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Brandywine Valley and Beyond

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Brandywine Valley and Beyond

Under an hour from Philadelphia, “Dutch” Country and the State of Delaware, Chester County is a cultural Mecca. We invite you to spend a long weekend here, extend your business trip or use it as a central location to experience the entire Brandywine Valley and Beyond.

Home to world-class destinations such as Longwood Gardens, the QVC Studio Tour and the Chaddsford Winery, Chester County also boasts amazing restaurants like the Dilworthtown Inn and retail therapy at top-quality shopping malls also await you.

Official Chester County Tourism Website

Check out brandwinevalley.com for official trip planning information for Chester County and the Brandywine Valley.

Wharton Esherick Studio and Museum

The Wharton Esherick Studio and Museum

A master woodworker’s creations, housed in his unique studio

Nestled in the woods near Valley Forge, the Wharton Esherick Museum is truly a hidden treasure. Esherick, called “the Dean of American Craftsmen,” built his studio/home himself in an organic, flowing style–even the roofline is curved–over a span of forty years.

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Ancient Rome & America

02.18.10–07.31.10

From February 19 through August 1, 2010, the National Constitution Center will host the world debut of Ancient Rome & America, a multi-million dollar, artifact-rich exhibition showcasing the cultural, political, and social connections between the lost world of ancient Rome…

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Events in March

  • Body Worlds 2 & The Brain

    10.16.09–04.17.10

    Take an eye-opening journey through the inner workings of the human body in this follow-up to 2005's extremely popular Body… More

  • Disney's The Lion King

    03.22.10–04.23.10

    Experience the phenomenon of Disney's The Lion King Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning… More

  • First Friday in Old City

    09.03.09–06.03.10

    Started in 1991 by a group of galleries as a collaborative open house evening, First Fridays grew quickly into one… More

  • Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris

    02.23.10–04.24.10

    One of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) was at his most… More

Itineraries

  • Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more

    A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia

    Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More

  • A trip back in time to revisit the beginnings of our nation’s history

    Three Days of Historic Fun

    You are about to embark on perhaps the most extensive and fun American history lesson you’ve ever experienced! It will take you back three centuries and span three Pennsylvania counties: Philadelphia, Montgomery (includes Valley Forge), and Chester (includes the Brandywine Valley). More

  • A cost-conscious weekend full of food, historic sites, concerts and cocktails

    A Weekend in Historic Philadelphia…on a Budget

    In Historic Philadelphia, you’ll find plenty of places where prices haven’t changed much since our Founding Fathers were milling about town. More

  • Ice skating, chocolate, shopping and more in the City of Brotherly Love

    Holiday Family Fun in Philly

    Holiday time is family time, but too often, busy schedules and bustling activities have everyone running in different directions. So in 2008, start a new holiday tradition. Head to Philadelphia for a weekend of memory-making, affordable family fun! More

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