West Chester, PA Outdoor Activities

Horseback riding, hiking, whitewater rafting, and kayaking fill spring and summer days

First-time climbers learn basic techniques and rope-safety procedures then practice on more than 3,000 sq. ft. of climbing surfaces

Waterfall flows into streams winding through new greens that span 26,000 sq. ft. of hole designs near snack bar with hand-dipped ice cream

Groups taste cheesesteaks, tomato pie & other Philly specialties at six family-owned establishments & guides offer historical facts

18-hole course sprawls over 106 hilly acres and places premium on club selection and course management in spite of relatively short length

Modern, three-deck yacht hosts narrated tours of Philadelphia harbor, departing each Sunday at 1 p.m., from April 7 through September 29

One or two people can enjoy unlimited access to the gym’s climbing wall and a belaying lesson, or quartets can enjoy an hour of climbing

Balls ricochet around 18 black-lit indoor holes decorated with eerie, luminous murals, large monsters, animated props, and music

Colorful tiles stretch across 3,000 sq. ft. work of mosaicked art that includes indoor and outdoor spaces with whimsical accents

Pass bestows discounted access to hundreds of courses throughout mid-Atlantic region, along with pro shop and clubhouse coupons

Groups do battle with markers, a mask, and 250 paintballs on speedball or woodsball fields

For 24 hours, passengers hop on and off a tour bus at 21 historic stops including the zoo and the steps from Rocky

A challenging 7,100-yard course connects bent-grass fairways and greens across an open front nine and a narrower, tree-lined back nine

Honda scooters whisk sightseers over the back roads of Lancaster County for up-close glimpses of the region’s historic covered bridges

Historians and clairvoyant experts guide tours past a variety of haunted sites during paranormal tours and pub crawls

An 18-hole, 6,657 yd. course challenges golfers with tight fairways lined with groves of trees

Players sprint across one of five themed fields targeting enemies with environmentally-friendly, oil-free paint

Golfers hone their skills on a nine-hole, par 3 course and enjoy a sandwich or salad at the grill

Classes and courses prepare divers for underwater exploration with actual diving experiences

Continuously running double-decker buses allow tourists to hop on and off at sites such as the Franklin Institute and Penn’s Landing

Cart zips clubbers across par 65 course as it bobs and weaves across 4,651 yd. of Lancaster County farmland

Instructors take students out on the waters of Havre de Grace harbor for a hands-on introductory sailing lesson

Jumpers paired with experienced instructors leap from 11,000 feet, freefall at 120 mph, and spend 8–12 minutes parachuting back to earth

90-minute tour provides a close look at the farm's massive loafing barn and high-tech carousel used for milking cows

Float along the Delaware for up to four hours, passing tree-lined banks and a riverside eatery that doles out burgers and hot dogs

Nerf blasters let loose foam ammo for competitive play; airsoft replica firearms use plastic pellets for games and target shooting

Certified guides introduce basic climbing skills on the ground before students—with provided helmets and harnesses—amble up outdoor cliffs

8,000 sq. ft. indoor archery range challenges shooters with three types of targets; staff provides rental bows & instruction

Lessons for all ages and summer camps for kids age 6–16 cover horsemanship, training, and grooming, among other things

Seasoned riding instructor Jessie Kierson leads one-hour group lessons that include 45 minutes of riding and 15 minutes of horse care

Outfitter supplies kayaks and standup paddleboards for excursions on the calm, inviting waters

Local guides share fish-finding techniques while groups seek out panfish, crappie, bass, walleye, and muskie