April 10, 2013
Truly say goodbye to bare trees and brown grass as springtime blooms at Longwood Gardens. It’s no secret that a rainbow of colors erupts at Longwood Gardens every spring, and it’s really a sight for sore eyes. Through Sunday, May 19, check out tulips, lilacs, peonies, dogwoods and much, much more both indoors and outdoors [...]
Read more»December 17, 2012
Longwood Gardens is one of the Philadelphia region’s most special attractions, a lush world of exotic flowers and plants, with each season bringing a different pleasure: spring magnolias and azaleas; summer roses and water lilies; fall foliage and chrysanthemums; and winter camellias, orchids and palms. This season is an extra-special time to visit Longwood Gardens, [...]
Read more»October 17, 2012
Bring your own tables, chairs and Halloween costumes and join Boxcar Brewing Company for a ride on the old fashioned West Chester Railroad to their annual picnic in the park in Glen Mills. After the railroad voyage through West Chester, Boxcar will feed you, beer you and get you toe-tapping to some live tunes in [...]
Read more»September 28, 2012
Despite the mild temperatures of late, the fiery colors of fall will be full blown before we know it. Whether you most enjoy the colorful fall of the Philadelphia region on four wheels, two wheels, on foot or peddling, this list will help you navigate your autumnal outdoor adventures. We’ve compiled this extensive list (divided [...]
Read more»September 24, 2012
It’s that time of year: Victory Brewing Company’s Downingtown FallFest is back this Sunday, September 30. From noon-4 p.m., kick back in the Victory Beer Garden, located in the parking lot next to Minquas Fire Department, and browse the stalls of local crafts vendors. The Brewpub on Wheels will vend the beer, with Victory’s Festbier, [...]
Read more»September 4, 2012
Mushroom lovers across the nation will converge once again in historic Kennett Square, the mushroom capital of the world, for the annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival, September 7-9. For the 27th year running, the festival celebrates everything and anything mushroom. Take a look at our guide to the festival, below, so you won’t miss a thing [...]
Read more»August 23, 2012
For the first time ever, Longwood Gardens broke a historical attendance record of one million visitors in one year’s time. The one millionth visitor arrived at the Kennett Square gardens on August 17, greeted by Longwood Gardens Director Paul B. Redman and 100 other staff members. The huge increase in visitation is due in part [...]
Read more»August 9, 2012
Longwood Gardens is offering two fantastic new ways to see Bruce Munro’s illuminating installation, Light, with “Light Nights.” The unique garden experience that Munro has created, reminiscent of flowers, glowing towers and cascading raindrops, offers guests the rare opportunity to explore Longwood Gardens after hours. Read more about the exhibition here. In conjunction with it, [...]
Read more»July 24, 2012
What makes a better summer combo than a mean brew and some BBQ? Pennsylvania’s own Victory Brewing Company will host their 4th Annual Victory BBQ competition on Saturday, August 4 at Paradise Farm Camps in Downington. Teams can compete in a BBQ cook-off to see who can make the best chicken and ribs according to [...]
Read more»July 21, 2012
[Photo by Andrew Weiss Photography] We’ve told you about the Light installation at Longwood Gardens before but it’s truly something you have to go and see for yourself. It is nothing short of breathtaking. And viewing it on nights like tonight when Longwood Gardens puts on its Fireworks and Fountains show is one of the [...]
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