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About Brandywine Delaware
Residents of the Mid-Atlantic region tend to overlook Brandywine Valley. One hour south of Philadelphia, an hour north of Baltimore, and two hours north of Washington, D.C., the Brandywine Valley has scenic countryside vistas, historic attractions, art museums, and plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities all located within a 10-mile circle.
Nature lovers will love the gardens and arboretums, as well as the historic homes, which are must-sees for those interested in the decorative arts.
You can take a drive and enjoy the rolling green hills and historic byways of northern Delaware, as well as antiquing and touring the majestic estates and gardens that are part of the du Pont family history.
Brandywine Zoo
The small zoo in the beautiful park is called Brandywine Zoo. The Brandywine Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and is one of over 200 accredited zoos and aquariums in North America.
One of over 200 accredited zoos and aquariums in North America, the Brandywine Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Brandywine River Museum of Art
The Brandywine River Museum of Art is set among trees and flowers, a few miles outside of Wilmington. The former 19th-century mill now includes a modern steel and glass addition, which houses the celebrated work of three generations of the Wyeth family art. The collection of American art contains a special focus on art from the Brandywine Valley.
The inspiration for many of Andrew Wyeth’s paintings can be found at Kuerner Farm, a ten-minute drive from the museum. There are docent-led tours that show how the work of Wyeth is connected to the actual sites on the property. To understand why the house and farm fascinated the painter from childhood, look out at the world from the vantage point of the boy who grew into the artist.
Nemours Estate
Du Pont is a well-known name along the Brandywine Treasure Trail. The home of Alfred du Pont is now known as the Nemours Mansion.
The house was built as a gift for the second wife of Alfred du Pont. She loved 18th century French architecture, and the home was modeled after Versailles.
The work of French sculptors Prosper Lecourtier and Henri Crenier makes the French designed gardens a sight to behold .
A centerpiece for the grounds opposite the facade of the mansion is Achievement, a golden sculpture on a marble pedestal.
The Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
The childhood home of Henry Francis du Pont is now known as Winterthur. There is a garden bursting with color, a library established to facilitate studies of American art, and a museum that houses one of the most important collections of Americana in the US.
Delaware Museum of Natural History
At the Delaware Museum of Natural History, nature dominates. The Shell Gallery sends visitors deep into Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the Hall of Birds sends them skyward and the Dinosaur Gallery takes visitors on a journey through time. Visitors always have a new place to explore when they visit national exhibits.
The Nature Nook distinguishes the Delaware Museum of Natural History. Living animals can be found hidden in some exhibits, and museum staff members are on hand to explain the details.
Mt. Cuba Center
Mt. Cuba Center is a perfect for those with a love of gardens. The gardens here are less manicured around the ponds which may lead you to the idea that you’ve come across this beautiful place while taking a stroll. If you sit back and look at the trees that stretch their limbs luxuriously, you will be able to see their reflections in the pond below.
The trees along the Dogwood Path reach out over the path above the green grass below. The path seems to encourage people to go into the wilderness. The blossoms of the trees make this a favorite spot among all of the natural beauty at Mt. Cuba.