Ardmore

As the largest and most diverse town on the ritzy Main Line stretch of suburbs, Ardmore displays distinctly dual characteristics: It’s residential yet urban, independent yet central, historic yet forward facing. Add to those features some of the area’s best shopping, dining nightlife, and visiting Ardmore evolves into a multidimensional experience.

Once known as Athensville, the town was rechristened Ardmore by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1873 Suburban Square opened in 1928, it became one of the earliest official shopping centers in the United States,Today, that vibrant mall serves as a pedestrian-friendly alternative to suburban megaplexes, while Lancaster Avenue — Ardmore’s main thoroughfare — runs a parallel strip of historic buildings, home to a host of eclectic family-owned businesses.

The Ardmore farmers market

The adjacent Ardmore Farmers’ Market — now largely inhabited by Philly’s specialty foods purveyor Di Bruno Bros. — serves as the go-to spot for international cheese, artisan and all manner of sumptuous packaged and prepared goods – including homemade Amish pretzels. Need we say more? 

 

The Clover held three weekends in the spring and two weekends in the fall, attracts shoppers from all over with its beautifully displayed tents featuring vintage goods and artisan wares.

 

Ardmore Restaurant week 

Each July, Ardmore Restaurant Week showcases the neighborhood’s culinary powerhouses, with a growing list of participating eateries boasting flavors from around the world. Fall gives way to Oktoberfest (September), spotlighting Ardmore’s growing status as a beer destination.