Longwood Gardens
Garden · Chester County
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Highlights
Vast flower gardens, greenhouse, fountain shows & student courses
Vast flower gardens, greenhouse, fountain shows & student courses
"As an example from Michelin's Green Guide, the gardens were given a one-star ranking, cited when discussing the separate Green Guide that evaluates city attractions on a one- to three-star scale." - Melissa McCart
"A world-class botanical destination that draws visitors year-round and stages elaborate winter programming like festive light displays and seasonal horticultural events under the banner of winter celebrations." - Regan Stephens Regan Stephens Regan Stephens is an award-winning freelance writer living in Philadelphia. She covers travel, food, and culture for outlets like Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, People, and Fortune. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is about to unveil a jaw-dropping $250 million expansion that includes a 32,000-square-foot conservatory with a Mediterranean garden, a 12,000-square-foot bonsai courtyard, a new restaurant overlooking fountains, a pavilion for Roberto Burley Marx’s cascade garden, and new groves of trees. Designed by Weiss/Manfredi, the West Conservatory features a glass and metal structure with a pleated roof and a glimmering reflecting pool. The expansion also includes a bonsai courtyard and a pavilion for the Cascade Garden by Roberto Burle Marx. The new 1906 Restaurant offers fine dining with views of illuminated fountain shows." - William O'Connor
"Sitting just outside of Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens is an accessible source of beauty, with over 10,000 species and varieties of plants to explore. Guests can explore the lush, formal gardens, open meadows, and winding paths to breathtaking Brandywine Valley vistas. The garden has a five-star review rating on Tripadvisor, and the winning gardens also had among the highest volumes of posts on social media." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Longwood Gardens, purchased by industrialist Pierre du Pont in 1906, is a little like Philadelphia’s answer to Versailles, with 1,083 acres of themed, manicured gardens. Naturally, spring and summer are the best seasons for florals, but with a Conservatory renowned for its indoor displays, this Kennett Square spot is a popular year-round destination. If you're here in the summer, make sure to check out the Fountain Garden, when a dramatic water show set to classical music is performed several times every day—the Conservatory, with its twinkling lights, trees, and poinsettias, is a must at Christmas." - Regan Stephens, Devra Ferst
