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Brandywine Valley

Routes: 100, 52 and 162, Chester and Delaware Counties

Wind your way along the banks of the Brandywine River through horse country and rich farmland. The rolling hills and verdant pastures form a lovely and dramatic backdrop for your drive.

Stop and see Longwood Gardens, a stunning horticultural display set on the more than 1,000 aces of the former du Pont estate. Stroll the gardens, meadows, and woodlands or explore four acres of beauty that green-thumbers, kids, and even non-gardeners can appreciate.

You'll also be captivated by Brandywine River Museum, housed in a 19th century gristmill. Its unparalleled collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and its outstanding collection of American illustration, still-life, and landscape paintings make it a mecca for art lovers from all over the world.

 

Brandywine Length: 25 miles
Time to Allow: 2 days


 

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    Last year, at the age of 52, my wife and I, and friends started kayaking the streams, rivers and lakes of Western PA. We came across this old dam on Henry Run while kayaking the Clarion River this past Memorial Day weekend. There are numerous remote, scenic areas that can only be explored from the water, not to mention the relaxation experienced floating down a lazy stream. PA has stunning beauty if we just stop and look around.

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    The weekend prior we did Jim Thorpe, PA, the coolest little town in the state. For Memorial Day we went to where it all began: Philly! The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, our beloved Phillies and, of course, a "Whiz Wit" at Pat's. The next day was the amazing Art Museum, and, oh yeah, shocking my girlfriend at LOVE Park!

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    When we head East for vacation, we always take this old road. The scenery is beautiful, and we like seeing the old highway markers. It's a lot less stressful than the big highways.

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