Brandywine Blog

A Weekend in the Mushroom Capital of the World

Fun Fact: Chester County produces over 60% of the nation’s mushroom crop, giving the town of Kennett Square the title of “Mushroom Capital of the World.” Voted one of the 10 Best Festivals in Pennsylvania, the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival is held the weekend after labor day each year…

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Du Pont Chateaus and Gardens

The Brandywine Valley has inspired many to greatness. World-renowned museums and gardens made famous by the legacy of the du Pont family cover the Brandywine Countryside, evoking a European experience, while located just minutes from Philadelphia. The du Pont family’s influence can be traced…

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Summer Family Fun

Bring the family to Brandywine Valley this summer where you can explore magical gardens, climb into treehouses and explore the world of helicopters. There is a surprise (and ice cream!) around every corner. Longwood Gardens is the ideal place for family fun. Longwood Gardens’ Children’s Garden is…

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Canoe and Dine on the Brandywine

For the perfect pairing of adventure and relaxation, book a Twilight Dinner Trip at Northbrook Canoe Company, offered on select dates from May through September. Beginning at 5pm, check in, grab a life jacket and store your BYOB bag with the staff to keep cold while you’re out on the water. Enjoy…

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Harvest Happiness: Orchards, Farms & Markets

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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Tour the Wyeth Studios

Situated along the beautiful Brandywine River is the Brandywine Museum of Art. It is known for its outstanding collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting as well as an unparalleled collection of works by three generations of the Wyeth family of artists. Tickets are on…

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Pop-Up Beer Gardens

Brandywine Valley’s brewers are popping up at a variety of fabulous locations. If you want to sip local brews while enjoying all Chester County has to offer, then this guide is for you! Stunning ChesLen Preserve partners with East Branch Brewing Company for Pints on the Preserve in the Lenfest…

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Brandywine's Bright Blue Skies

Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is the place to be this season as the bright skies will sparkle by day and glow at night. Majestic hot-air balloons, helicopters, airplanes and drones take to the sky plus spectacular fountains & fireworks light up magical warm evenings. Longwood Gardens' Main…

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15 Murals in Chester County

Chester County is a necessary stopping point when discovering Pennsylvania’s art – between the famed Wyeth family and the number of various museums, galleries, and studios in the area, Chester County is a vibrant art hot spot. The creative urges here are strong, and over the past few years artist…

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Spring into the Arts

Spring is a season of beauty and rebirth after a cold winter, so it’s no surprise that is also the season to celebrate the arts. From fine arts by top American artists to an amazing free studio art tour, Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is an art lovers paradise. The Brandywine Museum of Art…

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