Tourist Attractions
The
Brandywine Valley has a variety of attractions to please the
visitor or longtime resident.
Enjoy beautiful gardens, historic homes, museums and
special events – Chester County has something for everyone.
For additional tourist information contact the Chester
County Conference & Visitors Bureau 610-280-6145 or
800-228-9933 www.brandywinevalley.com
Historic
Attractions
Brinton
1704 House - 610-399-4588
guides
in period dress demonstrate life in the Historic Quaker Home
restored by descendants of William Brinton.
Brandywine
Battlefield Park -
610-459-3342 www.ushistory.org/brandywine
52
acre park with a visitor's center and two Quaker farm houses
that once served as Washington’s and Lafayette’s quarters
during American Revolutionary War
Chester
County Court House -
610-344-6000
Greek
revival-style architecture by Thomas U. Walter, designer of the
dome and 1851 wings of the U.S. Capitol
Hopewell
Furnace National Historic Site - 610-582-8773
www.nps.gov/hofu
restored
18th century iron-making community with 10 furnished buildings
Valley
Forge National Historic Park -
610-783-1077 www.nps.gov/vafo
Site
of General Washington’s famous encampment during the winter of
1777-1778
Waynesborough
-
610-647-1779 www.waynesborough.org
Restored
18th century stone mansion of Revolutionary War General
“Mad” Anthony Wayne
Yellow
Springs -
610-827-7414
Scenic
18th century village that served as a Revolutionary War and
Civil War hospital. Now a center for historic preservation and
the arts
Museums
*American
Helicopter Museum
– 610-436-9600 www.helicoptermuseum.org
Over
34 helicopters and exhibits trace the history and future of
rotor wing flight.
The
Brandywine River Museum
- 610-388-2700 www.brandywinemuseum.org
Converted
Civil War era grist mill showcases the art collection of the
Wyeth family, American illustration, still life and landscape
painting.
*Chester
County Art Association -
610-696-5600
Experience
art through changing exhibits, classes, and cultural activities
*Chester
County Historical Society -
610-692-4800 www.chestercohistorical.org
Features
a History Center with changing exhibits, programs, and
collections
Franklin
Mint Museum -
610-459-6168 www.franklinmint.com
Displays
Franklin Mint collectibles and celebrity memorabilia
Winterthur
Museum - 800-448-3883
www.winterthur.org
Located
on nearly 1000 acres this former home of Henry Francis DuPont
features a premier collection of American decorative arts made
or used before the 1860s.
Area
Attractions & Annual Events
Chester
County Day
- 610-431-5301
Annual
event held the first Saturday in October. The countywide
historic home and site tour
Organized
by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Chester County Hospital
Chester
County Flower Show - 610-696-1309
www.cc-flowershow.org
Annual
event held last week of April. Organized by Family Service of
Chester County
Chester
County Restaurant Festival - 610-436-9010
www.west-chester.com
Annual
Event held the third Sunday in September.
Organized by West Chester Recreation
*Gallery
Walk in Downtown West Chester - 610-696-4046
www.gwcc.org
Annual
event held the first Friday in June and October.
Stroll the historic streets of West Chester and see the
charming and unique shops and galleries.
Many galleries will have a “featured artist” for this
special evening event. Organized by the Chamber of
Commerce of Greater West Chester.
Halloween
Parade - 610-436-9010
www.west-chester.com
Annual
event held the Thursday before Halloween.
Organized by West Chester Recreation.
Longwood
Gardens -
610-388-1000 www.longwoodgardens.org
One
of the world’s greatest 1050 acre horticulture display of
gardens, fountains and a Conservatory.
May Day
Festival - 610-431-5000
Annual Event
held the third weekend in May.
Rides, crafts and family entertainment.
Organized by the Chester County Hospital
*Old
Fashioned Christmas in Historic West Chester
- 610-696-4046 www.gwcc.org
Annual event
held the first weekend in December.
Victorian style Holiday celebration features over 40
events ranging from singers to jugglers. Parade is held on Friday night with the tree lighting in
front of the Chester County Courthouse to follow.
Organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater West
Chester.
*QVC
Studio Tour -
800-600-9900 www.qvctours.com
One of a kind
guided walking tour through the 20,000 square foot broadcast
area of the world’s largest electronic retailer.
Super
Sunday
- 610-436-9010 www.west-chester.com
Annual
event held the first Sunday in June.
Street fair of family entertainment with food, crafts and
music. Organized by
West Chester Recreation.
Turks
Head Music Festival
- 610-436-9010 www.west-chester.com
Annual
event held the third Sunday in July.
Live music, food and crafts.
Organized by West Chester Recreation.
*West
Chester Railroad
- 610-430-2233 www.WestChesterRR.net
Tourist
railroad runs nostalgic trip through Chester and Delaware
counties in conjunction with special events or private parties.
*Wilmington
Blue Rocks - 302-888-BLUE
www.bluerocks.com
Minor league
baseball team
*
Chamber member
