Boasting celebrations centered on food tradition and reputation of excellence in able to accommodate events of virtually
(strawberry, peach and apple festivals), service, technology and education. For any size, scale or budget.
historic churches that have been elegant- overnight accommodations, several
ly transformed into restaurants (Marsha hotels are located within a few miles of Once the site of the Phoenix Iron and
Brown Restaurant), Bucks County stays Penn State Great Valley, and numerous Steel Company, the Phoenixville Foundry
true to its Colonial connection with a vast attractions can be found nearby, as well. offers a unique blend of Richardson-
array of taverns, pubs and hearty Romanesque-style industrial charm and
American cooking. The IACC (International Association of interior modern amenities that will add
Conference Centers)-certified Desmond sophistication to occasions of all types.
In addition, culture and creativity abound Hotel and Conference Center offers an
here, as well. The county is home to the array of services and features that The Foundry includes sweeping open
State Theater of Pennsylvania, Bucks include: high-speed Internet access; spaces, intimate private entrances, a pri-
County Playhouse, which is a national state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment; vate hospitality suite, and a full special
landmark for Broadway Plays. It is rich in a complete business center available 24 event kitchen. Its 8,100 square foot
theatrical history with an impressive list of hours a day; professional meeting staff; Cupola Ballroom and Mezzanine features
“who’s who” performers and entertainers and eleven dedicated conference rooms a grand foyer and a dramatic stairway
that have graced the stage.
that can accommodate groups from five leading up to a balcony overlooking the
to 125. The Desmond’s flexible package main dining space.
The Bristol Riverside Theater, housed in a
options provide value and help to simplify
renovated movie house, is a professional
the planning process, as well. The West Wing Ballroom is a more inti-
regional theater offering the excitement of
mate space with a separate private
a grand stage with the intimacy of 300-
Listed in the National Register and newly entrance and restrooms. At the Heritage
seat theater. Sellersville Theater, original
renovated, Phoenixville Foundry is the Center of the Phoenixville Foundry,
designed as a hotel and stable in the
newest and largest scale event space in guests can wine and dine amid historic
early 1900s, is now home to nationally
Chester County. With 18,000 square feet artifacts that depict the extraordinary
renowned comedians, off-Broadway hits
of flexible event space, the property is industrial legacy of the Schuylkill River
and live music.
www.visitbuckscounty.com
CHESTER COUNTY
WHAT’S NEW
The newest addition to Chester County’s
hotel community is the Fairfield Inn and
Suites by Marriott located in historic
Kennett Square. The new Fairfield Inn
and Suites Kennett Square opened in
2009 and is home to 66 guestrooms,
including 43 suites, as well as two meet-
ing rooms, an indoor swimming pool and
free high-speed Internet access.
WHERE TO MEET
The Conference Center at Penn State
Great Valley is a state-of-the-art confer-
ence facility in the heart of Chester
County - perfect for conferences and
events. It is home to a 300-seat auditori-
um, ideal for keynote speakers and gen-
eral sessions; exhibit space for displaying
posters and academic papers; plus
classrooms for breakout sessions and
smaller lectures.
Their conference planning services staff is
available to assist with all aspects of
meetings and conferences, building on a
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