Chester district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Exton

Exton is a town in Chester district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 4,842 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 38 churches, 38 parks, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (7 km), Jacob Wisner House (8 km) and St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley (12 km).

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Exton, Pennsylvania
Exton, Chester district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Exton at a glance

Location
Chester district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 4,842
Coordinates
40.0290° N, 75.6208° W
Places within 50 km
165 (165 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Exton

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Churches near Exton

67 churches within 100 km of Exton. The closest is St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Exton

54 parks within 100 km of Exton. The closest is Radnor Hunt Club (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Exton

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Exton. The closest is Marsh Creek State Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Exton

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Exton. The closest is Jacob Wisner House (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Exton

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Exton. The closest is Marsh Creek Reservoir (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Exton

14 museums within 100 km of Exton. The closest is American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Exton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Exton
  2. 7 km American Helicopter Museum & Education Center · museum, Chester
  3. 12 km St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley · church, Chester
  4. 5 km Jacob Wisner House · heritage site, Chester
  5. 16 km Marsh Creek Reservoir · reservoir, Chester
  6. 1 km Marsh Creek State Park · nature spot, Chester
  7. 12 km Back to Exton

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How to reach Exton

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Exton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3867St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley (12 km)
    Parks3854Radnor Hunt Club (15 km)
    Other attractions3448Longwood Gardens (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2335Marsh Creek State Park (12 km)
    Forts & heritage821Jacob Wisner House (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs716Marsh Creek Reservoir (12 km)
    Museums914American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Ebright Azimuth (29 km)
    Beaches & coast15Turtle Rock Light (47 km)
    Treks24Chester Valley Trail (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Mosque of Shaikh M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen (41 km)
    Buddhist sites01Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple (52 km)
    Temples01Shirdi Sai of Delaware (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Reedy Island (72 km)
    Caves01Crystal Cave (73 km)

    Exton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Exton?

    American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (museum, about 7 km), Jacob Wisner House (heritage site, about 8 km), St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley (church, about 12 km), Marsh Creek Reservoir (reservoir, about 12 km), Marsh Creek State Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Chester Valley Trail (trek, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Exton?

    165 places on Spotwander: 38 churches, 38 parks, 34 other attractions, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Exton?

    St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley, about 12 km by road; Birmingham Friends Meeting (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Exton?

    Radnor Hunt Club, about 15 km by road; Welkinweir (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Exton?

    Marsh Creek State Park, about 12 km by road; Valley Forge National Historical Park (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Exton?

    Start in Exton, visit American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, then St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley, then Jacob Wisner House, then Marsh Creek Reservoir, then Marsh Creek State Park, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Exton?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Exton

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