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Township in Pennsylvania, US
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Tinicum Township is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
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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.
Sandwich shop that serves Philly cheesesteaks.
Vietnamese restaurant.
Italian restaurant that claims to be the birthplace of the stromboli. Among the menu items are Philly-style sandwiches.
Smoke-free hotel near the Philadelphia International Airport. Hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, fitness center, meeting space, and free airport shuttle.
Hotel situated near the Philadelphia International Airport. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, free continental breakfast, restaurant, fitness center, laundry facilities, and 24-hour airport shuttle. Pets allowed.
Hotel located 3 miles from Philadelphia International Airport and has a view to Delaware River. Amenities include free 24-hour airport shuttle (pickup from airport is only by phone request), free breakfast, fitness center, and Wi-Fi.
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.
Hotel situated near the Philadelphia International Airport. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, free continental breakfast, restaurant, fitness center, laundry facilities, and airport shuttle. Pets allowed.
Smoke-free budget hotel situated near the Philadelphia International Airport. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, outdoor picnic area, and free coffee.
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.
Hotel located 3 miles from Philadelphia International Airport. Amenities include Wi-Fi, free airport shuttle, outdoor pool, fitness center, laundry facilities, and restaurant. Hotel is pet-friendly.
By plane
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is located on the eastern border of Tincum Township and offers a large selection of flights.
By bus
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.
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