Main Line

Welcome to Main Line

Bastion of esteemed affluence with sprawling country estates

The affluent Main Line communities are sprawled along the boundaries of the once prestigious Pennsylvania Railroad mainline, running northwest from Center City Philadelphia and renowned as some of the best places to live in the States. Flecked with leafy streets, lush green parks, and grand historical architecture, the Main Line is notable for its elegance, quaint main streets, and terrific accessibility. Tourists and locals crave the area’s eclectic attractions, old-world charm, an assorted array of classy diners, glamorous shops, and local scenery. A hub of vibrant events and home to numerous private colleges, the Main Line has become a quintessential area allowing residents to enjoy the best quality lifestyle while being able to get everywhere they want. 

Explore the Main Line's verdant streets for an exquisite array of architectural masterpieces. Styles range from classic English Tudors to striking Dutch Colonials, sprawling manors, and refined new constructions, all paying homage to a heritage of design born of notable architects such as John Milner, Frank Furness, and Walter K. Durham, among others.

What To Love

• Family-focused enclave with a robust sense of community
• Elite dining and shopping destinations
• Convenient location near Philadelphia
• Well-maintained parks at every turn
• Excellent public schools
  
  

Local Lifestyle

Quiet and peaceful, the Main Line endears many families and young professionals who commute to neighboring cities. You can't underrate the convenience of living here. Whether you want to get to the local mom-and-pop run pizzeria down the street or NYC by road, rail or air, the Main Line puts everything at a spitting distance from you. Hop by a specialty shop or indulge yourself in the area's excellent cuisine, and if the kids want to play in the park afterward, there's an abundance of green spaces to choose from!

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

With trendy shops lining the suburbs of the Main Line and upscale eateries inviting you in with assorted menus and refined settings, there’s no shortage of treasures to explore and great meals to try.

Start your weekend shopping adventure in the heart of Ardmore’s Suburban Square. Featuring big-name retailers like Sephora, Apple and Starbucks cocooned next to glamorous boutiques, gift shops, and a flourishing farmer’s market for all your fresh fruits, vegetables, and more. If you’re looking to grab coffee after an exciting movie at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, be sure to hop into the adjoining café for a creamy espresso and sandwiches before heading home. At Devon Yards, you can browse through Anthropologie for a new boho-chic jacket or kick back on the patio at Terrain Café to relish the scenic setting while you dig into a burrata toast and sip on your cappuccino.

Enter Lola’s garden for a plate of grilled duck breast accompanied with sangria, or grab a burger at Ripplewood along with whiskey. If you’re in the mood for tiramisu and bucatini spiced with black pepper and tomato, stop in at Fraschetta. La Colombe will draft you the best lattes, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find omelets and shrimp tacos that taste better than at White Dog on Sansom Street!

Things To Do

Sprawling with numerous parks, botanical gardens, nature trails, and historical landmarks, there’s plenty to see and do in Main Line! Buy a ticket and come experience live music at its best in the Ardmore Music Hall, where the lights give you a stadium feel, and the performances enchant you with their intimacy.

Main Line’s parks are a major draw. Tour the historic Valley Forge National Park to explore monuments against the backdrop of a gorgeous, forested landscape, or have a blast picking fruits at Linvilla Orchards. You can hike along the creek at Kenealy Nature park or explore acres of blossom and lush greenery at the iconic Longwood Gardens. Magnificent fountains, seasonal displays, and thousands of plant species await you!

If you’re bursting for a more community-focused activity, join neighbors and friends at the Narbeth Art and Music Festivals and immerse yourself in live music, fancy food, and loads of family fun!

Schools

Main Line is home to a number of excellent schools.

• Lower Merion School District
• Radnor Township School District 
• Tredyffrin-Eastown School District

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