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Kennett Square Attractions

Known as the mushroom capital of the world, Kennett Square has favorable climate, rich soils and a prosperous agricultural base.
Longwood Gardens (Dupont Gardens)
Longwood Gardens was created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont (so is sometimes referred to as the DuPont Gardens) and offers 1,050 acres (425 hectares) of gardens, woodlands, and meadows; 20 outdoor gardens; 20 indoor gardens within 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of heated greenhouses; 11,000 different types of plants; spectacular fountains.

There are extensive educational programs; and 800 horticultural and performing arts events each year, from flower shows, gardening demonstrations, courses, and children's programs to concerts, organ recitals, musical theatre, and fireworks displays.
Address
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road

Kennett Square, PA 19348-0501
United States
Phone 1 (610) 388-1000
Fax 1 (610) 388-2079
Hours
January 7 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
April 1 to May 25
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
May 26 to September 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close18:0022:0018:0018:0022:0022:0018:00
September 1 to October 26
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 27 to November 21
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 22 to January 6
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close21:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:00
Cost
Adult$ 18.00
Senior over 62$ 15.00
Child 18 & under$ 8.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Reduced cost on Tuesdays March through November.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Typical Visit
2 hours
Phillips Mushroom Farms
In 1927, William Phillips started with a small mushroom growing business. Today, Phillips Mushrooms Farms distributed over 35 million pounds of specialty mushrooms annually.
Address
Phillips Mushroom Farms
Box 190
Kennett Square, PA 19348-9801
United States
Phone 1 (610) 388-6082
Fax 1 (610) 388-3985
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