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
Fireworks & Fountains
Don't miss our next show, July 19!
Celebrate a summer of "oohs" and "aahs" as spectacular fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to stirring music.
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Fountain Schedule
Everyday throughout the summer
Enjoy a cool respite from the summer heat as thousands of fountain jets shower their refreshing magic on the Gardens.
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Nature's Castles
Now Open!
The sky’s the limit for this spectacular display of treehouses created by the country’s best designers! Let your inner child come out to play in three fantastic creations.
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Longwood's Garden Pass
Your ticket to beauty, excitement and fun—all year long!
The Garden Pass is a wonderful way to enjoy Longwood and many of its 800 performances, events and horticultural programs—plus the Terrace Restaurant and Gardens Shop—throughout the year.
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The Gardens Shop
Shop online or in the Visitor Center
Longwood's Gardens Shop is newly re-designed! Featuring an expanded children's section, the Shop is full of new and unique merchandise. Garden Passholders receive a 10% discount throughout the year!
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