Brandywine Blog

Holiday Cheer and Special Shopping Deals!

Image by Laurie Carrozzino Holiday Inspiration & Untimed Tickets to A Longwood Christmas Experience A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens like never before. Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience debuts November 22, featuring a new West Conservatory, cascade garden, bonsai courtyard and…

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Cheery Chateaus

Come explore the world of American aristocracy and take a glimpse inside the elegant traditions of the du Pont family. The Brandywine Valley is where the du Pont family, one of the wealthiest American families, built a trail of stately mansions and gardens to rival the great homes of Europe. Cheery…

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Kick off the holiday season in the Brandywine Valley

A bright holiday weekend awaits in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley. Follow our suggestions for a planned itinerary or choose your own path! Friday December 6 Check into cozy accommodations many of which offer special Longwood Gardens untimed tickets-even if there is a sell- out! More about A…

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The Magic of a Holiday Train

The whimsical Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens has been delighting visitors for over 20 years in the fall and holiday seasons and will be on view from September 28, 2024 to January 12, 2025. Located outdoors, close to the Terrace Restaurant, the railway blends horticulture, engineering, and fun…

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Gingerbread Houses

The holiday season in Chester County just keeps getting sweeter. Across the region there’s some sweet construction, we’re talking gingerbread! Discover clever gingerbread houses and their fabulous environs. These sweet structures are bound to light up your holiday. View: Winterthur Museum, Garden…

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Into the Woods

Trees are an intrinsic part of the Brandywine Valley landscape. Even the name Pennsylvania, translated as “Penn’s Woods,” speaks to this heritage. In fact. So many gardens, arboretums and botanical treasures populate the greater Philadelphia region, that is has earned the moniker, “America’s Garden…

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Santa Sightings

The big man in the red suit arrives in Brandywine Valley style - think trains, helicopters, firetrucks and a grand parade! West Chester Christmas Parade A night of fun with lights, floats and performances culminates with the arrival of Santa on December 6, 2024 at the West Chester Christmas…

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Harvest Happiness: Brandywine's Fall Bounty

The Brandywine Valley celebrates a tradition of agriculture and artisan trades as rich as our soil. Family-owned farms throughout the region nurture nature’s gifts, and local chefs transform the yield into fresh culinary creations. Get a taste of our local harvest at farms, restaurants and…

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Autumn's Artistry

Revel in Autumn's artistry throughout Chester County's Brandywine Valley; at every turn, the bounty of our lush, colorful landscape comes to life. The rich legacy of arts and culture in the Brandywine Valley is expressed in a myriad of ways in the vibrant fall season. Brandywine is home to both the…

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Leaf Peeping Delights - Hot Spots for Fall Foilage Photography

Autumn in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is so full of colorful scenery that it’s hard to decide where to go for the best photos. With this list, it’s easier to pick which of the most picturesque spots you want to hit while you’re here! Wherever you end up, don’t forget to tag #brandywinevalley…

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