TRAVEL

Chester County lets you try outdoor fun from kayaks to fruit picking all summer long

ByNatalie Jason

Friday, July 19, 2024

Chester County has summer outdoor fun from kayaks to fruit picking

We are celebrating the official start of summer with a day trip to the countryside and a so many things to do in the Chester County area.

The countryside of Chester County - just outside Philadelphia - opens up outdoor possibilities all summer long.

Northbrook Canoe Company offers trips and self-guided tours along the mild waters of the Brandywine River.

Canoes, kayaks, and tubes are available for safe floats along the waterway.

Finish your excursion with grill snacks or the complete Canoe & Dine experience - with live music, full barbecue dinner by twilight, and s'mores around a bonfire.

At Highland Orchards, acres of farmland open up to visitors for 'pick your own.'

Fruits in season, like cherries and strawberries, are available - along with a farm market, bakery, and kids play area.

Levante Brewing Company hosts a pop-up beer garden at Highland Orchards all season, with their taproom also located in West Chester.

For a way to take history outdoors, try a walking tour at the Chester County History Center.

It focuses on figures and locations in American history that are local to the area.

For an outdoor dining experience, Limoncello West Chester just opened a new patio called The Gardens, with a floral theme - for dining al fresco on Southern Italian specialties.