When you want to venture out a little bit further from campus, surrounding suburbs in Greater Philadelphia offer lots of options. You can head over to the Valley Forge National Historical Park to see historical sites and for more than 45 kilometers of hiking and biking trails. There are plenty of other outdoor activities, including Evansburg State Park, French Creek State Park, Longwood Gardens, and Ridley Creek State Park.
The King of Prussia Mall, which has more than 450 stores, is one of the largest and most iconic malls in the United States.
The nearby Borough of West Chester has a variety of restaurants, shops, parks, and more for days you feel like wandering around a town.