Plan Your Stay

Since its founding in 1864, Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills and experience to become leaders for the common good. Offering a liberal arts and engineering curriculum, the college is private, yet open to all regardless of financial need. It is also decidedly global in outlook, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff - including different viewpoints, identities, and histories - contributes to the community's strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.

Set on 425 acres, comprised of rolling lawns, wooded hills and hiking trails, Swarthmore College's scenic campus creates a serene and stimulating environment for students to learn and grow.

Encompassing the college campus, the Scott Arboretum delights and educates all visitors and inspires them to enjoy the many benefits of horticulture. Guests are encouraged to tour through the Arboretum, a unique garden of ideas and suggestions encouraging horticulture in its broadest senses through displays on the 425-acre campus of Swarthmore College.

The Arboretum grounds are open every day dawn to dusk; admission is free.

Located on the Swarthmore College campus, The Lang Performing Arts Center notably has five independent venues, whose use range from performance spaces to instructional classrooms which include the Lang Music Building. This state-of-the-art building houses a stunningly beautiful and acoustically superb 420 seat concert hall. All events held in the Lang Performing Arts Center are open to the public and most do not require reservations.

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For the nature lovers, Ridley Creek State Park is an oasis of open space in a growing urban area. Ridley Creek State Park stretches over 2,606 acres of Delaware County woodlands and meadows. The gently rolling terrain of the park, bisected by Ridley Creek is only 16 miles from center city Philadelphia. There are hundreds of picnic tables in 14 picnic areas, each equipped with restrooms and charcoal grills. Enjoy the 13 miles of hiking trails and 5 miles of paved multi-use trails for bicycles, joggers, walkers, and cross-country skiers.

Ridley Creek is stocked with trout and provides excellent angling. A portion of the creek is catch and release, fly fishing only area.

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Linvilla Orchards is a 300-acre family farm dedicated to agriculture, entertainment and education. A trip to Linvilla offers guests the pleasure of picking their own fresh fruits and vegetables, seasonal hayrides, visits with their farm animals and enjoying Pumpkinland (seasonal attraction).

Other activities include fishing derbies, antique car shows, and festivals.

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From whimsical treehouses to self-guided tours through their 650 acres of land, the John J. Tyler Arboretum provides delightful outdoor experience for all ages. Open daily, except for major holidays. An admission fee is charged to non-members.

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Located just steps from the Inn at Swarthmore, Swarthmore Town Center is a delightful blend of small-town charm and vibrant community spirit. This walkable destination features unique boutique shops, cozy cafés, and a variety of dining options, perfect for a leisurely afternoon or an evening out. Stroll through the tree-lined streets, enjoy seasonal events, and experience the warm hospitality that makes Swarthmore so special. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, Swarthmore Town Center offers a quaint yet lively atmosphere you won't want to miss.

Founded in 1911, the Players Club of Swarthmore (PCS Theater) has been a cornerstone of community theater in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania for over a century.

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Hedgerow is inextricably entwined with the legacy of the Rose Valley Arts and Crafts Movement: a movement that defines itself by independent thinkers resisting the wave of industrialization rushing over society.

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