Local Outdoor Recreation Resources
At the Buck School Inn bed and breakfast, we want to provide our guests with all the resources we can to help you enjoy your stay. As a premiere West Chester, PA hotel, your experience is our highest priority. We try to go above and beyond other B&B’s by offering high level recommendations for how to enjoy the beautiful area around us. Below, please find a list of local outdoor recreation opportunities, with links for your convenience.
For general boating, hiking, cycling, and mountain biking, as well as sailing, canoeing, and paddleboard, consider:
Marsh Creek Lake | http://www.marshcreeklake.com/
Marsh Creek State Park | https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/MarshCreekStatePark/Pages/default.aspx
French Creek State Park | https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/FrenchCreekStatePark/Pages/Boating.aspx
For boating opportunities (kayaking and canoe rentals) on the scenic Brandywine river, consider:
North Brook Canoe | http://www.northbrookcanoe.com/
For local land preserves with hiking trails, nature trails, and open space, consider:
The Laurels Preserve (my favorite!) | https://www.brandywine.org/conservancy/preserves/laurels-preserve
Stroud Preserve | https://natlands.org/stroud-preserve/
Cheslen Preserve | https://natlands.org/cheslen-preserve/
Springton Manor | https://www.chesco.org/1746/Springton-Manor-Farm