John & Anna's Hot List

Discover our home, our town, our county, our way of life. Where beautiful rolling farmland, scenic golf courses, historic awareness, quality antiquing and relaxation await you.



25 Great Reasons to Experience Western Chester County

  1. Travel through the scenic and beautiful Amish/Mennonite farmlands
  2. View the Brandywine Valley from a Hot-Air Balloon ride
  3. Experience the newly restored Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville featuring classic films on Sundays
  4. Browse the Flower and Craft Warehouse, in nearby Blue Ball
  5. Taste and sniff the aromas of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail
  6. Learn the history of wine making at Chester County's Wine Camp
  7. Fly away with the butterflies at Springton Manor Farm Butterfly House
  8. Active youngsters love the award winning Cherry-Crest Farm
  9. Educate yourself about the founders of Lukens Steel Co. in nearby Coatesville
  10. Shop all the time and everywhere - Reading and Lancaster outlets and more…
  11. Allow yourself days for antiquing at:
    • Antiques Capital of USA
    • Stoudt's Antiques and brewery
    • The Rusty Gate Antiques
    • Treasure Hill Antiques
    • The Mill Antique Mall
    • White Horse Antique Barn
    • Horst Auction Center
    • And many, many more
  12. Savor the rich, natural wonders at Black Rock Sanctuary
  13. Observe the natural beauty at Welkinweir Mansion-Green Valleys Watershed
  14. Demos at local mills - The Mill at Anselma
  15. Operating West Chester Railroad offers rides and special events
  16. Ride the Strasburg Railroad and the tour the museum
  17. Gear yourself for the events and activities at the Reading Railroad
  18. Tour various historic homes:
    • Ephrata Cloister
    • Primitive Hall Foundation
  19. Breathe the fresh air, smell nature, walk trails at our many local parks
  20. Dine casually and leisurely - quality food and service await you at:
    • Emily's Restaurant
    • Ruffini's Italian Restaurant
    • Grady David's Pub
    • Revere Tavern
    • The Horse Inn
    • Harry's
    • Giorgio's Mediterranean
    • The Peddler's Inn
  21. Drive a short distance and then walk through the small towns
    • Ephrata
    • Intercourse
    • Bird-in-Hand
    • Strasburg
    • Reading
  22. Shop, learn, and purchase treasures at many quilt and craft shops
  23. Treat yourself with a trip to Green Dragon - the farmer's market/auction of the east
  24. Picnic with your family by the calm and serene water of Struble Lake
  25. Go to Philadelphia and tour the city all day



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