FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE AND THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY (April 8, 2025) - Just in time for spring, the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is an all-access pass to explore 12 of Greater Wilmington’s most iconic gardens, estates and cultural treasures at an unbeatable discount.
From the world-renowned Longwood Gardens to the Gilded Age elegance of Nemours Estate, this exclusive passport opens the doors to history, art, and natural beauty across Wilmington, Delaware, and the Brandywine Valley. Perfect for families with children and adult travelers alike, the passport is provided by the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau in partnership with area attractions.
An individual passport is $49, representing a savings of up to $148. A family passport, covering two adults and up to three children ages 17 and under, is $99. It represents a savings of up to $615. Passports are valid from May 24, 2025 to October 31, 2025. This gives users five months to explore the attractions at their own pace.
Jennifer Boes, Executive Director of the Bureau, said, “The passport is designed to inspire visitors and locals alike to explore more of our incredible region. By experiencing the charm and richness of Greater Wilmington, we hope they’ll not only take advantage of the savings but also develop a lasting connection—one that keeps them coming back time and time again, even after every page of the passport is filled.”
The discount-priced passport is available for purchase at www.visitwilmingtonde.com/passport and at the Bureau’s Visitor Center, 920 Justison Street, Suite 5 on the Wilmington Riverfront. The passport, available in print and digital formats, can also be purchased at most participating attractions. Passports are valid for one use at each attraction.
Admission to the following 12 attractions is included:
This museum displays an impressive collection of American art including works by three generations of the Wyeth family, known as “America’s First Family of Art.”
It is known for having the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite art outside of Britain, in addition to an extensive collection of American art and illustration.
This cultural space showcases cutting-edge exhibitions, innovative installations, and thought-provoking multimedia art.
This attraction features an extensive collection of artifacts, documents and interactive exhibits that bring the state's history to life. It includes the Mitchell Center for African American Heritage.
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science
Visitors can explore dinosaurs, fossils, astronomy, environmental conservation, world ecosystems, and more.
The story of the famed du Pont family begins here at the original DuPont gunpowder mills. “Nation of Inventors” features one of the largest collections of patent models in the world.
This impressive 1,100+-acre garden recently completed more than $250M in enhancements. The centerpiece of “Longwood Reimagined” is a new 32,000 square-foot glass conservatory that appears to sit on water.
This botanic garden focuses on native plants and ecosystems. It spans 68 acres of gardens and over 1,000 acres of natural lands, including three miles of scenic trails.
This former du Pont mansion, modeled after Versailles, has the largest formal French gardens in North America.
Overlooking the Delaware River in Historic New Castle, this Federal-style mansion, a National Historic Landmark, was completed in 1804 for the son of one of Delaware’s signers of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
The Gothic Revival architecture of this historic mansion and its enchanting landscape were designed to reflect the beauty of an English country estate.
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
This former du Pont family home boasts an unparalleled collection of American decorative arts and 1,000 acres of explorable grounds and gardens.
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Contact:
Jennifer Boes
jenboes@visitwilmingtonde.com, 302-245-6644
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The Greater Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley region of Delaware is in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic and less than a two-hour drive from both New York City and Washington D.C. Steeped in American history and the legacy of the famed du Pont family, it is a destination marked by sharp contrasts – town and garden, past and present, historic and hip. Featuring renowned gardens, world-class museums, colonial towns, outdoor adventure, festivals, and an ever-growing restaurant scene, the region offers a vacation experience that is vibrant, unique and authentic. Learn more at VisitWilmingtonDE.com. To see the beauty of the Brandywine Valley, watch this: https://youtu.be/KyPWLnciO0E.
