Media Is One Of Philly's 'Most Exciting' Suburbs, Website Says

MEDIA, PA — The Philadelphia suburbs have much to offer, good schools, eclectic restaurants, open spaces, performance venues, and much more. But a new list from the website Thrillist lists the eight "most exciting" Philadelphia suburbs and Media made the cut.

Thrillist writer Allie Volpe drafted the list of "The Eight Most Exciting Suburbs Outside Philadelphia."

"From quaint main streets to picturesque orchards, these Philly-adjacent suburbs check all the boxes whether you’re a thrift shopper or love to harvest your own produce," she wrote.

Among the eight was Media.

With plenty of green spaces nearby, it's plentiful dining options, and more, it makes sense Volpe selected Media among the eight.

Here's what she has to say about Ardmore:

Media really knows how to show off when it comes to nature. Spend your time among the flora and fauna at Tyler Arboretum and the nearby Ridley Creek State Park, which is home to 13 miles of hiking trails. Perfect year round, but especially lovely in the fall for apple and pumpkin season, Linvilla Orchards offers pick-your-own produce, hayrides, a beer garden, and market for some laid back farm times. For downtown happenings, catch a show at Media Theater when they reopen, don’t miss the crab and pork soup dumplings at Tom’s Dim Sum, the modern Asian and sushi at Azie, and the locally-sourced small plates at Rye BYOB. Don’t leave without picking up a Delco shirt at Local Home & Gifts.

Volpe also picked Ambler, Ardmore, Collingswood, Haddonfield, Kennett Square, New Hope/Lambertville, and Phoenixville as the most exciting suburbs.

See the full list and details for each suburb here.