Overview
Villanova is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
5 sights
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Best things about Villanova
Villanova University
A private, Catholic, coeducational, research higher education institute founded by the Augustinians in 1842.
Appleford/Parsons-Banks Arboretum
The arboretum contains streams and ponds, woods, rhododendron stands, a rose garden, copper beeches, stone walls, and a series of formal gardens.
Arboretum Villanova
A former arboretum, now the university grounds. Its collection includes sequoia, sycamore, pine, flowering pear, crabapple, cherry, and horse chestnut trees, along with many other varieties.
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden
Public garden blending history, horticulture, ecological and conservation values.
St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Roman Catholic church on the campus of Villanova University. Completed in 1887, it had long been the center of Augustinian activity in the United States, and still plays an important role within the province.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Wettest: Aug and Sep. (climate data from nearby King of Prussia)
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 — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ILG Wilmington Airport, Wilmington — 28 mi away. Directions
It is served by the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line regional rail train and Norristown High Speed Line.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Villanova University, Appleford/Parsons-Banks Arboretum, Arboretum Villanova
- Afternoon Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
It is served by the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line regional rail train and Norristown High Speed Line.
Go Villanova railway station
Go Villanova SEPTA railway station
See
See Villanova University
A private, Catholic, coeducational, research higher education institute founded by the Augustinians in 1842.
See Appleford/Parsons-Banks Arboretum
The arboretum contains streams and ponds, woods, rhododendron stands, a rose garden, copper beeches, stone walls, and a series of formal gardens.
See Arboretum Villanova
A former arboretum, now the university grounds. Its collection includes sequoia, sycamore, pine, flowering pear, crabapple, cherry, and horse chestnut trees, along with many other varieties.
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