Philadelphia at a glance:
- Major Cities: Philadelphia, West Chester,
Haverford, Exton
- Landmarks/National Monuments/Parks: Delaware Canal State Park, Fort Washington State Park, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Elmwood Park Zoo, Brandywine River Museum, Franklin Institute, Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia Museum of Art, King of Prussia Mall, Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Zoo, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House
- Major Industry: Finance, Insurance, Retail, Education, Healthcare
- Counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware
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Philadelphia County
Five counties make up the southeastern Pennsylvania region: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware. Chester County and Delaware County share space in the Brandywine Valley, the watershed of the Brandywine River. The Brandywine Valley is home to a number of historical and cultural treasures, including Longwood Gardens, the Brandywine River Museum, and the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. More than 32,000 acres of the valley have been permanently protected thanks to the Brandywine Conservancy and are now the site of several state parks, outdoor recreation facilities, and the Brandywine Zoo.
The region, which is sometimes referred to as Philadelphia and the Countryside, is served by the Philadelphia International Airport, as well as by SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. SEPTA’s bus, rail, and subway system is the fifth largest in the nation with a weekday ridership of almost one million passengers. This public transportation system makes Philadelphia real estate easily accessible to all.
The largest city in this region is Philadelphia. Real estate is thriving in the “City of Brotherly Love,” which has a population of 1.5 million and is the county seat of Philadelphia County. The city’s rich history is concentrated in the Historic District, which is only one square mile in size but boasts such heritage sites as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House. But while Philadelphia may be famous as the birthplace of the nation, its reputation as the birthplace of the Philly cheese steak is just as well known!
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Philadelphia is recognized as a center of law, thanks to the city’s numerous law firms and the presence of both the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Temple University Beasley School of Law. Art is another important part of life in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, opened in 1877, houses more than 225,000 works of art. Over 50 galleries (and 100 restaurants and bars) are located in the Old City District, which occupies the blocks between Front and 4th Streets. On the first Friday of each month, the art galleries of Old City are open late, free of charge, in an event known as First Friday.
Although Philadelphia real estate is currently entering a period of urban renewal, many residents opt to live on the Main Line. A collection of suburban townships, the Main Line stretches west from the city for about 200 square miles. Townships on the Main Line—like Lower Merion, Haverford, Radnor and Tredyffrin—are prized for their lack of over-development and their emphasis on education. Villanova University, Haverford College, and Bryn Mawr College are all located on the Main Line. The King of Prussia Mall, the second largest mall in the country with over 400 stores and restaurants, is also located on the Main Line in Upper Merion.
Whether you prefer the hustle and bustle of the big city, the easy living of the Brandywine Valley, or the happy medium of life on the Main Line, Philadelphia real estate has it all. To find homes for sale in Philadelphia or the southeastern Pennsylvania region, contact one of Long & Foster’s Philadelphia real estate offices.
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