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Plan Your Visit

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Brandywine Valley

Longwood Gardens is nestled in the historic Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware, home to a wonderful assortment of world-class museums and gardens. Likewise, the greater Philadelphia/Delaware Valley region is rich in cultural attractions. The nearby Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County has its own unique charm. Below are links to help you about the area and plan a successful visit.

TOURIST BUREAUS (sites include lodging information)

Brandywine (PA) Conference & Visitors Bureau
Brandywine Valley Bed & Breakfasts
Chester County (PA) Conference & Visitors Bureau 
Greater Philadelphia Tourism
Greater Wilmington (DE) Convention & Visitors Bureau 
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau
Pennsylvania's Official Tourism Website
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Valley Forge Convention & Visitors Bureau

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Brandywine Battlefield
Brandywine Valley Wine Trail
Chadds Ford Historical Society
Delaware Chamber Music Festival 
Brandywine Museums and Gardens Alliance (10 nearby museums and gardens)
Grand Opera House, Wilmington
Greater Philadelphia Gardens (The Greater Philadelphia Gardens website is an excellent resource for exploring the rich variety of public gardens, arboreta, and historic houses with gardens in the Philadelphia area. Use the site to plan a weekend getaway, or simply to find an event you’d like to attend.)
Herr's
Historic Kennett Square
Kennett Underground Railroad Center
Mushroom Festival 
QVC Studio Tour
Sight and Sound Theatres
Wilmington Garden Day
Willowdale Steeplechase

Displays & Upcoming Events

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Orchid Extravaganza

now through March 25

Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in artful displays.

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OrKid Days

February 25 and March 3

Spend the day at Longwood enjoying concerts and hands-on activities for the whole family!

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International Orchid Show & Sale

March 23–25

Experience the American Orchid Society-judged show, take a tour, hear a talk, and find the perfect orchid to take home. In collaboration with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society.

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