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Delaware County, PA Attractions
Our picks for the best things to see and do in Delaware County, PA. We include such places as the Brandywine Battlefield Park, the Brandywine River Museum, Chanticleer Garden, the Franklin Mint Museum Longwood Gardens and more.
Barns-Brinton House
William Barns' Tavern in the 1720s. The Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this handsome brick building in 1969, and has authentically restored it and furnished it as a country tavern.
William Barns' Tavern in the 1720s. The Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this handsome brick building in 1969, and has authentically restored it and furnished it as a country tavern.
Brandywine Battlefield Park
Bringing to life the largest engagement of the Revolutionary War, fought on September 11, 1777, between the Continental Army and the British forces.
Bringing to life the largest engagement of the Revolutionary War, fought on September 11, 1777, between the Continental Army and the British forces.
Brandywine River Museum
Located on US Route 1 in Chadds Ford the museum collects and preserves American art with primary emphasis on the art history of the Brandywine Valley, on American landscape and still life painting, and on illustration.
Located on US Route 1 in Chadds Ford the museum collects and preserves American art with primary emphasis on the art history of the Brandywine Valley, on American landscape and still life painting, and on illustration.
Chadds Ford Gallery
Located in Chadds Ford and specializing in Wyeth Reproductions. The Chadds Ford Gallery has the largest selection of Wyeth reproductions anywhere.
Located in Chadds Ford and specializing in Wyeth Reproductions. The Chadds Ford Gallery has the largest selection of Wyeth reproductions anywhere.
Chadds Ford Winery
One of the best wineries in Pennsylvania is well worth a visit.
One of the best wineries in Pennsylvania is well worth a visit.
Chanticleer Garden
Located in Wayne, PA, this is the former home of Adolph Rosengarten, Sr., head of the chemical company Rosengarten and Sons.
Located in Wayne, PA, this is the former home of Adolph Rosengarten, Sr., head of the chemical company Rosengarten and Sons.
Brandywine Conference and Visitor's Bureau Historical Sites
A comprehensive list historical sites and admission information is available under attractions.
A comprehensive list historical sites and admission information is available under attractions.
Hedgerow Theatre
America's oldest continuously operating residential repertory theatre
America's oldest continuously operating residential repertory theatre
John Chads House
The home of the ferryman and farmer for whom Chadds Ford was named. In 1968, Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this building and has authentically restored and furnished it.
The home of the ferryman and farmer for whom Chadds Ford was named. In 1968, Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this building and has authentically restored and furnished it.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum
Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with three main goals: 1) Preserving and restoring Tinicum marsh; 2) Promoting environmental education; and 3) Providing visitors with an opportunity to study wildlife in its natural habitat.
Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with three main goals: 1) Preserving and restoring Tinicum marsh; 2) Promoting environmental education; and 3) Providing visitors with an opportunity to study wildlife in its natural habitat.
Linvilla Orchards
Located in Media, Linvilla Orchards is one of the last working farms in the Delaware Valley. It encompasses more than 300 acres of land devoted to farming, entertainment, education, and recreation.
Located in Media, Linvilla Orchards is one of the last working farms in the Delaware Valley. It encompasses more than 300 acres of land devoted to farming, entertainment, education, and recreation.
Longwood Gardens
Located in Kennett Square this is the world’s premier horticultural display garden. Longwood Gardens was created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont.
Located in Kennett Square this is the world’s premier horticultural display garden. Longwood Gardens was created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont.
Media Theatre
Bringing top theatre to Delaware County in a beautifully refurbished theatre in Media.
Bringing top theatre to Delaware County in a beautifully refurbished theatre in Media.
Ridley Creek State Park
Encompassing over 2,606 acres of Delaware County woodlands and meadows. The park's gently rolling terrain, bisected by Ridley Creek, is only 16 miles from center city Philadelphia.
Encompassing over 2,606 acres of Delaware County woodlands and meadows. The park's gently rolling terrain, bisected by Ridley Creek, is only 16 miles from center city Philadelphia.
The Scott Arboretum
Encompassing more than 300 acres of the Swarthmore College campus and exhibiting over 3,000 kinds of ornamental plants, the Arboretum displays some of the best trees, shrubs, vines and perennials for use in the region.
Encompassing more than 300 acres of the Swarthmore College campus and exhibiting over 3,000 kinds of ornamental plants, the Arboretum displays some of the best trees, shrubs, vines and perennials for use in the region.
Tyler Arboretum
One of the oldest and largest arboreta in the northeastern United States, is a 650-acre property located in central Delaware County, in the town of Media, Pennsylvania.
One of the oldest and largest arboreta in the northeastern United States, is a 650-acre property located in central Delaware County, in the town of Media, Pennsylvania.