It’s been a rainy May so far, but there are sunny days ahead in Downingtown. Temperatures will continue to slowly rise throughout the late spring season, morphing into the blistering heat of summer soon enough. Ditch the indoors this season and get your daily dose of Vitamin D with help for 19335GO!’s guide to warm weather fun.
Boulder Falls Mini Golf | 1426 Marshalton-Thorndale Road | (610) 383-7973
Enjoy a fun, low-stakes game of golf among the cascading waterfalls at Boulder Falls. The beautiful course also features winding streams and flowing ponds. Listen to the soothing sound of running water as you putt-putt.
Struble Trail | Rt. 2828 & Norwood Road | (610) 942-2450
Struble Trail follows 2.6 miles east of the Brandywine Creek. The trail is perfect for those who are inexperienced hikers, as it’s fairly flat and considered low difficulty. There are a ton of activities to try out on the trail, including biking, running, and hiking. Pack up some delicious food and drink and have a picnic along the trail, as there are various picnic tables and rest stops to settle on.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream | 520 East Lancaster Avenue | (610) 615-9699
Stop by for a scoop of Handel’s deliciously creamy cones. Ice cream is a great snack for those hot days (especially after spending time on a trail or golf course!) and Handel’s truly delivers the flavor. The local shop offers both classic and unique flavors, with brownie dough, French silk pie, and pineapple upside down cake being standouts for our team.
R Five Wines | 206 E. Lancaster Avenue | (484) 364-4504
R Five Wines is a Downingtown staple. As the warm weather continues, the garage doors are lifted, letting in the sunshine and cool breeze. What better way to enjoy a crisp glass of wine and some pizza?
Marsh Creek Lake | 675 Park Road | (610) 458-5119
Marsh Creek Lake is now open daily for the season! This destination lake, which reaches depth of about 40 feet, is the perfect spot to try out a new activity. Rentals are available for boating, paddling, and sailing. Rowboats are available for four people or five people and comes with life jackets, seat cushions, and instruction. All rentals are charged by the half hour. Single and double kayaks are offered, as well as canoes. You can rent two different kinds of paddle boards; one for a singular person and one for a group of eight. There are three types of sailboats for rent; those being Hobie Getaway & American Daysailer, Hobie Wave & American Daysailer, and Sunfish.
Looking for more fun? Check out the upcoming West Bradford Day event!
