Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is more than a garden; it’s a living museum of horticulture.
With a rich history dating back to the native Lenni Lenape tribe, it’s now a place where nature meets art.
Whether you’re a plant lover or a history buff, Longwood Gardens offers a journey of discovery.
Address: 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: (610) 388-1000
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Arborist at Longwood Gardens Suggests Chain of Tropical Storms May Be Detrimental to Foliage Season
Some veteran foliage trackers believe that the moisture brought in from the tropics by Fred, Henri, and Ida could spell good things for the local…
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Post-Pandemic, Longwood Gardens “Reimagines” Its Future
Staff at Longwood Gardens, Chester County’s top tourist attraction, were optimistic when 2020 started, projecting that it would be their biggest year yet. Instead, they…
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The Incredible Changes Coming to Longwood Gardens Through “Longwood Reimagined”
Longwood Gardens has already long been an incredible place to visit, but come 2024 it will become even more remarkable courtesy of Longwood Reimagined: A…
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VISTA Escape: 20 Must-Have Longwood Gardens Experiences
Last week’s VISTA Escape post laid out everything you need to know and do to prepare for a Longwood Gardens visit, including Longwood’s history, how…
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Longwood Gardens Closed Until Wednesday Due to Vehicle Crash
Longwood Gardens is closed to guests until Wednesday, Aug. 4, due to a vehicle crash that occurred the afternoon of July 29 on the east…
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VISTA Escape: Get Ready to Visit Longwood Gardens
When people think of the iconic locations to visit around Philadelphia, they are quick to name places like the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Art Museum,…
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Want to Move to a Lively Suburb? Chester County Home to One of the Four Finest in the Region
Kennett Square, renowned beyond Chester County as the Mushroom Capital of the World, is one of the four finest and liveliest suburbs in the Philadelphia…
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Kennett Square Resident, Whose Fight for Women in the Workplace Landed Her a Presidential Appointment, Dies
Kennett Square resident Faith Wohl, whose fight for women in the workplace landed her a presidential appointment, died last month at 85, writes Jeff Neiburg…
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FOX29: Southern Chester County Beleaguered by Connectivity Issues
Connectivity issues have been plaguing southern Chester County for years, as the lack of both reliable Internet access and mobile signal availability have been making…
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Tracking How Much Traffic Chester County’s Tourist Attractions Lost Last Year
Tourist attractions in Chester County saw a sharp drop in visitors over the past year, owing to COVID-19-related closures and social-distancing restrictions. Onsite capacity limitations…
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Chester County Hospital’s 36th Annual Gala Goes Virtual; Tickets for the May 12 Event Still Available
The Chester County Hospital Gala at Longwood Gardens is an annual tradition at which friends of the hospital celebrate its mission and support community outreach…
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Longwood Gardens Plans Its Most Ambitious Makeover Ever … to the Tune of $250 Million
Longwood Gardens has unveiled plans for a sweeping, yet deeply sensitive transformation of its core area of conservatory gardens, in the most ambitious revitalization in…
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Inspired by National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Malvern Family Turns Home into Winter Wonderland
The Clymer family from Malvern turns its home into a winter wonderland each year, drawing inspiration from Longwood Gardens and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, writes…
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Three Spots in Chester County Among State’s Best Places to Enjoy Tail-End of Fall Foliage Season
With plenty of trees already shedding their colorful coats across the state, Chester County remains one of the best places in Pennsylvania to enjoy the…
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Forbes Explores Historic Sites, Breathtaking Nature on Road Trip Through Chester County
Chester County offers plenty of options for outdoor exploration and enjoyment, including historic sites surrounded by breathtaking nature, that make it an ideal place for…
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Three Years After $90 Million Upgrade, Longwood Gardens to Expand to the Tune of $200 Million
Longwood Gardens is planning to invest between $150 million and $200 million into an expansion and renovation project that will include a new conservatory and…















































