Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway
en dag / 12 miles / 23 minutter
Take an unforgettable journey through the rolling hills of the genteel Brandywine Valley landscape and discover the lasting influence of the du Pont family dynasty. This journey is a true Delaware original. The byway leads to an unparalleled concentration of historic sites, magnificent estates, glorious gardens and mesmerizing museums.
Dag 1
9:00 - 1.0 miles / ett minutt - 9:01
Charming Centreville Village has fifteen buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was founded by Quakers. The village is ideal for biking trails and shopping at antique shops, art galleries, and more.
9:01 - 1.2 miles / 2 minutter - 9:04
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate
The world-famous Winterthur Estate, showcasing the enormity of the du Pont wealth, sits on nearly 1,000 acres. Henry Francis du Pont transformed his childhood house into 7-story mansion with 175 rooms. Inside is one of the world's foremost collections of American art and furniture. Outside, the masterfully designed landscape contains a number of beautiful gardens.
13:04 - 7.2 miles / 14 minutter - 13:18
The Delaware History Museum features three galleries of changing interactive exhibits on Delaware history. Some displays include costumes, regional decorative arts, and paintings. The gift shop boasts handcrafted items and souvenirs.
13:18 - 1.0 miles / ett minutt - 13:20
Wilmington, the largest city in Delaware, is filled with museums, shopping outlets, historical attractions, and much more to entertain its residents and visitors.
13:20 - 1.3 miles / 2 minutter - 13:23