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  • American Helicopter Museum

    The history of rotorcraft flight from the ground up

    Child playing at the Helicopter Museum.

    The 20,000-square-foot hangar full of 70 years’ worth of vintage helicopters is a rotorwing historian’s dream; here, vintage and modern aircraft demonstrate the copter’s roles in war and rescue missions, agriculture and police surveillance. You’ll see the only V-22 tilt-rotor Osprey in the world that’s on public display, and have the chance to climb into some of the helicopters to fiddle with the dials, switches and pedals.

  • Balloon Expeditions

    A gentle, birds-eye view of the scenic Delaware Valley

    Ballooning in The Countryside

    Drift along with the wind to see what the birds see, tree tops rustling beneath as you take in a golden sunset.

  • Philadelphia International Airport

    The Gateway to Philadelphia and The Countryside®

    Philadelphia International Airport is located just seven miles from downtown Philadelphia with easy access via taxi, train, limousine and shuttle services.

  • Riverfront Ramble

    September 24: A full day of concerts, food and fun

    The popular Food Festival at Marcus Hook

    A full day of concerts, food and fun more on the Chester riverfront.

  • Rotorfest at the American Helicopter Museum

    A super-fun, all-helicopter air show for the whole family

    A super-fun, all-helicopter air show for the whole family

  • TerraMar Adventures

    Leading outdoor adventures

    Find a group of fellow travelers with this outdoor-adventure company

  • United States Hot Air Balloon Team

    A luxurious trip over beautiful Chester County

    A luxurious trip over beautiful Chester County.

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