Bryn Mawr is located toward the center of the Main Line, a group of wealthy Philadelphia suburban areas. Throughout the years, it has evolved from a colonial farming society into a cosmopolitan suburb. The town encompasses a vibrant commercial center with small specialty shops. The residents of the area are captains of industry from doctors and lawyers to architects and professors with skills and resources to preserve and expand Bryn Mawr’s quality of life. Bryn Mawr is home to Bryn Mawr College, a women’s liberal arts college, along with Swarthmore College and Haverford College. Bryn Mawr is conveniently located about thirty minutes from the city of Philadelphia easy for residents to travel and enjoy various restaurants, shopping, and event experiences.