Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill – just 25 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, is a picturesque National Register Historic District. Nestled near Wissahickon and Cresheim creeks, it’s rich in greenery and historic charm. Once a summer retreat for the wealthy – it became a year-round community with the arrival of 19th-century railroads. The area is known for its historic mansions, Victorian homes, and hidden gems like the Morris Arboretum.
Germantown Avenue – the main street – is lined with cobblestone streets, historic facades, shops, galleries, and restaurants, creating a lively yet quaint village atmosphere.
How to Get There
The SEPTA Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail Line stops at the top of “the Hill” on Germantown Avenue. The Chestnut Hill East station is located at 101 E. Chestnut Hill Avenue. SEPTA Bus Routes 23, 77, 94, 134 and L also run in the neighborhood.
Things to Do
Chestnut Hill is open for business! Chestnut Hill’s independent businesses, shops, and restaurants are committed to welcoming visitors safely following city and state guidelines. Shop at small boutiques, dine outdoors, and stroll the cobblestoned Avenue amid the scenery of Philadelphia’s Garden District.
Morris Arboretum: Escape from the city to 92 acres of sweet, spring blooms, colorful gardens, bubbling fountains, and towering shade trees, and go Out on a Limb – 50 feet up in the treetops! Get here on SEPTA. Ride the Chestnut Hill East or Chestnut Hill West Line to the last stop. From there hop the Route L or 97 toward Plymouth Meeting or Plymouth Meeting Mall to the Germantown Avenue & Northwestern Avenue stop. Walk down Northwestern Avenue for .5 miles past Chestnut Hill College and the apartment complex until you come to the black wrought-iron gate of the Arboretum.
