Nine miles from the center of the City of Brotherly Love, Havertown, Pennsylvania, is a West Philadelphia suburb with a history dating back to the 1600s. The neighborhood was once farmland, but has transformed into a hospitable, close-knit community with more than 30 parks and playing fields, offering a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Philly. Havertown, PA, part of Haverford Township, has a long and impressive history. The neighborhood manufactured textiles for the Union army in the Civil War and gunpowder for the War of 1812. A Gothic mansion with Victorian gardens built in 1750, Grange Estate was visited by George Washington and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Today, the Grange is a must-see museum and community center. Just over a mile away sits Nitre Hall, a 19th-century historic building decorated in the Empire and Victorian styles with colonial exhibits on display. When you're feeling hungry in Havertown, head to nearby West Chester Pike, part of Pennsylvania Route 3, which intersects the community. There, you'll find dining options to suit all budgets, including seafood, steak, fast food, and pub grub. Wash your food down with a pint of ale at one of the many Irish bars in the Havertown neighborhood. Alternatively, shop 'til you drop at Haverford's Shopping District for new wares for your home or your closet.