Visit The Brandywine Valley

Long considered a cultural mecca, Chester County, in 
Southeastern Pa., is home to Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, 
and The Brandywine River Museum. With plenty of attractions and recreational opportunities, you'll discover why so many people return again and again to experience Brandywine. The 
Brandywine valley includes several beautiful towns in the Philadelphia countryside. We will be building a separate 
guide to the City of Brotherly Love soon. Take a drive 
and explore the beauty of the countryside, history, wineries, historic districts and attractions in the area.

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Where To Stay

Churchside Inn - A Bed and Breakfast Experience

Amanda's Bed and Breakfast Rerservation Services - Amanda's is a Bed and Breakfast Reservation Service for small inns, private homes, cottages and yachts throughout Maryland and PA, VA, WV, DC, DE and NJ.

Longwood Gardens

Chanticleer
786 Church Rd, Wayne, PA 610-687-4163
Early 20th-century estate with 30 acres with formal gardens, orchards, vegetables, herbs, perennials, roses, tropical plants, courtyard. Donation.

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Entrances: 86th & Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia or Rt 420 & I95, Tinicum, PA 610-521-0662
Last fresh water tidal basin on Delaware River. Many species of plants and wildlife. Visitors Center daily 9am-4:30pm; refuge 8am-sunset. Free.

Ridley Creek State Park
Sycamore Mills Rd, Media, PA 610-892-3900
Hiking, bicycle trails, stocked stream, cross-country skiing and picnic areas. Free. Horseback riding. Site of Colonial PA Plantation.

Rose Tree Park
Providence Rd (Rt 252), Media, PA 610-565-7410
122 acres include playground, trails, arboretum. Rose Tree Summer Festival (Jun-Aug), Festival of Lights (Dec). Free.

Scott Arboretum
College Ave off Rt 320, Swarthmore, PA 610-328-8025
110+ acres of 5,000 different ornamental plants and walking trails on the Swarthmore College campus. Daily dawn to dusk. Free.

Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd, Media, PA 610-566-5431
Collections of native, ornamental, rare trees. Restored historic buildings and 20 miles of hiking trails. Daily 8am-dusk.

The Gallery At Cedar Hollow - A wonderful collection of contemporary crafts, folk and fine art.. Also, 

The Craft and Art Show Calendar For The Art Goer, informing the public and the exhibitor about when, where and about the Craft and Art shows throughout Pa. and surrounding states.

Brandywine River Museum

Performing Artsm Music and Artists

Lehigh Valley Blues Network

Delaware County Symphony
Meagher Theatre, Neumann College Life Center, Aston, PA 610-356-7355

Jake and the Blues Hounds - Jake & the Blues Hounds are based in the Berks County area, but play throughout south eastern Pa. Our shows feature classic and modern blues songs and some original tunes. We cover everything from Muddy Waters to S.R. Vaughan.

Hedgerow Theatre
64 Rose Valley Rd, Rose Valley, PA 610-565-4211

Landsdowne Symphony Orchestra
PO Box 184, Landsdowne, PA 19050 610-356-5673

Lily Langtry's Victorian Theatre & Restaurant
1160 First Ave, King of Prussia, PA 610-337-5459

Philadelphia 76ers Basketball Club, Inc.
215-336-2000.

The Media Theatre for the Performing Arts
104 E State St, Media, PA 19063 800-568-7771

Philadelphia Revels
PO Box 8223, Radnor, PA 19087 610-688-5303

The Players Club of Swarthmore
Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA 610-328-4271

D.H. Productions Disc Jockey Entertainment

Chaddsford Winery

French Creek Ridge Vineyards. 200 Grove Rd., Elverson, PA 19520 
(Off Rt. 23, 1.5 mile e. of Rt. 345); (610) 286-7754

Stargazers Vineyard - 1024 Wheatland Dr., Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 486-0422

Twin Brook Winery - 5697 Strasburg Rd., Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-4915

Main Line Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Chester County, Pennsylvania's Parks & Recreation Department

Brandywine Valley Association (610) 793-1090
1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road
West Chester, PA 19382
Age appropriate programs from kindergarten through middle school age

Garden Culture of Longwood - Garden Culture of Longwood located just 1/2 south of Longwood Gardens on Route 1 offers a delightful array of garden art including sclpture, indoor and outdoor fountains, gates, arbors, benches, weathervanes and more. Open 7 days a week

Groff's Country Store - in business for 38 years selling classic tailored clothing, also candles, soaps, pottery, jewelry, and some antiques.