Winding through the rolling hills of Delaware and Pennsylvania, the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway offers 37.3 miles of American history, artistic heritage, and pastoral beauty. Beginning in downtown Wilmington and stretching to West Chester, this National Scenic Byway traces the legendary Brandywine Creek through one of the East Coast’s most culturally rich landscapes.

Travelers will discover the storied du Pont legacy at Winterthur Museum and Hagley Museum, where grand estates meet industrial innovation. Art enthusiasts find treasure at the Brandywine River Museum, home to three generations of Wyeth masterpieces painted from this very scenery. The route meanders past stone farmhouses, covered bridges, and working horse farms that seem lifted from another century.

Longwood Gardens presents a world-class horticultural display any time of year, while Chadds Ford offers charming antique shops and the hallowed ground of the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Brandywine. Rolling meadows give way to dense woodlands, with the creek appearing and disappearing beside the road like an old friend.

Allow three to four hours for the drive alone, though a full day lets you explore properly. Autumn transforms the valley into a tapestry of gold and crimson, making fall the perfect season to experience this timeless American treasure.

Explore Nearby

• Ashland Covered Bridge — Covered Bridge in South Carolina
• Wooddale Bridge — Covered Bridge in South Carolina
• Alapocas Run State Park — State Park in Delaware
• Auburn Valley State Park — State Park in Delaware
• Marcus Hook Range Rear Light — Lighthouse in Delaware