Photo courtesy J. Fusco for GPTMC
Spend the day browsing the many shops and galleries along Germantown Avenue.
BY CARA O’DONNELL
Let’s face it – we’ve all been cooped up for too long after a year of quarantine. Summer of 2021 is going to be a summer to explore and discover something new. And, of course, some of those treasures are right around the corner here in Pennsylvania. Hit the road and find incredible opportunities that may be just outside the well-known spots we know and love.
Discover the Gems of Philadelphia’s Countryside Begin your weekend the way Philadelphia’s elite did in Colonial days – step outside the bustle of downtown and venture to Chestnut Hill, just 25 minutes from Center City, but full of charm and green space. Germantown Avenue is the “Main Street,” where the cobblestone streets lead you to independent boutiques, galleries, gourmet shops, cozy bistros, and more.