Welcome to the schuylkill River Valley
Our relationship Started in the classroom, but it was fostered in the saddle exploring the regions many bike trails. The schuylkill river trail is One of our favorites and serves as the backdrop to our wedding weekend. August is the height of the summer along the river with aged steel of Pennsylvania hides amongst the deep rich greens of the trees.
We Encourage you to explore the trail and area to discover what we love.
Along the trail
Valley Forge
18 miles North
This 3,500 acres of monuments, meadows, and woodland preserves the encampment site of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778.
COnshohocken Brewing
6 miles North
A personal Favorite for a mid ride extended stop! despite stopping by all the time we have never actually seen the front since their back porch is situated right on the Bike Trail. we suggest grabbing a glass of their Philly vice.
Schuylkill Center
3 miles north
This Urban Environmental Education center Directly accessible from the bike trail hosts over 300 acres of walking trails and art installations.
Manayunk
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Ironworks At Pencoyd LaNDING
Cross the river from Manayunk along recently renovated Pencoyd Foot Bridge to find Iron Works at Pencoyd Landing.
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Manayunk Brewing Company
The destination of our first bike ride on the S.R.T. together.
Little did we Know that 6 years later it would host our wedding. Originally a textile mill, the ground floor of Manayunk Brewing offers wonderful American stye food, an outdoor deck over looking the water and a great sushi bar.
the wedding will be held at the river club, their even space on the second floor. -
Bike Rentals
We usually bring our own bikes for our rides but if you’re interested in exploreing the trail on wheels, Pedego Rents eBikes in the manayunk area
BoatHouse Row
5 miles South
This row of houses is the Home of the Schuylkill navy founded in 1858 as a collection of Amateur Rowers. this section of the river overflows with excitement and athletes during the spring. Even without a regatta the shore area is a beautiful spot with wide parks and tunnels through the rock for the trail.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
6 Miles South
A world Class art museum that marks the endpoint for most of our rides. the collections are exquisite ( the knights armor collection surprisingly large) and are well worth the trip.
or you can skip all that and just get your rocky picture on the steps…
Philadelphia
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The Barnes Foundation
One of the most Unique collections of art in the world. located next to Philadelphia Museum of Art and across from the Franklin institute
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Independence Hall
Home of the Liberty Bell and the Ben franklin museum, The park around independence is Quite lovely and well worth a visit to relax. ( or befuddle would be treasure hunters) Penns Landing a few blocks away on the water offers some unique food options
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Reading Terminal Market
Like most of the things philly this public market gets to claim itself the oldest public market in america.
Its hard to go wrong with Over 70 vendors to pick from for food. (if you need help we suggest dinics.)