Chadds Ford, PA Road Trips

1 Brandywine Battlefield, 1491 Baltimore Pike, ☏ +1 610-459-3342. The Battle of Brandywine, fought September 11, 1777, was one of the bloodiest in the region. The park includes George Washington's rebuilt headquarters and Marquis de Lafayette's headquarters. Historic Chadds Ford Town Hall, 10 Station Way. Road Brandywine River Museum, ☏ +1 610 388 270. Routes 1 & 100 Franklin Mint, ☏ +1 610 459-6168. US Route 1

Local Events Chadds Ford Days - September (dates vary each year)and Landsdown Arts Festival - September

Chadds Ford Tavern, 1400 Baltimore Pike (1 mile south of Rts. 1 & 202 intersection), ☏ +1 484-800-4084. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy a relaxing meal in a 190 year old Tavern in heart of Historical Brandywine Valley. The Gables. Route 1. Live jazz Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations recommended. Hank's Place (intersection of US Route 1 and 100 (Creek Rd)), ☏ +1 610 388-7061. A local restaurant that has been around for more than 16 years and is located right in the middle of the Wyeth Country (famous artists who grew up and live in Chadds Ford). Hank's is known for their good homestyle cooking and friendly service. This place is truly one of the best places to stop and eat, talk, and enjoy the day. Meaghan's (Route 202 a few miles into crossing the border from Delaware to Pennsylvania, on your right by Brusters Ice Cream). Open from the crack of dawn until 2PM. There is a limited amount of seating, but service is fast and it is definitely worth the wait! Decorated in a turquoise color, friendly service, and where all the locals gather to eat and talk. PF Changs China Bistro, 983 Baltimore Pike (in Brinton Lake Shopping Center), ☏ +1 610 545-3030. The style of food ranges from spicy, sweet,mild, saucy and the portions are considered "family sized" portions, meaning they are big enough to share with the table. Prices are reasonable, and take-out is available. Reservations may be needed during dinner hours.

McKenzie Brew House Route 202 Chaddsfords Winery, 159 Beaver Valley Rd, ☏ +1 215 483-6544. Duffer's Pub in Concordville on Rt. 1 - +1 610 558-2122 Approximately 10 minutes from Chadds Ford. Ryan's Pub An Irish American Pub and Restaurant about 20 minutes away from Chadds Ford at the heart of downtown West Chester at 124 West Gay Street. Barnaby's of America Another bar in the heart of downtown West Chester @ 15 South High Street. http://www.barnabyswestchester.com/

Brandywine River Hotel, ☏ +1 610 388-1200. Routes 1 & 100 Wild Wisteria (formerly Pennsbury Inn), 883 Baltimore Pike, ☏ +1 610 388-1435. Fairville Inn, ☏ +1 610 322-5900. Route 52 Best Western Concordville Hotel & Conference Center, ☏ +1 610 358-9400. Route 322 & US Route 1, Concordville Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square, 815 E Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, ☏ +1 610-444-9100. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square, 719 E Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, ☏ +1 610-444-8995.

Chadds Ford is on US-1, between Philadelphia and Baltimore, Maryland. It's also near the intersection of US-1 and US-202, which leads south to Wilmington, Delaware.