A new getaway package to Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley, “3-2-1 Getaway,” includes free admission to three of the area’s top attractions with a two-night stay at any participating hotel.
The package includes admission for two adults and two children (ages 17 and under) to Hagley Museum and Library; Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library; and Mt. Cuba Center. It is available for stays from September 15, through November 22.
Sarah Willoughby, executive director of the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau, said, “The package gives those that live in the Mid-Atlantic, including Delawareans, a chance to enjoy an affordable getaway not far from home. It’s an excellent opportunity to relax, recharge and explore.”
The package can be purchased directly from participating hotels. Further information is available at www.VisitWilmingtonDE.com/321 for more information and a list of hotels offering the package.
Tickets will be delivered electronically to guests’ mobile phones. Guests will then need to make their own reservations at Winterthur, selecting the date and time slot they wish to visit, at www.winterthur.org/visit. Hagley and Mt. Cuba do not require reservations.
All three attractions are former du Pont family estates and gardens. The DuPont Co. started as a gunpowder manufacturer, later expanding into dynamite, paints, plastics, dyes and materials. Its scientists invented nylon, Kevlar and Teflon. The family’s contributions in the areas of art, culture and land preservation can be seen and experienced throughout the region.
Hagley Museum and Library is where the du Pont story began. The original riverside gunpowder mills and workers’ quarters are located here as is the original du Pont family home and gardens. Visitors can also stroll its 235-acres and follow the Powder Yard Trail along the Brandywine Creek. This trail explains the process of how the DuPont Company made blasting powder and gunpowder. Visitors will also discover the purpose of many buildings and sites throughout the powder yards.
Mt. Cuba Center is home to more than 1,000 native plants, many of which are threatened by extinction. It consists of 630 acres of historic pastures, fields, ponds, native forests, a woodland wildflower garden, and formal landscapes. In July 2020, Mt. Cuba earned the title of “Best Botanical Garden” in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
At Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, visitors can explore 1,000 acres of rolling hills, streams, meadows and forests.
Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory in Delaware at the current time.
