What are the top seven attractions in Chester County and the surrounding area?
Longwood Gardens, QVC, American Helicopter Museum, Herr's Snack Factory Tour, Brandywine River Museum, Winterthur and the Delaware Art Museum.

What lodging options are there in the Brandywine Valley? Are there any special rates or programs?
Lodging options: full-service hotels or B&Bs. Make a reservation from our Visitors Center to be eligible for a discounted rate. See our “Special Overnight Packages” section of our web site.

Are there restaurants “authentic” to the area? Where is “fine dining”? What are more popular, affordable and/ or casual restaurants?
Authentic: Kennett Steak and Mushroom in Kennett Square, Baxter’s in West Chester – try their Malvern Burger, Hank’s Place – one of the best breakfasts around and maybe see a Wyeth in person, The Marshalton Inn – 1792 elegance with classic American dishes. Fine Dining: Dilworthtown Inn, Farmhouse Restaurant, Inn at Montchanin Village. Popular, Affordable and Casual: Applebee's in Kennett Square or Exton, Iron Hill Brewery in West Chester, Manny Hattans in Kennett Square. Find more under: "Planning Your Visit: Restaurants".

Are there any towns that have great town centers or Historic Districts in which to walk around?
West Chester, Kennett Square, Phoenixville, Downingtown and Malvern.

What recreational activities are available? Are there any walking or hiking trails? Parks? Canoe rentals? Horseback riding? Hot Air Balloon rides? Camping? Golf? Other rides?
Please see the “Planning Your Visit: Attractions” section of our web site, and feel free to call our Visitors Center at (800) 228-9933 for additional information on any of the listings.

What wineries offer tours and tasting? Are there any breweries in the area?
Brandywine Valley Wine Trail represents the majority of the wineries in this area and their contact information may be found under the “Planning Your Visit: Attractions” section of our web site. Brewery listings may be found under our restaurant section.

Are there any art galleries, antique malls or other specialty shops worth visiting? Where are the malls?
See what shopping opportunities there are under the “Planning Your Visit: Shopping” section of our web site.

Are there any easy-to-read maps that plot area attractions?
See our attractions map at the “Planning Your Visit: Area Map” section of our web site.

Where is the Wyeth Museum? Where can we buy fresh mushrooms or mushroom memorabilia? Is there anything else genuine to this area?
The Wyeth museum is the Brandywine River Museum. The Mushroom Cap in Kennett Square sells fresh mushrooms and memorabilia. Wine and horse memorabilia are genuine to this area.

How do we get to Chester County from the Philadelphia International Airport? How do we get to Philadelphia? Are there any public transportation options?
-Please see our attractions map or call our Visitors Center at (800) 228-9933. Public transportation information may be found at Septa's web site or call (215) 580-7800.