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In this month’s issue of Traveler magazine we unveil a red-white-and-blue version of our October 1999 50 Places of a Lifetime concept with an issue devoted to America’s 50 must-see places. Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania made our National Wonders list. Here, we present the best links on planning every leg of your trip there—online.

Basics

Getting There
The Brandywine Valley
Information on traveling to Brandywine Valley by rail, air, or car—plus, links for airport information and car rental contacts

Longwood Gardens
How to get to Longwood Gardens by car, train or plane—plus, links to maps that can help you get there

Making Telephone Calls
UCSD Computer and Engineering
Scroll to find telephone area codes throughout Pennsylvania

Determining Time Difference
Time and Date
A direct link to get the local time and date in nearby Philadelphia

Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
The current weather conditions in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania—plus, a ten-day outlook

Essentials

Where to Eat
Guide to the Brandywine Valley
Links for information on local restaurants—plus, a directory of places to eat in the surrounding areas of Delaware and Pennsylvania

Brandywine Convention and Visitors Bureau
Information on area restaurants, organized by type of cuisine

Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Information on restaurants with information on cuisine type, hours of operation, prices, and credit cards accepted

Kennett Square
Information on Kennett Square’s weekly farmer’s market

Where to Stay
Guide to the Brandywine Valley
Links for information on hotels and inns in Brandywine Valley

Brandywine Convention and Visitors Bureau
Descriptions of Brandywine Valley hotels—plus, links to find out more about local bed-and-breakfasts

Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Information on lodging options in the greater Wilmington area, including public campgrounds

How to Get Around
Brandywine Conference and Visitors Bureau
Information on local tours and modes of transportation

Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Information on guided tours in Wilmington and surrounding areas

Things to Do

Attractions
Longwood Gardens
The official Web site of Longwood Gardens for information on driving directions, garden history, and seasonal events

Guide to the Brandywine Valley
Information on attractions in the Brandywine Valley area—plus, a locator map to help you get there

Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Information on local clubs, activities, and sports events

Discover Brandywine Valley
Information on popular Brandywine Valley attractions—plus, links to contact tourist information centers

Recreational Activities
Guide to the Brandywine Valley
Information on public parks and outdoor trips in the Brandywine Valley

Brandywine Convention and Visitors Bureau
A calendar with information on annual and seasonal events

Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
A regularly updated calendar of events

Kennett Square
An introduction to tourist services and local attractions in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Cultural Activities
Guide to the Brandywine Valley
Information on arts and entertainment events in the Brandywine Valley

Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Information on local museums and special exhibits

Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
How to score tickets to local theatrical performances

Nightlife Venues
Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Information on local Wilmington nightlife venues

Where to Shop
Guide to the Brandywine Valley
Where to find the best shops in the Brandywine Valley area

Media

Books
Rough Guides
Rough Guides’ take on travel to DuPont Estates

Newspapers
Kennett Paper
The online edition of Kennett Square’s community newspaper, Kennett Paper

Wilmington News Journal
The online edition of the Wilmington News Journal

Travel Guides

For More Information
Rykhlinski Photo Gallery
Where to find photographs of Longwood Gardens

About.com
An introduction on Longwood Gardens—plus, a colorful photo gallery

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