Day Trip Guides

The Main Line area is a dream for day trips. The sheer abundance of idyllic towns in the region means there’s always somewhere new to discover (or rediscover, if you’ve been to the town before). Perhaps the most exciting part of life around the western suburbs is that it’s everchanging, with new businesses and eateries popping up each day.

Whether you’re a local or visitor to the Philly suburbs, use our day trip guides as a starting point for your adventures through fan-favorite towns like Ardmore and Malvern or nearby Jersey Shore hotspots like Cape May (and that’s just the start). Of course, if you uncover something new while you’re in town, so much the better — that’s the point of a day trip, after all.

Berwyn Day Trip Guide: How to Spend 24 Hours in Town

Plan a day trip to Berwyn to visit inviting shops, local hotspots and top-notch restaurants in Chester County.

Bryn Mawr Day Trip Guide: How to Spend 24 Hours in Town

The Montgomery County hotspot delights locals and visitors alike with top-tier dining and an abundance of shopping and cultural attractions.

West Chester Day Trip Guide: How to Spend 24 Hours in Town

Head to bustling West Chester, where tree-lined streets, serene hiking paths and outdoor dining destinations are all minutes away.

Phoenixville Day Trip Guide: How to Spend 24 Hours in Town

Between the breweries, shops and restaurants, there's barely enough time to fit all the fun of Phoenixville into one day.

Manayunk Day Trip Guide: How to Spend 24 Hours in Town

Stroll down Main Street, take a walk along the canal, savor fine dining and hunker down in comfort during a day in Manayunk.

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The Perfect Museum Day Trip for Main Liners

Get out of the house—and avoid the cold—with this engaging museum day trip around the Main Line region.

Lancaster Day Trip Guide: How to Spend 24 Hours in This Charming City

This cultural hotspot just west of Chester County delights Main Line tourists every year with fascinating tours, museums and fine dining.

24 Hours in Kennett Square: How to Spend a Day in Town

Start your Kennett Square explorations with must-see greenery and end with a gourmet dinner in the heart of town.

What to Do in Ardmore: Spend a Day in This Bustling Town

Shop ‘til you drop or grab a bite to eat in one of the Main Line's most beautiful towns, which offers fun for locals and visitors alike.

Day Trip Guide: How to Spend 24 Hours on Long Beach Island

An hour north of Atlantic City, LBI is the perfect late-summer getaway. Our guide to 24 hours on the island has you covered.

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