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The Brandywine Valley nestles where Pennsylvania and Delaware form a ball-and-socket joint, an ideal vacation destination conveniently located just thirty miles southwest of Philadelphia. Like France’s Loire Valley with its famous castles, the Brandywine Valley is known as “Château Country” thanks to the du Pont family estates that grace its beautiful countryside.
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Located in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic Region, Chateau Country is just over two hours by car from both New York and Washington, less for visitors from Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Rail and air travel also provide quick access to Chateau Country. |
Four of these treasures are open to the public:
Hagley Museum and Library
the site of the original DuPont Company powder mills
Winterthur,
An American Country Estate
the premier showcase of American decorative arts
Longwood Gardens
with more than 1,000 acres of horticultural delights indoors and out
All are eloquent witnesses to the extraordinary immigration story that began in 1799 when Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours, a French statesman, made the momentous decision to move his family to America.
But the Brandywine Valley is more than architectural wonders. It is also a world of riveting landscapes made famous by Andrew Wyeth’s paintings…charming small towns with galleries and antique shops…abundant cultural and performing arts venues in the city of Wilmington…historical sites…and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Packages include accommodations and attraction tickets, so planning a visit to Château Country is as easy as un, deux, trois!
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