Destinations · Pennsylvania

Old City, Philadelphia

PA · 39.9503, -75.1438

Blue Route, Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway and Exton Bypass are 3 of 8 signed byways within 30 miles of Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Understand

Old City Philadelphia, sometimes known as "Olde City", is the most historic square mile in the USA. The streets and most of the buildings are still of the original brick and stone. This vibrant old-world neighborhood is the home to many independently owned boutiques, galleries, restaurants, bars and clubs.

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The same roads run past King of Prussia, where they are ranked and described in full.

Day-trip loops

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Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

Scenic byways

Blue Route · 10 mi
Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway · 24 mi · national
Exton Bypass · 24 mi
Delaware River Scenic Byway · 26 mi · national
Bayshore Heritage Byway · 26 mi · national
Delaware Bayshore Byway · 26 mi · national

Lookouts

Scenic Overlook - Delaware River · 28 mi
Hawk Point · 28 mi
South Overlook · 29 mi
Old Mill Overlook · 30 mi

Named places

Christ Church Park · 0 mi
Chief Tamanend · 0 mi
United States Postal Service Museum · 0 mi
Betsy Ross House · 0 mi
Franklin Print Shop · 0 mi
Ghost Structures · 0 mi
Betsy Ross House · 0 mi
Fragments of Franklin Court · 0 mi

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