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🏛️ CulturalDay trip · from Philadelphia, PA

Colonial Charm & Waterfront Heritage

Discover Revolutionary-era streets and waterfront elegance in Chestertown's timeless colonial charm just beyond Philadelphia.

Day 1 — Chestertown
Day 1Chestertown

Day 1Chestertown

🚗 2 hr 6 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Philadelphia, PAChestertown
2 hr 6 min8:00 AM10:06 AM
Chestertown — Washington College & High Street
Chestertown — Washington College & High Street
Tour the historic 1782 campus, then stroll High Street's colonial architecture and local shops.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch11:06 AM
Modern Stone Age Kitchen
Modern Stone Age Kitchen
A New Jersey/Pennsylvania restaurant with a menu focused on whole foods and bold flavors. One of the more distinctive dining concepts in the mid-Atlantic region.
4.6Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
Chestertown Maryland
Chestertown Maryland
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Stroll the brick-lined streets of this 18th-century port town, touring colonial homes and the riverside Washington Square. Visit the Geddes-Piper House museum or browse local shops before watching the sunset over the Chester River.
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Evening
🍽️ Dinner5:00 PM
Luisa's Cucina Italiana
Luisa's Cucina Italiana
This intimate Italian restaurant celebrates authentic culinary traditions and regional Italian culture through expertly crafted dishes that transport diners straight to the heart of Italy — handmade pastas, wood-fired flavors, and warm Sicilian hospitality.
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Consider staying overnight
The drive home from Chestertown is 2h 6m — consider staying overnight and driving back in the morning.
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