A Day in the Brandywine Valley

Sightseeing and Attractions: (Duration: 9 hours)

About an hour from Philadelphia and surrounded by lush countryside and rambling rivers, the Brandywine Valley is yours to explore for the day.
Start your day with a visit of Longwood Gardens. In 1906, industrialist Pierre S. du point purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great gardens, encompassing 1,077 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, a conservatory, and is home to the most significant fountain collection in North America.
Then, enjoy a quick lunch on your own at Historic Kennett Square, known for its galleries and gourmet restaurants. After lunch, you’ll have some time to explore and shop in this historic small town.

Before you return to Philadelphia, stop at Waywine Vinery & Vineyard, a family-owned and operated winery located at the bottom of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Wayvine grows exceptional grapes that are meticulously crafted into amazing wine, making the estate one of the best wineries in the region. The wine tasting will include three red wines and three white wines.

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About Eric Gordon

Eric J Gordon has been working in the travel and tourism industry for over 25 years and founded Beyond Times Square, a leading New York-based company in 2003.

Eric is the son of Harold Gordon, the founder of Park East Tours, one of the first USA based African Safari Companies. Eric is a native New Yorker. He was raised just outside of NYC in Rockland County, but because of his parents love for NYC (they owned an apartment in Manhattan) and his father’s passion for Broadway Theater, Eric spent much of his youth in Manhattan.

Eric jumped out of college and into the safari business. After 10 years at Park East and selling the business, he moved on. Having spent so much time in New York, he declared himself a New York Expert. He saw the fragmentation in the New York City tourism industry and created Beyond Times Square, making many services available to travelers. He set out appealing to the group market and then moved on to private high-end luxury vacations in New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia and Niagara Falls. The name Beyond Times Square grew and in 2012 Beyond Times Square became the preferred on-site tour company for the prestigious Virtuoso Luxury Travel Consortium. He also was voted on to the board of NYC&Co in 2014, serving as the first tour operator member.

Eric holds a BA in Psychology from the State University of New York College at Oswego and an MBA from Baruch College in NYC. He has visited 47 of 50 states, over 40 countries and counting.