Visited on school trip. When we arrived, staff were waiting outside and grabbed our attention by…read moretheir traditional 1700's Quaker attire. Our tour consisted of the Blacksmith, Pond Life, Mill Tour, Miller's House and Hearth Cooking. I must admit I think the adults were a bit more intrigued by the program than the children. I specifically loved the Blacksmith demonstration. The gentleman showed us how tedious it was just to make a simple spoon and the amount of work that went into making items out of iron during this time frame. He explained that during this time 8-9 year olds would have been working on making nails and how important the Blacksmith was to the community. I would love to visit again and participate in learning more about the process. I not a bug lover so the Pond while the children thought it was cool to play in, I would pass. The Mill tour.. amazing the process of milling flour and the Miller's house displayed how the home would have been set up during the time period, including the brick oven. I also enjoyed the Hearth cooking.. the children learned how to make and "cook" cookies outside in a Hearth; the cookies actually tasted pretty good. Overall, I really enjoyed my time on the grounds. I look forward to returning and participating in another programs.

this place is HUGE! there are so many different trails to walk, beautiful waterfalls and a lovely…read morepicnic area. there are signs throughout showing the map of all the trails. I only wish there were signs telling you which trail you're starting because I struggle to read the map.

This was not on our list of museums to hit but since the weather was so darn hot we changed what we…read morewere going to do after spending the morning at Longwood Gardens. It helped that we got free admission with our reciprocal museum membership. It was 2:30pm we when we arrived so we didn't have a lot of time. We were given good advice on what to do in our limited time from the folks at the ticket office. We took the garden tram tour which was educational and got off at the house where we did the self guided tour. You only see a small fraction of this giant mansion but that was enough for me. While most of the docents had interesting facts the actual contents of the collection were not that interesting to me. If you are really into this era of American decorative furnishing supposedly they have more in-depth guided tours. We still had time to see a bit more of the grounds around the house but with big thunderstorms rolling in we headed out. I am guessing for some this place is a must... I am glad we got free admission.

I visited Winterthur for the first time with my mom on Christmas Eve for their Yuletide exhibit…read more I'd been mildly curious about the mansion over the years, and it seemed like a fun thing to do on my day off from work. The mansion is ornate, truly massive, and opulent. It's a true peek into the lifestyles of the rich. The Yuletide theme this past year was centered around Christmas and children's books, like Alice and Wonderland, Twas the Night Before Christmas, etc. When we arrived, we were a bit confused on where to park, as my mom has a handicap sticker. We ended up parking right at the visitor's center where the tram retrieves guests. We didn't have a long wait. On the tram, the driver recommended starting at the house and then walking down to the galleries. She didn't mention the enchanted woods/garden, so I didn't even realize they were there until I got home later that night -- bummer. Some of the folks working the rooms were pleasant, others felt like security guards. One chided my mom for leaning her hand against a wall at one point. Some were knowledgeable, and others clearly didn't want to be there. I appreciated the girl in the garden entry room who snapped our photo with the decorated trees before we stepped into the house! I took many pictures while in the house, and then we traipsed over to the galleries. The gallery building had a doll house, a really well-done gingerbread train station, furniture and other exhibits on the ground floor, and a rotating, very interesting exhibit on African American history on the second floor. After the galleries, we stopped by the museum store, and while most everything was dramatically overpriced, I did find a few cool items in my price range. We were on the grounds for roughly 2-3 hours I'd say before having lunch nearby. Arriving early was a good choice. They do offer reciprocal garden access with other garden memberships (I have one at home in Richmond, VA), so perhaps one day I'll use that access to see the gardens that I missed!

Media closes down a few blocks of State Street and craft vendors line both sides of the street…read more Tons of beautiful things and ample parking. Very well organized. Great family fun.

This was a HUGE disappointment. I'm hoping that it's because they had to push it to its rain date,…read morebecause otherwise I can't imagine how it has lasted for 35 years. There were way less vendors than we thought there would be. It's billed as a food and craft fair but I counted 2 craft booths - the main reason I was going, so a massive disappointment. I hope the organizers work to recruit better vendors next year. That all said, there were a ton of food options though unfortunately, my husband and I only truly enjoyed one of the 4 we sampled.

The Brandywine Museum has a special place in my heart. Intimate and welcoming, it is set in a…read morebeautiful natural environment, a wall of windows overlooking the river and green foliage. The focus on nature is a fitting homage to the special place the Wyeth family holds for the museum. This family of painters made their home in the area, and Andrew Wyeth - in partnership with his wife Betsy - took the local landscape, architecture and people as his life's work. However, the family produced three generations of artists, and there is usually at least one, carefully curated, Wyeth exhibit on display at the museum at any given time. Each time I come I learn about a different aspect of their art, and fall in love a little bit more. You can also take a tour of the artists' home and studio, as well as the newly installed N.C. Wyeth mural in the Round Barn, constructed just for this purpose. These tours need a reservation and cost extra, but worth it if you are able to splurge.

Visited this museum during their free day (First Sunday of the month) to check out the exhibit for…read moreJerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade. Such a beautiful space ! I can imagine weddings taking place in their courtyard area. The staff was helpful as it was my first time. It's a small but delightful museum, only three floors and the construction of the building itself is very compact and curved. It was great to see the river and the sun shining in through the large windows as you walk up to the top floor. The main exhibit was on the top floor and it was thoughtfully curated with black walls that made the artwork just pop! I was able to pick up a few art prints in their gift shop on the way out. Ample parking but in the free days can fill up fast. Definitely stop in if local or just visiting !

We happen to drive by and notice so many people rushing to this wonderful country fair…read more I love seeing people wearing such magnificent hats and fascinator. So colorful and so feminine. We watched fine equestrian sportsmanship!! Horse jumping! A rainbow even appeared. It just looked all so perfect. A lot of pampered pooches were present. It looks like they were part of an earlier event. I really love seeing the shopping area of the country fair. Handmade jewelry, beautiful hats, wonderful Devon horse show Shirts and various clothing/ souvenirs. If you needed a Jodhpurs , Reins /saddlery/ bridal or any kind of writing staples, you could buy them here! Splendid horse artwork, as well as artwork in general. You could even buy a set of beautiful cards. So nice! They had a wonderful carnival with a gorgeous Ferris wheel and many of those typical games that you find at such a place. But it looked really ideal here. Lots of drink/ snack/ food choices & there is even a wonderful band playing oldies music I had a wonderful time here ((and I would love to come back again and see the Clydesdale horses!! )) $40 to park and about the same for 2 of us to enter.

Annual tradition that never disappoints. They do a fabulous job throwing this event and it's for…read moresuch an amazing cause!! Each year the horse show raises an insane amount of money for Bryn Mawr Hospital! There is so much to do and see here; it's perfect for the family. There are so many fun events to watch, each day has something new. The Dixon Oval is the main ring but there's also a smaller ring to the side that holds events as well. The country fair portion is great. Tons of food options and great little shops to explore. The carnival is always fun to check out for the kids. The bar Clydesdale Corner is a blast all day. There's a patio to sit and enjoy a drink while watching the horses in the warm up ring. Then at night it's a blast with live music and dancing. If you don't feel like buying food you can bring a picnic and it's a BYOB event. There are plenty of food and drink vendors with a wide variety of options. Seating can be an issue depending on which event you attend. The Grand Prix is packed and sells out fast.

First rodeo and boy was it fun!…read more A rodeo was on my mom's bucket list. So we went and I did not know what to expect. It rained so there was a lot of mud. Bring a cooler. There was truck riding, bull riding, steer wrestling. Really good time. The funnel cake was banging. Get there early and sit in the higher seats. If you are there for the bull riding sit closest to the announcers station. It's rough to get out of the parking lot after the show.

This rodeo is absolutely incredible! People come to it form anywhere Georgia to Canada ..at least…read morefrom what I've met for I've been attending every year since I was a child (32 years ago), and I still make it a point to go at least once or twice each year. It's the perfect mix of excitement, tradition, and family-friendly fun, capturing that authentic "cowboy lifestyle" in a way that's accessible and affordable. I've even taken a few first dates there because it's such a unique experience that's fun for everyone. I can't recommend it enough; truly a must-see for anyone looking for a fun, memorable outing, whether you're for it or not the feel you get when you're there is incredible.

This place is a gem. It's beautiful, serene, somewhat whimsical. We went last week and the fall…read morecolors were stunning. It's a place I think I'll go back to with every season. And next time I wanna go early enough that I can do the house tour as well.

Beautiful scenery for a good price, parking needs to be reserved before 3 so make sure you do that…read morebeforehand as there is no parking nearby! Very walkable if you're looking for a short day

We recently went on the Wilmington & Western RR for the Xmas train right after Xmas. I ordered…read moretickets with ease online and then had no problems with getting our tickets at the train station. Everyone is extremely helpful especially after my little one left something of importance on the train...big thanks! The train ride was great and the seats are very comfy. The Xmas decorations by the community were great and we loved shopping at the train station gift shop. They even had a cute coffee food truck outside. They allow food/drinks on board the train.

Run by an inept, self-appointed Board of Directors who ousted former volunteers. They closed for…read morebogus reasons, did not complete all maintenance items they said they would (especially replacing 3,000 track ties) yet they are re-opening. They have shortened train journey times yet kept prices the same. They don't have a solid base of new, correctly trained volunteers to run the trains yet have an operating schedule and are taking reservations.