Overview
Tinicum Township is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
1 sights · 3 places to eat · 8 places to stay
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Best things about Tinicum Township
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Located on the border of Tinicum Township and Philadelphia, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is the first urban National Wildlife Refuge in the United States and preserves the Tinicum Marsh along the Da…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Philadelphia)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 2 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ILG Wilmington Airport, Wilmington — 22 mi away. Directions
Interstate 95 passes through Tinicum Township and leads north to Philadelphia and south to Chester and Wilmington. Exit 9 of Interstate 95 with Pennsylvania Route 420 provides access to the township. Pennsylvania Route 291 runs east-west through Tinicum Township along Industrial Highway and Governor Printz Boulevard, leading north to Philadelphia and south to Chester. Pennsylvania Route 420 heads north-south through the township on Wanamaker Avenue and leads north to Prospect Park and Springfield.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $64–$120 a night (typical $69), from 7 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$110, mid-range ~$140, comfortable ~$290.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
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Understand
Tinicum Township is located in the southeastern part of Delaware County southwest of the city of Philadelphia. The township is made up of the communities of Essington and Lester. The Philadelphia International Airport is located in the eastern part of the township on the border with Philadelphia. Tinicum Township is home to hotels and off-site airport parking facilities.
Get in
By car
Interstate 95 passes through Tinicum Township and leads north to Philadelphia and south to Chester and Wilmington. Exit 9 of Interstate 95 with Pennsylvania Route 420 provides access to the township. Pennsylvania Route 291 runs east-west through Tinicum Township along Industrial Highway and Governor Printz Boulevard, leading north to Philadelphia and south to Chester. Pennsylvania Route 420 heads north-south through the township on Wanamaker Avenue and leads north to Prospect Park and Springfield.
By plane
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is located on the eastern border of Tincum Township and offers a large selection of flights.
By bus
Place SEPTA Route 37
SEPTA provides bus service to Tinicum Township along Route 37, which operates through the township along Industrial Highway and Governor Printz Boulevard and heads north to the Philadelphia International Airport and Broad Street and Snyder Avenue in South Philadelphia and south to the Chester Transportation Center in Chester. The Route 37 bus offers connections to the Broad Street Line subway at Snyder Avenue, SEPTA Regional Rail's Airport Line at the airport, and SEPTA Regional Rail's Wilmington/Newark Line at the Chester Transportation Center, all three of which provide service to Center City Philadelphia.
Get around
The best way to get around Tinicum Township is by car, with SEPTA's Route 37 bus providing service along Industrial Highway and Governor Printz Boulevard.
See
See John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Located on the border of Tinicum Township and Philadelphia, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is the first urban National Wildlife Refuge in the United States and preserves the Tinicum Marsh along the Darby Creek, which is the largest freshwater tidal marsh remaining in Pennsylvania. The refuge is a stop for birds along the Atlantic Flyway and is home for a variety of wildlife including deer, fox, raccoons, butterflies, fish, ducks, geese, osprey, and eagles. The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum features a 10-mile network of trails that allow for viewing of wildlife. You can also fish in the Darby Creek of travel through the marsh in a canoe. Also located at the refuge is the Cusano Environmental Education Center.
Eat
Eat Big Joe's Sandwich Shop
Sandwich shop that serves Philly cheesesteaks.
Eat Pho Philly
Vietnamese restaurant.
Eat Romano's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant that claims to be the birthplace of the stromboli. Among the menu items are Philly-style sandwiches.
Sleep
Stay Motel 6 Philadelphia Airport - Essington
Motel located 4 miles from Philadelphia International Airport. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, free morning coffee, free local calls, free expanded cable, and coin laundry. Kids and pets stay free.
Stay Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Hotel located 1 mile from Philadelphia International Airport containing both standard rooms and suites. Room features include marble bathrooms, work desks, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests may enjoy breakfast in bed with room service. The hotel features two restaurants, The Sanctuary and Dorsey's, along with meeting space. Other amenities include pool, fitness center, and airport shuttle.
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