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
Discover Brandywine Valley (10 nearby museums and gardens)
Grand Opera House, Wilmington
Greater Philadelphia Gardens (The Greater Philadelphia Gardens web site 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
Chrysanthemum Festival
through November 22
Experience our spectacular show of exhibition chrysanthemums. Unique forms, including butterflies, spirals and our largest thousand bloom chrysanthemum ever adorn the Conservatory.
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Timed Tickets for Christmas Display and Ice Skating Shows on sale now
Let your imagination embark on a magical journey through a Christmas wonderland at Longwood. Watch renowned ice skaters perform in a fairy-tale setting.
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1906 Sunday Brunch
Sundays through November 22
The Terrace Restaurant's Fine Dining Room, 1906, will offer a new brunch menu from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm every Sunday this fall. Enjoy this four-course, prixe fixe menu for $24 per person.
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The Gardens Shop
Online or in the Visitor Center
Inspired by Longwood’s seasonal displays, the Shop is the perfect place to find stunning décor, whimsical gifts, and your favorite plants.
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The Buds and the Bees
Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)
Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.
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