Quakers first settled the area around Concordville in the early 1700s. Today, Concordville is an unincorporated town that makes up one of the four villages of Concord Township, with the others being Elam, Markham and Ward. Concordville sits about 20 miles southwest of Philadelphia at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Concord Road, two of the oldest public roads in North America.
Visitors to Concordville can find lodging in the Comfort Inn and Suites Brandywine Valley, a 10-minute drive north of Concordville along Route 206. The Comfort Inn and Suites provides rooms and suites, a fitness center and complimentary continental breakfast each morning. West Chester State University lies a 10-minute drive farther north on Route 206; the town of West Chester also features a number of attractions and shops, including the home of television shopping network QVC. Nearby restaurants include the highly rated French cuisine at the Dilworthtown Inn and Italian fare at Enzo’s Italian Eatery. Both of these locations lie within a half-mile of the Comfort Inn.
The Dilworthtown Motel provides standard rooms and suites about a five-minute drive north of Concordville. Nearby West Chester offers many attractions, including a number of boutique shops and the American Helicopter Museum. Visitors can also travel south, about 10 miles by car to Longwood Gardens, an arboretum with outdoor and indoor gardens and many music and performance events. Guests can dine locally at Bull Durham's Texas BBQ & Steak Saloon or the Blue Pear Bistro, both of which lie within walking distance of the motel.
The Brandywine River Hotel sits in the center of Chadds Ford, a town about a 10-minute drive west of Concordville. This hotel offers 40 rooms and suites, some of which feature Jacuzzis and/or fireplaces. Some of Chadds Ford’s attractions include the Brandywine River Museum, a former grist mill that now houses three generations of paintings and illustrations by Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth. Nearby Chadds Ford Winery produces both red and white varietals and opens its vineyards and winery to visitors for both tastings and tours. Both of these locations require a short car ride from the hotel.
Brandywine River Hotel provides a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. Local dining options include seafood and steaks at Brandywine Prime and French cuisine at Bistro on the Brandywine. These locations are both in Chadds Ford, a short drive from the hotel.
Concordville visitors looking for a boutique hotel experience can stay at the Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast & Carriage House. First built in 1856, today this lodging offers rooms and suites in the main building and two separate houses for rental. This lodging is a five minute drive east from Concordville, along U.S. 1 in the town of Chester Heights. Nearby attractions include the Tyler Arboretum, a 650-acre park with a central mansion, butterfly house, miles of trails and hundreds of plant specimens both indoors and outside. This attraction requires a 10-minute drive from the lodging. Local restaurants include Duffer’s Tavern and Restaurant and the Crier in the Country Restaurant, both of which lie within a mile from the Hamanassett lodging.
