The Main Line proper is a line of communities extending
northwest from the City of Philadelphia. From Philadelphia, the
stations on what is now referred to as the R5 train line are:
Overbrook,[1] Merion, Narberth, Wynnewood, Ardmore, Haverford
and Bryn Mawr, which inspired the mnemonic "Old Maids Never Wed
And Have Babies". The other rail line communities extending past
Bryn Mawr are Rosemont, Villanova, Radnor, St. Davids, Wayne,
Strafford, Devon, Berwyn, Daylesford, and Paoli.
In recent years, the R5 train service has extended to the west
of Paoli.
Other communities, most notably Bala Cynwyd and Gladwyne are
included in what is commonly accepted as the Main Line, as they
both are typical Main Line communities and are adjacent to Main
Line towns. Neither, however, is located on the rail line for
which the area is named and therefore they may be considered
culturally rather than geographically on the Main Line.
A list of communities on the Main Line follows:
Ardmore
Bala Cynwyd
Bryn Mawr
Berwyn
Devon
Gladwyne
Haverford
Paoli
Merion
Narberth
Radnor
Rosemont
St. Davids
Strafford
Villanova
Wayne
Wynnewood
Sports
World Team Tennis thrills us each July as the
Freedoms take over the courts at Cabrini College.
Villanova University's stadium is home to the
Barrage, men's major league lacrosse. And of course
there's Devon; the Devon Horse Show, famous for its
pre-eminence in the equestrian world. For team
sports there’s nothing like a major league sporting
event at the region’s state-of-the-art facility, the
Wachovia Center. In its short history, the Center
has hosted some very memorable events. And, for
those interested in their own athletic abilities,
golf courses are abundant and magnificent. There’s
indoor golf, archery ranges, skating parks, bowling
alleys, and for girls and boys, it's play ball on
your local little league.
Shopping
From the Borough of Malvern, a unique small town
village that dates back to the Victorian era, with
Victorian facades, Victorian street lamps and brick
pavers in both the revitalized business and
residential districts - to malls, unique strip
centers, boutiques, downtown shops…you name it! For
necessity, for reward, for escape, for fun...yes,
for entertainment, too - shopping is something we
understand.
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Schools
The Main Line is replete with a wonderfully diverse
collection of superior elementary and secondary schools and
institutions of higher learning. From
Pre-school to college, students receive an incomparable
education.
Lower Merion
Haverford
Radnor
Tredyffrin/Easttown
Dining
Whether worked into an evening at the theatre, a
shopping excursion, or a venture unto itself, dining
is more than good food - it's entertainment!
Arts & Culture
There truly is something for everyone...from museum and
gallery exhibits to botanical gardens, live theatre, musical
performances, shopping and dining and more.
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