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Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens

Botanical Garden
Kennett Square
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    Emily B.
    "The most beautiful and epic conservatory that I have ever visited."(9 Tips)
    Igal G.
    "Beautiful gardens and open fields.. Must see nightscape!"(5 Tips)
    Shannon L.
    "Definitely check out the fountain shows as well!"(4 Tips)
    Teresa H.
    "The Christmas display is amazing every year!"(3 Tips)
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  • Aubree Cherie
    Aubree CherieApril 23, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Go to Longwood Gardens and check out the current Making Scents: The Art and Passion for Fragrance. Its hands on and a lot of fun for kids! (And the kids at heart!) Read more
  • David E.heart icon on user image
    David EpsteinDecember 29, 2018
    Beautiful! Go early, stay late and see the lights!!
  • Joseph G.
    Joseph GJuly 7, 2014
    They have very nice flowers. Your date will love it.
  • Travis M.heart icon on user image
    Travis MillerDecember 31, 2015
    Great place! Bonsai exhibit is super cool
  • Robert S.heart icon on user image
    Robert SkowronskiJuly 8, 2017
    Great place for a stroll. Beautiful fountains.
  • Sergey K.heart icon on user image
    Sergey KovalenkoJanuary 6, 2019
    Best place near Philadelphia
  • Rick G.
    Rick GarofoloJune 17, 2012
    Be sure to check out the Bruce Munro exhibit going on now. It was really amazing!
  • Laura C.heart icon on user image
    Laura ClevelandAugust 19, 2016
    Beautiful place. Worth multiple visits
  • Anthony M.
    Anthony M.February 26, 2011
    The one-year family membership is a steal for the price! Family of 6 here saved on first visit. More times per year is found money.
  • Warren D.
    Warren DuttonMarch 23, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Make reservations for a sunset dinner at the 1906 restaurant. Arrive two hours before dinner and tour the conversatory as you work up a good appetite.
  • Adolfo S.heart icon on user image
    Adolfo SalinasAugust 21, 2017
    This is the best place in the world!!!!
  • Kelly H.
    Kelly H.March 20, 2012
    If you have kids, bring some slices of bread for the fish in the ponds. You won't regret it.
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BielickiDecember 29, 2014
    Great way to enjoy the holiday.
  • Emma M.heart icon on user image
    Emma McTagueMarch 20, 2016
    Venture to the outer parts of the garden for some beautiful alone time.
  • Laila M.
    Laila MiddletonApril 10, 2012
    I went for the Orchid season, it was cold and not much life outside but inside was spectacular ! I would go again in an instant.
  • Teresa H.
    Teresa HNovember 24, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The Christmas display is amazing every year! Buy timed tickets on the website to avoid ticket lines during the holidays.
  • Regina B.
    Regina BabcockJuly 14, 2012
    The light show is lovely but don't go when it's humid because the walk becomes a dupont death march.
  • visitPA
    visitPAJuly 16, 2010
    Today, we understand the importance of environmental conservation. That wasn't so common in 1906, when Pierre du Pont purchased this land to preserve the trees.
  • Adolfo S.heart icon on user image
    Adolfo SalinasAugust 21, 2017
    I like this place!!!
  • Andy T.
    Andy TaoNovember 29, 2015
    Bring student id to get a discount
  • Christina A.
    Christina AdairDecember 5, 2011
    If you have bad allergies the conservatory may not be the most ideal place for you regardless of the beauty.
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    KMay 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Lines for Mothers Day if you don't have tickets beware🙀
  • Gabriel D.
    Gabriel Del RossiOctober 10, 2011
    Impressive gardens - especially the Conservatory and the lily-pad ponds.
  • Kristen S.
    Kristen SanterianNovember 28, 2011
    The Christmas Tree and lights are a must during the winter season
  • Caroline O.
    Caroline OrrSeptember 18, 2013
    Beautiful place! Pack a picnic lunch.
  • Jay "burlcamco realtor" K.heart icon on user image
    The Christmas light display is FANTASTIC!!!
  • Jay A.
    Jay ArchambeaultSeptember 19, 2011
    the Gardens are amazing. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Read more
  • Kris Y.heart icon on user image
    Kris YeeNovember 12, 2015
    Relaxing and a great place for photos
  • Elle G.
    Elle GeeOctober 25, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    If the front doors are locked, allow yourself to face the fact that they close at 5 pm in October.
  • Andronikki A.heart icon on user image
    Andronikki AndrewsMarch 4, 2015
    Always something beautiful to see.
  • Alison B.
    Alison BazeleyOctober 17, 2010
    The mushroom soup us divine, and the recipe is available on the website. Also, members get free stroller rental!
  • Nikki O.heart icon on user image
    Nikki OlidaDecember 13, 2012
    Absolutely beautiful. Went there in the summer.
  • Yari Q.
    Yari QuintanaMay 17, 2014
    This place is beautiful!
  • Keysha T.heart icon on user image
    Keysha TJanuary 26, 2015
    One of my favorite places in the world :)
  • Clyde S.heart icon on user image
    Clyde SandfordJuly 12, 2015
    Great place for an anniversary stroll.
  • Mia S.heart icon on user image
    Mia SantosSeptember 30, 2015
    Little expensive. But great place!
  • Ben C.
    Ben ConleyApril 8, 2012
    take a moment and relax and enjoy the scenery
  • Bev H.heart icon on user image
    Bev HopeFebruary 22, 2016
    Orchid Extravaganza is a must see!
  • Cherry Qianyun L.
    Cherry Qianyun LinJuly 21, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Fireworks at longwood garden
  • Vera S.
    Vera ShvetsOctober 7, 2013
    I didn't want to go back here for a long time, but now I sort of want to again.
  • Andy D.
    Andy DApril 27, 2013
    Check out DuPont house
  • Sharon W.
    Sharon WhiteJuly 18, 2010
    They have the most beautiful flower show every Spring. If in town check it out
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MillerJanuary 5, 2015
    Amazing lights displays
  • Chris M.
    Chris McfaddenNovember 12, 2011
    Had my engagement photos done here! Great place for it!
  • Alexis A.
    Alexis AsplundhJuly 4, 2013
    Watch a firework show. They are amazing!
  • M C.heart icon on user image
    M CApril 3, 2015
    Even in the winter, does not disappoint.
  • Danilo M.heart icon on user image
    Danilo MaffeiJune 8, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    check out the Bruce Monroe light exhibit throughout the gardens running through summer 2011
  • Emily B.
    Emily BOctober 29, 2010
    The most beautiful and epic conservatory that I have ever visited.
  • Morgan Boyle Y.
    April 1st is when they start to sell the Orchids from this past exhibit
  • Selecta J.heart icon on user image
    Selecta JerryOctober 24, 2015
    Night Scape was awesome
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