MANsioNs & GArDeNs MANSIONS & GARDENS Hagley Museum & Library , Wilmington: Where the story of the du Pont family begins: Hagley Museum & Library is a living postcard of early American industry nestled along the banks of the Brandy wine River. Stroll past restored riverside gunpowder mills, peek into centuries-old workers’ quarters, and step inside the original du Pont family home, still dressed in its period finer y. Outside, wisteria climbs and vegetable gardens thrive, keeping the legacy growing year after year. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library , Winterthur: Part mansion, part fairy tale, Winterthur invites you into a world of historic elegance and blooming enchantment. Inside, 175 rooms shine with decorative art from across the ages. Outside, a tram ride weaves through 60 acres of naturalistic gardens, where hidden trails, vibrant blossoms, and even Enchanted Woods await curious little explorers. Each season brings a new burst of color, making every visit feel like the first. Nemours Estate , Wilmington: Step into European splendor right in Delaware. Nemours Estate feels like a page from a royal storybook, complete with gilded statues, dancing fountains, and formal French gardens that stretch toward a grand 77-room mansion. Built by Alfred du Pont and inspired by Versailles’ Petit Trianon, it’s a dreamy blend of old-world elegance and American legacy. Mt. Cuba Center , Hockessin: Tucked into the rolling hills of northern Delaware, Mt. Cuba Center is a serene escape where woodland trails, wildflowers, and native plants flourish. Wander through botanical gardens bursting with seasonal color, relax with a picnic in a peaceful meadow, or join a guided tour to uncover the hidden stories behind this horticultural haven. It’s Delaware’s best-kept garden secret waiting to be discovered. Hagley Museum & library 16
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