Downingtown is an excellent place to call home. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life in a historic setting with modern amenities, good employment and affordable living. Downingtown Borough - a thriving center of commerce - is one of the most scenic boroughs in Chester County. The Brandywine River flows through Kerr Park which is located in the heart of the Borough. The Struble Trail is a three-mile paved walking/jogging path where you have access to fishing, hiking and picnic areas.
The Marshalton Inn, operating for over 180 years, is THE place to go for a dining experience that is as warm and elegant as the Inn itself. Four Dogs Tavern, housed in a converted barn, is a local favorite, established in 1979. They pride themselves on "serving quality traditional American fare in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
Residents can shop for fresh produce and baked goods at Highland Orchards, or taste this season's vintage at Stargazers Vineyards, a local winery. There are several recreational opportunities for residents... the YMCA and the Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium where many events and festivals are enjoyed throughout the year. The Downingtown Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of buildings and sites throughout the area. One of these buildings, the Downingtown Log House circa 1705, was extensively renovated and moved to its present site in the late 1980's, by the Downingtown Historical Society. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Eagle Tavern, built in 1859, is a historical landmark in the village of Eagle, just off the Pennsylvania Turnpike, near Eagleview... a development situated between the rustic farms and woodlands of Downingtown, that strives to overcome the fragmentation of the modern community, based on a "walkable" lifestyle...including sidewalks, jogging paths and greenways...integrating the home, market and workplace.
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