Get your friends together for an enchanting getaway to experience Taylor Swift: Shake it Off, at world-renowned Longwood Gardens. The new show features music by our favorite Pennsylvania native!
Stroll charming downtowns lined with shops and photo-ops, and dine and unwind at local restaurants and countryside wineries. A charming getaway awaits, set to your favorite soundtrack.
Friday July 31
Check in to conveniently located accommodations as a central hub for the weekend fun: choose from main-street properties in the center of it all to quaint bed & breakfasts and national brands. Many offer untimed tickets to Longwood Gardens with your stay.
Head over to Longwood for an early evening stroll before the 9:15PM show. Bask in outdoor gardens so ethereal, you’ll feel like you’re in a Taylor Swift music video. Daytime fountain performances dance to give you a splash of tonight’s excitement. Make your way to the grand conservatory to surround yourself in botanical bliss; from Orchids to Orange trees, each winding pathway bursts with beautiful blooms.
Unwind in Longwood's Beer Garden with a nice glass of wine, or a refreshing Victory seasonal ale made with ingredients from Longwood Gardens. Enjoy live music under string lights as you savor every sip and grab a bite to eat before the show.
As the sun sets, lay out your blanket on the Main Fountain Garden lawn to get settled for the main event: Taylor Swift: Shake it Off. Dance along as the 1,719-jet fountain splashes as high as 175-feet to the beat of your favorite Swiftie hits, from “Love Story” to “Red.” Technicolor lights fill the sky and tell the stories of each tune.
Still beaming with excitement, and your favorite songs on loop your head, make your way back to your home base to rest up for more weekend fun.
Saturday August 1
Start your day with a local coffee then stroll, shop and dine through one of the towns and villages throughout Chester County. Each downtown is lined with unique charms, from vintage and modern boutiques to quirky Mushroom gift shops (Kennett Square is the Mushroom Capital of the World!) and eclectic art galleries. You’re sure to find something uniquely beautiful to bring home. Plus delectable dining, refreshing beverages and fabulous ice cream. Check out the Chester County Ice Cream Trail.
This afternoon visit a winery or brewery or better yet, both! Wayvine Winery & Vineyard and Victory Brewing Company are two of the many to choose from. Sip and savor the vastness of the countryside, with perfect pairings for every palate. For a complete list of wineries, breweries and distilleries visit CountyCheers.com.
Sunday August 2
To experience a step back in time, visit St. Peter’s Village, a quaint little town nestled along French Creek with breathtaking trails, waterfalls, and boulders that create a path along the water. Grab breakfast or lunch at St. Peter’s Bakery – named one of the best bakeries in the United States – before taking in the lush nature around you. Don't forget to take home a loaf of bread and some homemade desserts.
Make July memorable! Book your countryside getaway today and receive untimed tickets to Longwood Gardens with your stay at participating accommodations.
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