Sarah Willoughby, executive director of the Bureau, said, “This is an excellent value. And spring into early summer is when our gardens are in full bloom. It’s one of the best times of year to visit Chateau Country.”
The “3-2-1 Getaway” package includes admission for two adults and up to two children (ages 17 and under) to Hagley Museum and Library; Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library; and Mt. Cuba Center. It is available for stays from April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
The package can be purchased directly from participating hotels. Click here for a complete list of hotels offering the package. Many of the hotels are currently offering reduced rates and special offers.
Participating hotels include Courtyard Newark at the University of Delaware (accepting reservations June 1, 2021), DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington, Embassy Suites Wilmington/Newark South, Hampton Inn and Suites Wilmington/Christiana, Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Wilmington/Newark, Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown Wilmington, Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark/Wilmington South, HOTEL DU PONT, The Inn at Montchanin Village and Spa, Residence Inn Wilmington Downtown, Sheraton Suites Downtown Wilmington, and Springhill Suites by Marriott Newark Downtown.
To limit touch points due to COVID-19, tickets will be delivered electronically to guests’ mobile phones. Reservations are not required at any of the attractions. However, it is recommended that guests call Winterthur in advance if they would like to tour the estate house as space is limited. Go to www.winterthur.org/visit for more information.
All three attractions included in the package are former du Pont family estates and gardens.
Hagley Museum and Library is where the du Pont story began. The original riverside gunpowder mills and workers’ quarters are located here as is the original du Pont family home and gardens. Visitors can also stroll its 235-acres and follow the Powder Yard Trail along the Brandywine Creek. This trail explains the process of how the DuPont Company made blasting powder and gunpowder. Visitors will also discover the purpose of many buildings and sites throughout the powder yards.
Mt. Cuba Center is home to more than 1,000 native plants, many of which are threatened by extinction. It consists of 630 acres of historic pastures, fields, ponds, native forests, a woodland wildflower garden, and formal landscapes. In July 2020, Mt. Cuba earned the title of “Best Botanical Garden” in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards.
At Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, visitors can take a self-guided tour of the mansion and explore the glorious 60-acre garden on a narrated tram ride or a stroll through its 25 miles of trails. The 1000-acre estate’s reflecting pool (formerly the du Pont family swimming pool) and its playful koi are other highlights. Kids will love walking through the mystical Enchanted Woods.
For more information on these attractions and other things to see and do in Greater Wilmington, Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, go to VisitWilmingtonDE.com.
About the Region
Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley is in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region and less than a two-hour drive from both New York City and Washington. Steeped in American history and the legacy of the famed du Pont family, Greater Wilmington is a destination marked by sharp contrasts – town and garden, past and present, historic and hip. From renowned gardens, world-class museums, colonial towns, outdoor adventure, festivals and an ever-growing craft beer and restaurant scene, each experience is more vibrant, more unique and more authentic than the last.
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