Exploring Historic Downingtown: A Two-Hour Walking Tour
This two-hour walking tour of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States, will take you through the historic downtown area and its surrounding neighborhoods.
The tour will begin at the Downingtown Train Station, located at 1 Station Road, Downingtown, PA 19335 (Latitude: 40.0145, Longitude: -75.7106). This station is a stop on the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line, and is a great place to start your tour.
From the train station, you will head south on East Lancaster Avenue, passing by the Downingtown Area Historical Society (Latitude: 40.0137, Longitude: -75.7106). This museum is a great place to learn about the history of the area.
Continue south on East Lancaster Avenue until you reach the Downingtown Main Street Historic District (Latitude: 40.0117, Longitude: -75.7090). This district is home to many historic buildings, including the Downingtown Inn, the Downingtown Post Office, and the Downingtown Library.
Next, you will head east on East Pennsylvania Avenue, passing by the Downingtown Borough Hall (Latitude: 40.0108, Longitude: -75.7076). This building is a great example of 19th century architecture.
Continue east on East Pennsylvania Avenue until you reach the Downingtown Farmers Market (Latitude: 40.0090, Longitude: -75.7060). This market is a great place to pick up some fresh produce and other local goods.
From the Farmers Market, you will head north on East Pennsylvania Avenue, passing by the Downingtown Brewing Company (Latitude: 40.0108, Longitude: -75.7076). This brewery is a great place to grab a beer and some food.
Continue north on East Pennsylvania Avenue until you reach the Downingtown Area Recreation Center (Latitude: 40.0137, Longitude: -75.7106). This recreation center is a great place to take a break and enjoy some outdoor activities.
Next, you will head west on East Lancaster Avenue, passing by the Downingtown Antique Mall (Latitude: 40.0145, Longitude: -75.7106). This mall is a great place to find unique antiques and collectibles.
Continue west on East Lancaster Avenue until you reach the Downingtown Town Center (Latitude: 40.0163, Longitude: -75.7106). This center is home to many shops and restaurants, making it a great place to grab a bite to eat or do some shopping.
Finally, you will head north on East Pennsylvania Avenue, passing by the Downingtown Historical Society (Latitude: 40.0177, Longitude: -75.7106). This society is a great place to learn more about the history of the area.
At the end of the tour, you will be back at the Downingtown Train Station, where you started your tour.
Downingtown Pennsylvania United States Tour Companies
Founding Footsteps Tours
Founding Footsteps is a one-of-a-kind tour company. We specialize in unique tours of Philadelphia, and we pride ourselves in giving historic tours filled with great stories, bad jokes, and cold beer. We offer a variety of tours where you are guaranteed to learn something you did not know before.
Beyond the Bell Tours
We are a social enterprise committed to Putting the People Back into People’s History by creating walking tours highlighting marginalized communities, peoples and histories.
Nick Cvetkovic Tours
Offers a broad range of private tour guide services, including walking tours, step-on and driving tours, Airport check-ins and pickups available. All guides are certified with 1100+ tours given German language proficiency.