Exton, PA Road Trips
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Longest Drive
382 mi
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3h 53m
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Exton, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,192
Median Income
$121,189
Median Home Value
$549,400
Median Age
34.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Exton, PA
A sampling of people born in Exton, PA.
Kerr Smith
1972
American actor
Matt Ryan
1985
American football player (born 1985)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Exton, PA.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
episcopal church in Exton, Pennsylvania, USA
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Traveler Guide to Exton, PA
The city of Exton is in Chester County, Southeastern Pennsylvania, west of Philadelphia, along Route 30 Highway. Exton is part of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-New Jersey metropolitan area.
Albert C. Miller Memorial Park. A cute little park with small concerts and occasional festivals throughout the year. Kerr Park. About a 10-minute drive into Downingtown. It has trails for walking, biking, and running. There are plenty of picnic tables and gazebos for large or small outings. The playground is accessible for both children with and without handicaps. If you visit on the fourth of July then you can see the many festivities and fireworks at the park. 1 Marsh Creek State Park, 675 Park Rd, ☏ +1 610-458-5119, [email protected]. The 1,705-acre Marsh Creek State Park contains a 535-acre lake offering wind surfing, boating, sailing, fishing, and waterfowl watching. Other park activities include camping, hiking, swimming, picnicking, and horseback riding. (updated Nov 2021) Brandywine Outfitters. Brandywine Outfitters is a full-service canoe and kayak rental business that is open April through September. 2 Downingtown Country Club, 93 Country Club Dr, Downingtown, ☏ +1 610-873-0800. This 18-hole championship golf course features tree-lined fairways and firm, fast greens protected by deep bunkers and heavy roughs. A bar and grill in a well-appointed clubhouse is on the property. (updated Nov 2021) Whitford Country Club. Whitford Country Club is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Exton, Pennsylvania. This medium-length layout features 4 sets of teeboxes for the enjoyment of golfers of all skill levels. Online tee times may be available at Whitford Country Club or at nearby golf courses, usually offered at a discount from the normal rate.
Downingtown Bowling Alley. A 10 minute drive and on the weekends there is late night bowling with drinks for the 21 and over crowd. Regal Cinemas. Also a 10-minute drive and is across the street from the bowling alley. Hershery Park and Dorney Park are both about an hours drive. Ingleside Golf Club. Vertical Extremes. A 10-minute drive into the heart of Downingtown. It is a great indoor rock-climbing arena. Rosi Golf & Sport Center.
Exton has over 300 different places to eat, have tea, and/or dine the night away. It appeals to all different kinds of appetites. Whether someone is a vegan, looking for good sushi, a kosher restaurant, a steakhouse, etc. There are also numerous chain restaurants. On the Border, 102 Bartlett Ave, ☏ +1 610-363-3646. Brickside Grille, Eagleview Town Center, 540 Wellington Square, ☏ +1 610-321-1600. M-Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 10AM-2PM. Upscale restaurant with "raw bar" stocked with fresh oysters, shrimp, and clams, caught and delivered daily. (updated Sep 2021). Maggie Moos, 137 W Lincoln Hwy, ☏ +1 484-872-8236, [email protected]. Su-Th noon-9PM, F Sa noon-10PM. Ice cream, cookies, cakes. (updated Sep 2021) Ron's Original Bar & Grill. Duling-Kurtz House and Country Inn. Bonefish Grille. Weso's Italian Restaurant and Sports Bar Appetites On Main. Known in the area for their bacon cheese fries.
Vicker's Tavern. Johnny's Bar. Appetites on Main. Eagle Tavern and Inn.
Spark by Hilton, 700 Uwchlan Ave, ☏ +1 610-594-4770. Free coffee, free high-speed wireless access, free continental breakfast, fitness center, 100% smoke-free, near Ron's Schoolhouse Grill. Fairfield Inn (Marriott), 5 North Pottstown Pike, ☏ +1 610-524-8811. Smoke-free, complimentary hot breakfast, microwave and refrigerator in every room, near Uno Chicago Grill and Hoss's Steak and Sea House. Hampton Inn, 4 North Pottstown Pike, ☏ +1 610-363-5555. Free hot breakfast, microwave and refrigerator in every room, near Uno Chicago Grill and Hoss's Steak and Sea House. Holiday Inn Express, 120 North Pottstown Pike, ☏ +1 610-524-4000. Free high-speed wireless access, complimentary fresh baked cookies in lobby- afternoons M-F, fitness center, walking distance to Cheeseburger in Paradise and Whiteland Towne Center. Residence Inn by Marriott (Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton), 10 North Pottstown Pike, ☏ +1 610-594-9705. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Nov 2015)
1 Exton station, 445 Walkertown Road (adjacent to the southeast of the interchange between highways US 30 and PA 100). (updated Nov 2023) Train operators: Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates trains throughout the United States of America. (updated Dec 2020) Routes stopping at Exton: Keystone multiple trips per day between Harrisburg and New York City with stops in Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Coatesville, Downingtown, Exton, Paoli, Ardmore, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark. Some trips operate between Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Pennsylvanian operates daily between Pittsburgh and New York City with stops in Greensburg, Latrobe, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Lewistown, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Exton, Paoli, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark. SEPTA Route R5. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76), take Exit 312 (Downingtown). From Route 30 Highway, take the 100 North Exit. Philadelphia International Airport. 8000 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia The Rainbow Limo and Cab company operates airport shuttle service from three Exton hotels: the Inn at Chester Springs, Extended Stay America and Holiday Inn Express. You must make a reservation to ride. It is punctual and delivers exceptional service. From the north: From King of Prussia. Take Route 202 South to Frazer/Downingtown Route 30 Exit. Make a right at the bottom of the ramp. Exton Square is approximately 3 miles on the right hand side of Route 30. From the south: From Philadelphia International Airport.
SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line rail service- The Exton station is a park and ride facility at 425 Walkertown Road, along Route 100. There is no ticket facility at this location. The station is wheelchair accessible and there is parking available. This station is also served by Amtrak's Keystone service. SEPTA Bus routes - Bus service in Exton includes SEPTA Routes 92, and 204 with scheduled stops at most Exton shopping areas as well as some business parks. Use our links to SEPTA to check out these 2 routes. Krapf Bus Company - Krapf Bus now runs the Route A bus which used to be the old Septa 120 route. The "A" runs from Coatesville to Downingtown, Exton and West Chester. Krapf also offers the Rover service. Seniors and those with disabilities aren't the only ones who can use Rover- Rover is open to everyone. You need to call and register for your ride. Check out their website for all the particulars. Acar Taxi, +1 610-644-2323 for local and airport trips. It is recommended that you call ahead for airport trips.
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