A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

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Landscapes layered with history.
Scenic header: Fulmer Falls is the second of three waterfalls in George W. Childs Park · NPS Photo · Photo credits
Landscapes layered with history.

Your next great outing starts here.

Explore river valleys, mountain regions and places central to American history. Choose a manageable district with time for exhibits, walks and town stops.

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A LITTLE INSPIRATION

Places to picture yourself.

The Brandywine Valley has been pressured by the forces of modern society, yet also has enjoyed the advantage of an aggressive conservation movement arising in time to protect much of those intrinsic qualities that the early settlers found so inviting. A proliferation of protected natural areas, parks, eased lands, and historic resources throughout the Byway corridor has promoted recreational and interpretive opportunities and led to a renewed appreciation of the landscape.
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Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway

The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway winds through the Brandywine Valley, known for its strategic crossroads of commerce, agriculture, artistic creativity, and political thought. Evidence of the settlement and development patterns can be found throughout the lands that the byway traverses. In addition, many structures that held meaning during the time of the Underground Railroad are located along the byway. The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is known for its climate, natural resources, and beauty. Today, visitors can travel the byway, take in the scenery, and learn about a place that is so pivotal in American history.

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The microclimate along the shore of Lake Erie allows the region to produce the most Concord grapes in the world. The area is home to numerous vineyards and the Welch's corporation.
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Great Lakes Seaway Trail

The Great Lakes Seaway Trail byway parallels the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes in New York and Pennsylvania. This adventure includes Niagara Falls; 1000 Islands; 29 lighthouses; War of 1812, farm, and nature sites; welcoming harbors, world-class sportfishing, bridges/ferries to/from Canada, and the Seaway Trail Discovery Center.

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BROWSE BY NAME

Parks, landscapes & attractions

BROWSE BY NAME

Towns, culture & local discoveries

Plan around the experience.

Choose a manageable region, then allow time for the main attraction and the places along the way. Check current access and reservations before departure.

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