Chadds Ford

Chadds Ford is a township of 3,700 people (as of 2016) on the western outskirts of Philadelphia in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The Chadds Ford community was named after John Chadds, who began operating a ferry there in 1737. Historically, one of the major events that draws tourists near is the Battle of the Brandywine fought by George Washington and his troops, which was a major defeat for troops in 1777.

Get in
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.

Do

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

Buy
If you would like to look/buy historical items from Chadds Ford it is recommended that you visit:
 * The Brandywine River Museum US Rt. 1, Chadds Ford  - After looking at all of the local and famous art work mostly by the Wyeth family, you can visit the Gift Shop. "The Museum Shop offers art reproductions, posters, gift items, books and other publications related to the Brandywine River Museum's exhibitions and collections, as well as environmental publications published by the Brandywine Conservancy's Environmental Management Center. The Museum Shop at the Brandywine River Museum is open daily, except Christmas, from 9:30AM-4:30PM The website for the Museum Shop is always open. For more information, call the Museum Shop at +1 610-388-8326 or send an email to shop@brandywine.org. "

Nearby shopping centers:


 * The Shopps at Brinton Lake Brinton Lake is located at Brinton Lake Rd. and Rt. 1. The stores include J.Crew, Talbots, Eddie Bauer, Anthropologie, Gymboree, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Chico's, Victoria's Secret, Lavella Salon; Spa, Galan Gifts.

Eat

 * TGI Fridays Located at 200 Painter's Crossing - +1 484 840-9230 (shopping center)as well as another location about 15 minutes from Chadds Ford, 301 Rocky Run Pkwy +1 302-479-7170
 * TGI Fridays Located at 200 Painter's Crossing - +1 484 840-9230 (shopping center)as well as another location about 15 minutes from Chadds Ford, 301 Rocky Run Pkwy +1 302-479-7170
 * TGI Fridays Located at 200 Painter's Crossing - +1 484 840-9230 (shopping center)as well as another location about 15 minutes from Chadds Ford, 301 Rocky Run Pkwy +1 302-479-7170
 * TGI Fridays Located at 200 Painter's Crossing - +1 484 840-9230 (shopping center)as well as another location about 15 minutes from Chadds Ford, 301 Rocky Run Pkwy +1 302-479-7170
 * TGI Fridays Located at 200 Painter's Crossing - +1 484 840-9230 (shopping center)as well as another location about 15 minutes from Chadds Ford, 301 Rocky Run Pkwy +1 302-479-7170
 * TGI Fridays Located at 200 Painter's Crossing - +1 484 840-9230 (shopping center)as well as another location about 15 minutes from Chadds Ford, 301 Rocky Run Pkwy +1 302-479-7170

Drink
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 *  McKenzie Brew House Route 202
 * 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.
 * Barnaby's of America Another bar in the heart of downtown West Chester @ 15 South High Street.