off interstate 76, this understated all-suite hotel is 5 miles from hiking and biking along the schuylkill river trail, and 9 miles from the american helicopter museum. relaxed studios come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, as well as kitchenettes, and sitting areas with pull out sofas. the 1-bedroom suites include separate living rooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include an indoor pool, a gym and a bbq area, plus coin-operated laundry facilities. a breakfast buffet, regular evening socials and parking are complimentary Philadelphia International Airport 37 min
Valley Forge National Historical Park (9 min) Trolley & ranger-led walking tours are offered at this Revolutionary War site with miles of trails. Evansburg State Park (31 min) This nature area contains creek, 18th- & 19th-century Mennonite buildings, campsites & ball fields. Wharton Esherick Museum (15 min) Whimsical dwelling with 300+ pieces of wood furniture & sculpture made by artist Wharton Esherick. Ridley Creek State Park (23 min) Green oasis of woodlands & meadows offering hiking, fishing & picnicking from sunrise to sunset. QVC Studio Park (17 min) Retail store providing goods sold by the shopping channel, including jewelry, home decor & apparel. Marsh Creek State Park (19 min) The 1,727-acre park contains Marsh Creek Lake offers fishing & boating, ice skating & ice-boating. Chanticleer, a pleasure garden (22 min) Lush arboretum & landscaped garden featuring a large variety of flora plus tours, classes & more. Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens (13 min) Horticultural showcase of native plants & a world-class collection of rhododendrons & azaleas. Arnold's Family Fun Center (16 min) Huge activity center for all ages featuring mini-golf, arcade games & laser tag. American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (15 min) Aviation museum showing off helicopters & other aircraft & offering regular tours/events. Tyler Arboretum (28 min) Also known as Minshall & Jacob Painter Farm, this 650-acre tree park has a pinetum & woodland walk. Elmwood Park Zoo (26 min) A small zoo with animal feedings & 300 species of animals indigenous to the Americas. Washington's Headquarters (13 min) Visitors can tour the historic building used as a war room by the namesake general in 1777-78. American Treasure Tour Museum (17 min) Unique place displaying eclectic Americana, including antiques, kitsch & pop culture items. |