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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 
Hotels in West Chester
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 
Downtown West Chester
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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Visit our New Trial Garden!

When you visit our Idea Garden you will discover something new: our first-ever Trial Garden on view for our guests. This square space houses more than 250 cultivars within 10 genera: Clematis, Dahlia, Paeonia, Capsicum, Agastache, Salvia, Pentas, Lantana, Colocasia, and Canna.

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2013 Summer Performance Series

All summer long, the arts come alive.

Our Summer Performance Series includes more than 40 free and ticketed concerts in the most beautiful outdoor settings.

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Fireworks & Fountains

July 3, July 20, August 17, August 31 & September 14

Get ready for an evening of oohs and ahhs, as Longwood presents spectacular Fireworks & Fountains shows guaranteed to make your summer memorable.

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Beyond the Garden Gates Days & Nights

Enjoy family-fun activities, an outdoor concert, and behind-the-scenes experiences.

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