The Tiny Town Hiding In Philadelphia’s Shadow You Simply Must Visit

Philadelphia has some wonderful suburban towns, from exciting New Hope to the mouthwatering restaurant town of Collingswood. One little town may have flown under your radar, though. Haddonfield, New Jersey is located just past Collingswood along the PATCO Speedline, and you'll want to plan a visit to this charming, historic town as soon as possible.

Historic Haddonfield is known for many things, including being the site of the first dinosaur ever found in North America.

The town is full of charm and adorable shops, like the English Gardner Gift Shop.

The gift shop, along with the British Chip Shop across the street, make Kings Highway seem like a little slice of England right in New Jersey.

Every season brings new decorations and events to downtown Haddonfield.

The Kings Highway district is full of great shops, from fashion boutiques to pet stores, an old-fashioned toy store, and an enormous candy shop.

In the warmer months, Haddonfield is a popular shopping and dining destination.

The Little Tuna is one of the best seafood spots you'll find in the suburbs, and the soon to be open Passariello's is going to be a great place for a casual bite. A little farther down Haddon Avenue, you'll find a handful of delicious Italian BYOBs, like Tre Famiglia.

You'll have fun people watching from all of the sidewalk restaurants.

Most of the restaurants offer outdoor dining, and many of them are even dog-friendly.

The town really goes all out when it comes to their events!

The carriage rides in the fall and winter are a favorite of many visitors. It's a great way to see the town.

All summer long, food truck festivals occur downtown.

Typically, Thursday nights are your best bet to sample dozens of treats from local food trucks.

Haddonfield is a tiny town, but it is growing, and new businesses open up frequently.

It's easily accessible from Center City - just take the PATCO to the Haddonfield Station, which is within walking distance to all of the cool things that Haddonfield has to offer.

What's your favorite town along the PATCO line? Share your thoughts in the comments below. I'm torn between Haddonfield, Haddon Township (Westmont) and Collingswood!