Longwood Gardens is a beautiful oasis of natural beauty set amidst the backdrop of Pennsylvania's Dutch County. Whether you are traveling to the Lancaster area on your own, with your special someone, or with your whole family, you will love spending time with nature at Longwood Gardens. What's more, with both indoor and outdoor gardens, Longwood Gardens is a beautiful place to visit any time of year.
Longwood Gardens is located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, an easy commute from the nearby cities of Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Wilmington. The gardens date back to 1700 when the first specimens of the arboretum were planted, and the gardens have grown over the years into the world-class gardens you will find today.
At Longwood Gardens, you will find over 1,000 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, as well as unspoiled woodlands and meadows. There are a total of twenty outdoor garden areas as well as twenty indoor garden areas and four acres of greenhouses. The indoor gardens are located in the Conservatory, which was built in 1919 and is home to over 5,500 types of plants. A stroll through the Conservatory alone will take approximately an hour and a half.
Altogether, Longwood Gardens is home to over 11,000 unique species of plants. This botanical garden is unique with the feature of having more fountains than any other gardens in the United States, as well as other beautiful structures such as gazebos, towers, waterfalls, lakes and ponds, and the famous Pierce-duPont House which dates back to 1730.
Longwood Gardens hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. Each year, over 400 special events such as flower shows, gardening demonstrations, educational classes, children's programs, concerts, fountain shows, musical theater, and more are held here. Some of the most popular special events include Sweetheart Week around Valentine's Day, the Easter Display, and the holiday light display. Other special events include Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance, What's In Bloom, the Orchid Extravaganza, and more.
Longwood Gardens is among the most beautiful gardens in the country. With its unique combination of blending masterfully landscaped outdoor gardens and unspoiled natural areas with historic structures and indoor gardens, Longwood Gardens is truly a destination worth exploring on your trip to the area.
