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15 Fun Places to Go After Longwood Gardens in 2024

Visiting Longwood Gardens is a magical experience, especially if you stay for the dazzling Festival of Fountains that lights up the evening during summer.

Since…

Visits take in Longwood Garden's Orchid House views.Tourism

15 Fun Places to Go After Visiting Longwood Gardens in 2024

Visiting Longwood Gardens is a magical experience, especially if you stay for the dazzling Festival of Fountains that lights up the evening during summer.

Since…

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Longwood Gardens' Peter Zale Earns Top Honors in Orchid Conservation from American Orchid Society

Peter Zale, Associate Director of Conservation Horticulture and Plant Breeding at Longwood Gardens, has been honored with the prestigious Philip E. Keenan Award by the…

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Chester County Home to One of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

As 2024 unfolds, many couples are looking for the perfect spot to rekindle their romance over a delicious meal. The OpenTable list of the 100…

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The Art of Christmas Comes to Life with Botanical Splendor at Longwood Gardens

When industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased a small farm near Kennett Square in 1906 to save a collection of historic trees from being sold…

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Longwood Gardens Seeds Its Renovation Plans with Funding from ‘Green’ Bonds

Longwood Gardens is funding its $250 million renovation using a combination of grants, endowment money, and issuance of tax-exempt “green” bonds. These sources will…