COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Villanova is part of a thriving and robust community that features several options for dining, entertainment, culture and a vast network of parks and recreational activities.
Local Initiatives


Villanova invites you to participate in two new initiatives in the local community:
- Shop Small Business: Many of the items you might typically buy online or at big box stores are available at your local shops as well. Buy local and support small business owners!
- Take Out Tuesday: Most restaurants have found a way to continue serving during this difficult time, and many have expanded curbside pickup or delivery options. Now is the perfect time to order from your favorite restaurant, or to try somewhere new!
Visit restaurants and shops in Ardmore, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Radnor and Wayne throughout the semester to support the local economies, communities and neighborhoods.
Don’t Forget: When in the local community, it is important to abide by the CARITAS Commitment and state guidelines by wearing a mask and social distancing.
LOCAL TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES

Numerous businesses are within walking and driving distance to Villanova's campus. Places like Lancaster Avenue, Suburban Square in Ardmore and the Villanova Center adjacent to campus offer countless options for sipping coffee with friends, grabbing ice cream, shopping and more. King of Prussia and the City of Philadelphia are short driving distances away from Villanova’s campus and offer day trip opportunities such as visiting museums or catching a professional sports game. Start finding your favorite spots!
Ardmore and Suburban Square
Suburban Square, located in Ardmore, is a pedestrian-friendly, densely packed retail area. Suburban Square is home to many different businesses including a Farmer’s Market, Trader Joe’s, a 70,000 square foot LifeTime Athletic and countless retail stores and restaurants. There is plenty of outdoor seating which allows for family-fun events including Ardmore Restaurant Week, Oktoberfest and a chili cook-off.
Ardmore’s signature Clover Market is held three weekends in the spring and two weekends in the fall featuring vintage goods and artisan wares.
Ardmore can be accessed via the Ardmorestop on SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.
Bryn Mawr
The town of Bryn Mawr runs along Route 30 in the heart of the Main Line where you'll find many family-owned businesses, boutiques, restaurants and more.
Bryn Mawr can be accessed via the Bryn Mawr stop on SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.
Wayne
Wayne is one of the many wonderful shopping and dining towns along the Main Line. Located in Radnor Township, guests can stroll around town and enjoy a wide selection of fashion boutiques, restaurants, spas and other merchants. With more than a dozen restaurants and bars located along Restaurant Row, there is something for all palates.
Wayne can be accessed via the Wayne stop on SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.
King of Prussia Mall
The King of Prussia Mall is the second-largest shopping mall in the United States and located just six miles from Villanova. Featuring a diverse mix of over 450 stores, the King of Prussia Mall has something for everyone. Additionally, a variety of dining options are available at three food courts and multiple sit-down restaurants in and around the mall.
The King of Prussia Mall is located at the junction of Routes 202, 76, 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike and can also be reached via public transportation.
King of Prussia Town Center
King of Prussia Town Center is a retail center located at The Village at Valley Forge, a large-scale development project comprised of Wegmans, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and five new residential developments.
Major retailers including Nordstrom Rack, Ulta, REI and LA Fitness surround a vibrant Main Street lined with a mix of dining, retail and service providers. You can find open green space with various outdoor events throughout the year at the Town Center.
Valley Forge Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War which took place from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778. Today, the National Park Service preserves the site which sits on 3,500 acres of land and contains historical buildings, recreated encampment structures, memorials, museums and recreational facilities. The Park has over a million visitors each year and provides 26 miles of hiking and biking trails that are connected to a robust regional trails system. Wildlife watching, fishing and boating on the nearby Schuylkill River also are popular.
Valley Forge Park cannot be accessed by public transportation.
Philadelphia
The birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia is full of museums, vibrant parks, national historic sites and famous food. Take time to check out a Phillies baseball game, visit the Liberty Bell in Old City and try Philadelphia’s most famous cheesesteaks!
Philadelphia can be accessed through various public transportation outlets via SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line, the Norristown High Speed Line and various buses. The Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line provides the most direct access to Center City Philadelphia.
Manayunk
Located 10 miles from Villanova, Manayunk is nestled along the banks of the Schuylkill River, the Manayunk Canal and Tow Path. The commercial district is lined with renovated Victorian storefronts and mill buildings giving visitors an urban experience with small-town charm. Manayunk is home to countless restaurants and shops and known for its fun outdoor events such as the Street Food Festival, Dog Days of Summer, Manayunk Arts Festival and more.
RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL ACCEPTING WILDCARD

Villanova Wildcard
Villanova’s Wildcard is a one-stop-shop for convenient, efficient, mobile and secure access to all card-related services—personal identification, facilities access, debit transactions, meal plan administration, banking relationship management and mobile transaction processing.
Nova Bucks are funds that are deposited onto your Wildcard at any time via cash, check, debit and credit cards and allows students to enjoy the convenience of purchasing power at Villanova and in the surrounding community without carrying cash or cards.
Wildcard is accepted on-campus and at many select off-campus locations, indicated below:
7-Eleven
969 Glenbrook Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4350
http://www.7-eleven.com/
Acme Market
601 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
http://www.acmemarkets.com/
Carlino's
2616 East County Line Road
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 649-4046
www.carlinosmarket.com
Giant
550 East Lancaster Avenue
St. Davids, PA 19087
(610) 989-0781
www.giantfoodstores.com
Armani Salon
1219 Lancaster Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010
http://www.aidaarmani.com/
Aroma Nails & Spa
821 East Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
610-520-1579
Behold Salon and Spa
134 North Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
610-230-0709
www.beholdsalonandspa.com
Salon A
912 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3315
www.salonabrynmawr.com
*CVS Pharmacy - Rosemont
1218 E. Lancaster Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19087
(610) 519-1920
CVS Pharmacy – Ardmore
44 Greenfield Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 658-0740
CVS Pharmacy – Wayne
316 E. Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-8852
Parvin’s Pharmacy
30 N. Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-0443
Rite Aid Pharmacy
705 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3603
*Rosemont Pharmacy
1149 Lancaster Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010
(610) 525-0927
* VU Shuttle service to the starred pharmacies.
Antonella's Italian Kitchen
841 Conestoga Road
Rosemont, PA 19010
(610) 526-1966
http://www.antonellaskitchen.com/
The Bagel Factory
968 County Line Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 520-2221
www.bruegger.com
Campus Corner
829 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 527-3606
http://www.campuscornerpizza.com/
Carlino's
2616 East County Line Road
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 649-4046
www.carlinosmarket.com
Domino's Pizza
1215 Lancaster Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010
(610) 527-3434
www.dominos.com
Dunkin' Donuts - Ardmore
12 Greenfield Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 649-3684
www.dunkindonuts.com
Dunkin' Donuts - Bryn Mawr
596 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 519-1380
www.dunkindonuts.com
Dunkin' Donuts - Wayne
110 East Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 580-6264
www.dunkindonuts.com
Little Basil
906 Conestoga Road
Rosemont, PA 19010
(610) 525-4210
www.littlebasilrosemont.com
Jimmy John's
226 North Radnor Chester Road
Radnor, PA 19087
(610) 995-0900
www.jimmyjohns.com
Juice Pod
1005 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(484) 222- 6469
www.thejuicepod.com
Playa Bowls
150 Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 580-2157
www.playabowls.com
Rosie's Coffee
350 Spring Mill Road
Villanova, PA 19085
Snap Kitchen
775 East Lancaster Avenue- Suite 120
Villanova, PA 19085
(215) 845-0026
www.snapkitchen.com
Starbucks- Wayne
218 East Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 254-5062
www.starbucks.com
Vic's Sushi to Go
1084 Lancaster Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010
(610) 525-8427
www.rosemontvicsushi.com
Wingers
819 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 519-0300
www.wingersvillanova.com
Bryn Mawr Delaware Valley Tennis Academy
4 North Warner Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-4969
https://www.dvta.com
Azie on Main
789 East Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
http://www.azieonmain.com/
Ekta Indian Cuisine
1003 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 581-7070
http://www.ektaindianrestaurant.com
First Watch Restaurants
775 East Lancaster Avenue- Suite 120
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 527-3447
www.firstwatch.com
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
311 East Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 971-9300
www.fiveguys.com
Casablanca Restaurant
1047 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(484) 380-3911
www.casablancamainline.com
Harvest Seasonal Grill
555 East Lancaster Avenue
Radnor, PA 19087
(484) 584-4975
www.harvestseasonalgrill.com
Hip City Veg
232 North Radnor Chester Road
Radnor, PA 19087
(610) 601-8484
www.hipcityveg.com
Honeygrow
230 North Radnor Chester Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-8393
www.honeygrow.com
Jules Thin Crust Pizza
114 East Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 580-8003
www.julesthincrust.com
Lovebird
1086 East Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(484) 222-6554
www.lovebirdpa.com
Margaret Kuo's Wayne
175 East Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7200
www.margaretkuo.com
Minella's Diner
320 Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 687-1575
http://www.minellasdiner.com/
Nova Grill
815 East Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 525- 4745
www.novagrill.com
Oath Pizza
59 St. James Place
Ardmore, PA 19003
(484) 417-6054
www.oathpizza.com
Pietro's Pizzeria
236 North Radnor Chester Road
Radnor, PA 19087
(484) 367-7072
www.pietrosradnor.com
Pizzarella Grille
958 County Line Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2200
www.pizarellagrilleofbrynmawr.com
Pizzi's Pizza
1025 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4811
www.pizzispizza.com
Samurai Japanese Restaurant
1201 West Lancaster Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010
(610) 525-8000
Smashburger
550 East Lancaster Avenue
Radnor, PA 19087
(610) 200-5225
www.smashburger.com
Snap Custom Pizza- Rosemont
1125 East Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 581-7010
www.snapcustompizza.com
Sushi Land
861 Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-5427
http://www.sushiland.us/ver2/index.php
Turning Point
925 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(484) 222-6176
https://turningpoint.biz
Zesto Pizza and Grill
908 Conestoga Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-527-8500
www.zestopizzaandgrill.com
Hope's Cookies
1125 W. Lancaster Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010
(610) 527-4488
http://www.hopescookies.com/
Insomnia Cookies
1084 East Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(877) 632-6654
www.insomniacookies.com