The
Bryn Mawr Family Practice Residency Program is located in Bryn Mawr,
Pennsylvania, along Pennsylvania’s "Main Line"—a suburban corridor of
thriving communities extending northwest from the city of Philadelphia
for approximately 25 miles. The Main Line is a collection of some of the
most beautiful suburbs in the country, with tree-lined streets, stone
colonial homes, parks, affordable housing, the best school systems in
the state, convenient shopping, a variety of restaurants, and an
outstanding quality of life in a top-tier community.
Bryn Mawr is just a quick train ride into the heart of Philadelphia and
is also easily accessible by car. Its proximity to Philadelphia, the
sixth most populous city in the nation, opens up a world of activities
to our residents. The city boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene,
world-class restaurants, an exciting nightlife, an extensive park
system, seven major-league sports teams, the nation's “most historic
square mile,” two beautiful rivers with year-round waterfront
activities, charming neighborhoods, cutting-edge festivals, friendly and
diverse people, and so much more.
In addition, New York City and Baltimore are both near enough for day
trips, and the Pocono Mountains and New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland
beaches all offer weekend getaways.
The Highlights
Science Museums ¦ Art Museums
¦ Other Museums ¦ Historical
Sites ¦ Theater ¦ Film ¦ Music
and Dance ¦ Recreational Parks and Zoos
¦ Sports ¦ Food and Cultural
Markets ¦ Dining and Nightlife
Below are just some of the highlights of what Philadelphia and the Main
Line have to offer for our residents and their families.
Science
Museums
Academy of Natural
Sciences, Philadelphia
Exhibitions and activities centering on the environment and its diverse
natural species
Franklin
Institute, Philadelphia
Hands-on science and technology learning, plus a planetarium, IMAX
theater and 3-D theater
Mütter
Museum, College of Physicians of Philadelphia
"Disturbingly informative" collection of human medical anomalies,
anatomical models, medical instruments and more
Art Museums
Barnes
Foundation, Merion
Impressionist, postimpressionist and early modern paintings, as well as
African sculpture
Brandywine
River Museum, Chadds Ford
Home to an unparalleled collection of works by three generations of
Wyeths
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Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) Museum, Philadelphia
19th- and 20th-century American paintings, sculptures and works on paper
Philadelphia
Museum of Art
One of the largest art museums in the U.S., with more than 225,000
objects spanning the creative achievements of the Western world since
the first century A.D. and Asia since the third millennium B.C.
Rodin Museum,
Philadelphia
The largest collection of Auguste Rodin's works outside Paris
Other
Museums of Interest
African American
Museum of Philadelphia
Exhibitions and programs about the achievements and aspirations of
African Americans, from pre-colonial times to the current day
Please Touch
Museum, Philadelphia
A hands-on play museum for children ages one to seven
Historical
Sites
Gettysburg National
Military Park
Site of the Battle of Gettysburg, turning point of the Civil War
Eastern
State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia
A haunting and massive structure that was once the most famous and
expensive prison in the world
Historic
Houses of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
18th- and early 19th-century historic houses within Philadelphia's
Fairmount Park
Independence
National Historical Park, Philadelphia
America’s most historic square mile, including the Liberty Bell and
Independence Hall
Valley Forge National
Historical Park, King of Prussia
Historic Revolutionary War site
Theater
Forrest
Theatre
Philadelphia's premier Broadway theater
Live Arts
Festival and Philly Fringe
Two concurrent 16-day festivals in September for the performing arts
Merriam
Theater
Broadway touring shows in Philadelphia's Center City
.jpg "Bryn Mawr Film Institute. Photo: Buck Sleuman. Courtesy BMFI.")
Prince
Music Theater
Philadelphia musical theater at its best
Walnut
Street Theatre
America's oldest theatre
Wilma Theater
Philadelphia’s premier venue for original works and innovative
productions
Film
Bryn Mawr Film
Institute
Historic theater showing the best in art house, independent,
international and documentary cinema
Philadelphia
Film Festival and Cinefest
Twelve-day annual film festival
Film
at the International House, Philadelphia
International film
Music and
Dance
Academy of
Music
Home to the Philadelphia Ballet and the Philadelphia Opera Company
Kimmel
Center for the Performing Arts
Home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops and
Philadanco
Live Arts
Festival and Philly Fringe
Two concurrent 16-day festivals in September for the performing arts
Mann Center for the
Performing Arts
Outdoor concerts in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park
Penn’s
Landing on the Delaware River, Philadelphia
Weekend waterfront music festivals throughout the summer
Theater
of Living Arts (TLA), Philadelphia
An eclectic mix of rock, pop and hip-hop
Tin Angel,
Philadelphia
Acoustic and other "unplugged" entertainment in an intimate café-style
setting
Trocadero
Theatre, Philadelphia
The historic Trocadero Theatre, featuring the best in modern music
Twilight
Concerts at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo
Music right in the neighborhood, featuring local and national acts
World Cafe Live,
Philadelphia
Rock, blues and folk
Recreational
Parks and Zoos
Elmwood Park
Zoo, Norristown
A community zoo dedicated to habitat conservation
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia's main park system, encompassing 9,200 acres and 63
neighborhood and regional parks, featuring Fairmount
Water Works, Azalea
Garden and other gardens, Smith
Memorial Playhouse and Playground and more
Philadelphia
Zoo
America’s first zoo and Philadelphia’s leading family attraction
Ridley
Creek State Park, Media
Hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding and more
Schuylkill
River Heritage Area
Recreational and cultural activities along the “Revolutionary River”
Valley Forge National
Historical Park
Hiking, biking, fishing, nature walks and more
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Sports
Citizens
Bank Park
Home of the Philadelphia Phillies
Lincoln
Financial Field
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles
Wachovia
Center
Home to the Philadelphia Flyers, the 76ers and NCAA basketball
Philadelphia
Sport and Social Club
Recreational sports leagues for adults
Food
and Cultural Markets
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Bryn
Mawr Farmer's Market
Every Saturday, from late spring through mid-November
Chinatown,
Philadelphia
Chinese and other Asian restaurants, specialty food markets, gift shops
and more
Italian
Market, South Philadelphia
One of the oldest open-air markets in the country
Reading
Terminal Market, Philadelphia
A mecca for foodies
Dining
and Nightlife on the Main Line
Below are a few of our residents’ favorite venues along the Main Line.
Because Philadelphia restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes are far too
numerous to list, we suggest consulting the Web sites listed under "For
More Information" at the bottom of this page.
Beijing Inn
812 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, Tel. 610-525-7761
Bertucci’s
Brick Oven Restaurant
763 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
Blush Restaurant
and Bar
24 North Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr
Café Fresko
1003 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
Carmine’s
Creole Café and Blues
818 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
Christopher’s
108 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne
Fleming’s
Prime Steakhouse
555 E. Lancaster Ave., Radnor
Fuji
Mountain
14 North Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr
Georges’
Spread Eagle Village, 503 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne
Great
American Pub
4 West Ave., Wayne
Kelly's Taproom
1107 E. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
Khajuraho India
Ardmore Plaza, 12 Greenfield Ave., Ardmore
Lourdas
Greek Taverna
50 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr
Main Line
Grill
1011 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
McCloskey's Tavern
17 Cricket Ave., Ardmore, Tel. 610-642-9280
Mediterranean
Grill
870 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
Mikado Thai
Pepper Restaurant
64 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore
Milkboy Coffee
2 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore
824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
Pond Restaurant
175 King of Prussia Rd., Radnor
Siamese Princess
36 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Tel. 610-896-2755
Silk Cuisine
654 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, Tel. 610-520-2470
Starbucks Coffee
766 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, Tel. 610-526-0650
218 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, Tel. 610- 254-5062
Susanna Foo Gourmet
Kitchen
555 E. Lancaster Ave., Radnor
Tango
39 Morris Ave., Bryn Mawr
Teresa's Cafe
Italiano and Teresa's Next Door
124-126 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne
Yangming
1051 Conestoga Rd., Bryn Mawr
For More
Information
For more about the region, visit these sites:
1.866.CALL.MLH
or 484.580.1000
