Paoli, Pennsylvania
Paoli is a community of 6,362 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Paoli
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Malvern Farmers Market, Valley Forge Music Fair, County Bridge No. 171 and Cressbrook Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Paoli
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Paoli
Paoli is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chester County near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is situated in portions of two townships: Tredyffrin and Willistown. At the 2020 census, it had a total population of 6,002.
From the Wikipedia article Paoli, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Valley Forge Music Fair
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Former entertainment venue located in Devon, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks14
County Bridge No. 171
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Cressbrook Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
David Harvard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Garrett Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house and gristmill in Pennsylvania, United States
Lafayette's Quarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Maj. Gen. Lord Stirling Quarters
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Sugartown
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Human settlement in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Waynesborough
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic home of General Anthony Wayne (1745-1796), in Paoli, Pennsylvania
Wetherby-Hampton-Snyder-Wilson-Erdman Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Wharton Esherick Studio
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Art museum in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Federal Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
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Great Valley Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Radnor Hunt Club
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Main Line Tavern
Restaurant · American, Seafood · 0.4 mi
Last seating is an hour before closing
516 East King Street, Paoli
Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Anthony's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
Last seatings one hour before closing
127 West King Street, Malvern
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su off
Baxter's American Grill
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
14 Paoli Shopping Center, Paoli
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Brick & Brew
Restaurant · Burger · 1.0 mi
400 East King Street, Malvern
Mo 11:30-20:00; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Malvern Pizza & Beer
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
19 East King Street
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Nudy's Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Lunch
31 West Lancaster Avenue, Paoli
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
Poseidon Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian, Sushi · 0.4 mi
128 Paoli Pike, Paoli
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Spatola's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
32 West Lancaster Avenue
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
Trattoria San Nicola
Restaurant · Italian
4 Manor Road, Paoli
Mo-Th 11:30-14:00,17:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:00,17:30-21:30; Sa...
20 more on the map.
History
Paoli grew around an inn kept in 1769 by Joshua Evans, whose father bought 500 acres (200 ha) from William Penn in 1719 near the current site of the Paoli Post Office. Evans named his inn after General Pasquale Paoli, a Corsican, after Paoli had received the 45th and final toast at a Saint Patrick's Day celebration. The inn's location on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, about 20 miles (one day's drive for a horse-drawn wagon) from Philadelphia, contributed to its success.
From the History section of Paoli, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship11
Mount Zion A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare3
Map of Paoli
133 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Phoenixville 1 E (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chester County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wings Field (BBX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Malvern 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Berwyn 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Chesterbrook 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Frazer 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Devon 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- King of Prussia 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Phoenixville 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Mont Clare 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Exton 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- West Chester 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- US 30 EB at Valley Road Paoli, Dough4872, Public domain
- Church of the Good Samaritan Paoli PA - panoramio (1), Joe Zlomek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Good Samaritan Paoli PA - panoramio, Joe Zlomek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Good Samaritan Paoli PA - panoramio (2), Joe Zlomek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US 30 EB between Paoli Pike and Valley Road, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amtrak 925 pushing a Keystone Service train out of Paoli, July 2007, jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Paoli PA 072107 007 (1164544066), jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Paoli PA 072107 002 (1164541994), jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Amtrak 925 pushing a Keystone Service train out of Paoli - July 2007, jpmueller99, CC BY 2.0
- Paoli PA 072107 001 (1163681721), jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Paoli PA 072107 006 (1163673239), jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Eastbound Keystone Service train stopped at Paoli station, July 2007, jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Amtrak 9651 leading a Keystone Service train into Paoli station, July 2007, jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Paoli PA 072107 011 (1164535234), jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Paoli Station Pennsylvania 2018c, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paoli Station Pennsylvania 2018d, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paoli Station Pennsylvania 2018e, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paoli Station Pennsylvania 2018, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paoli Station Pennsylvania 2018a, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paoli Station Pennsylvania 2018b, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paoli SEPTA and Amtrak station waiting room, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paoli SEPTA and Amtrak station from platform February 2020, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 30 in Paoli, vishwin60, Public domain
- CedarHollowRailroadStationPAOLIPA, Ned Goode, Photographer, Public domain
- MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH, TREDYFFRIN TWP, CHESTER COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Log House B, Smallbones, CC0
- St Pete Great Valley, Smallbones, Public domain
- David Havard House Chesco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Lord Sterlings Quarters Valley Forge, Smallbones, Public domain
- Cressbrook Farm, Smallbones, Public domain
- Sugartown Houses, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- LaFayettes Quarters Valley Forge, Smallbones, Public domain
- Garrett Farmhouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Waynesboro, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Great Valley Mill, Smallbones, CC0
- Federal Barn, Smallbones, Public domain
- 2022-09-04 09 52 26 View west along U.S. Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) just west of Plank Avenue in Willistown Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-04 15 54 10 View east along U.S. Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) at Manor Road in Willistown Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-04 15 59 39 View east along U.S. Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) at Valley Road in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-21 14 15 54 View east along U.S. Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) from the overpass for the rail line between West Central Avenue and East King Street in Willistown Township, Chester County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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