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Pictured: Tyler Arboretum

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The Heart of Brandywine Country

Renowned historic sites, world famous gardens, wine trails, sports centers and some of the best dining and theater in the region make Brandywine Country one of the most popular side trips to Philadelphia.

You can tour elegant mansions like Winterthur and Nemours; go bird watching and hiking at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge; follow in soldier’s footsteps across the Brandywine Battlefield or witness the rigors of 18th century life on a working plantation.

Official Delaware County Tourism Website

Check out brandywinecvb.org for official trip planning information for Delaware County and the Brandywine Valley.

Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum

One of the region’s oldest and largest arboreta

A 650-acre arboretum featuring 20 miles of trails, educational programs and history

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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

  • Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a stop on this three-day tour of the regio

    Andrew Wyeth and the Brandywine Valley

    A tour of the beloved artist’s works and the countryside that inspired him 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

  • The holidays are here, and all around Philadelphia, romance is in the air.

    Philly’s More Romantic During The Holiday Season

    Time for you and your sweetie to slip away from the holiday hubbub and slip into a romantic getaway. More

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