Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway

The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway sweeps past striking gardens and stunning estates along the gently rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley. Numerous historic sites and museums are found along the way.

The internationally-renown Brandywine River Museum and Delaware Art Museum house a considerable number of pieces by artists such as Andrew Wyeth, Jamie, Howard Pyle, and John Sloan, among others. The works displayed here portray the scenic beauty of the Brandywine Valley and are the pride of its people.

The du Pont family had an enormous influence on the region which is clearly visible in every aspect of the valley. In downtown Wilmington, the du Pont Theatre is the cultural focus of the town where Broadway shows enthrall the crowds, and Hotel du Pont stands with its staunch display of luxury, once an icon of international stature.

The magnificent Nemours, Winterthur, and Longwood estates ? once inhabited by the du Pont clan ? complete with manicured landscapes and exquisite gardens, punctuate the city of Wilmington and are open to the public. Longwood Gardens is a must see with over 1,000 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens that tantalize its guests throughout the year.

The Byway is a Y-shaped path running between Wilmington and the Pennsylvania border. From its origin at the Pennsylvania border, it follows Route 52 (Kennett Pike) to Wilmington. Starting from Route 52 (Pennsylvania Avenue) in Wilmington, an alternate arm to the Byway follows Route 100 (Montchanin Road), for 3 miles to the Pennsylvania border (end of the Byway).