeous Longwood Gardens , one of the world’s premier botanical display gardens, where you can see dazzling installations that elevate the art of horticulture. KING OF PRUSSIA: Shop to your heart’s content at King of Prussia Mall , the third-largest mall in America with more than 450 stores and 30-plus restaurants. If shopping isn’t your thing, the Valley Forge National Historical Park offers 3,500 acres of monuments, meadows, and structures commemorating the Revolutionary War. MALVERN: Remarkably intact and carefully restored, the 19th-century village of Historic Sugartown offers a window into traditional Americana. Wandering the quaint streets of Malvern you’ll also find the Wharton Esherick Museum , preserving the artist’s furniture, interiors, and utensils. King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia R E G I O N S Philadelphia & The Countryside FROM TOP: KING OF PRUSSIA; DANIEL TRAUB; ALEXA LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY Find Inspiration in Doylestown Opt for a self-guided tour adventuring through the region’s most unusual historic towns where you’ll discover the home of American archaeologist and antiquarian Henry Chapman Mercer within Fonthill Castle . More historic sites under the Mercer name are Tile Works and the Mercer Museum . Explore Impressionist paintings at the Michener Art Museum , and then find the perfect vacation read at Doylestown Bookshop . Little ones will let their imaginations run wild at the inclusive and accessible Kids Castle at Central Park . At night, sip craft cocktails and enjoy American tavern food (don’t miss the chicken pot pie in a flaky pie shell) at The Hattery Stove & Still . Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square The Hattery Stove & Still, Doylestown visitpa.com 89
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