Expressnews
The Countryside of Philadelphia, known for its incredibly beautiful and expansive public gardens, has a rich tradition of horticulture that comes to full bloom each spring. With more than 30 public gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes, all located within 30 miles of the city, the Countryside of Philadelphia has earned the title of “America’s Garden Capital” and offers some of the best horticulture experiences out there.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens, one of the world’s great garden treasures and the former estate of Pierre S. du Pont invites guests to explore more than 1,077 acres of dazzling outdoor beauty and one of the largest conservatories in America. Surround yourself with the inspiring Artscape of colour to welcome the spring season. Book a stay with untimed tickets to Longwood Gardens; experience Winter Wonder through March 23, 2025 or book ahead to witness flowering tulipsduring Spring Blooms, on view from March 28, 2025.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Discover an outstanding collection of American art housed in a 19th-century mill with beautiful gardens surrounding the property along the Brandywine River. Renowned for its holdings of the Wyeth family of artists, the museum features galleries dedicated to the work of N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth.
Mt. Cuba Center
Mt. Cuba Center was named “Best Botanical Garden” in North America by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The spotlight is on native plants at Mt. Cuba Center, where elegant formal gardens, woodland landscapes, and serene pastures encompass the former estate of Lammot du Pont Copeland.
Jenkins Arboretum & Garden
Jenkins Arboretum and Garden, an outstanding natural retreat, is a husband’s living memorial to his wife. As you walk among the rainbow of azaleas and rhododendrons, you will experience life in a dense forest.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library features an outstanding American collection of antiques and a glorious garden. Winterthur was once the home of Henry Francis du Pont.
Chanticleer
Known as a “pleasure garden,” Chanticleer is designed to illustrate the beauty of the art of horticulture. View vegetable gardens complemented by cut-flower gardens, or woodlands surrounded by grasses and sweet-smelling herbs.
Nemours Estate
Nemours Estate, once the home of Alfred I. du Pont, is a French-style chateau furnished with antique furniture, rare rugs, tapestries, and outstanding works of art, all set among spectacular French formal gardens.
Hagley Museum and Library
Visit restored mills, a workers’ community and the ancestral estate of the duPont family. Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802.
Tyler Arboretum
Tyler Arboretum encompasses 650 acres of rare plants, ancient trees, and historic buildings and natural landscapes. The Butterfly House and Garden offer visitors a unique up-close look at native butterflies.
Welkinweir
At the heart of a 55-acre arboretum of mature specimens of rare and unusual trees and shrubs and formal gardens is a historic estate house that spans three centuries.
