The Brandywine Valley Is An Otherworldly Destination On The Delaware Border
The gorgeous Brandywine Valley region straddles the border between New Castle County, Delaware and Chester County, Pennsylvania. When you’re out here exploring, you’ll forget that you’re in Delaware! The scenery and history of this region is out of this world.
The region is home to several gorgeous state parks, each worth exploring. Visit Auburn Valley, Belleveue, Brandywine Creek, and Alapocas Run State Parks to see them all.
It's not unusual to catch a colonial-themed event if you spend time in the cities of the Brandywine Valley. After all, Delaware's history is so important to the founding of this country.
Mt. Cuba Center may be the most underrated of the hidden gems of the Brandywine Valley. It was voted one of the best botanical gardens in the country by USA Today.
Winterthur Museum and Gardens offers 1,000 acres of pristine and manicured grounds at a former DuPont Estate. It may be the most whimsical place in Delaware!
When you spend time in Delaware's Brandywine Valley, you'll fall in love with the scenery, history, and gorgeous gardens of this one-of-a-kind environment.
Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com