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Pennsylvania, United States

Kennett Square

One night for Longwood's lights and a Brandywine Valley day. Below: 2 sights, 1 outdoor spot and 2 places to eat, plus how Kennett Square fits into a longer trip.

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Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States
Places
7

2 See · 1 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink · 1 Stay

Curated routes
1

Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster

Best season
Late Nov – Dec

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

30°C / 87°F avg high

Coolest month
January

3°C / 37°F avg high

Wettest month
June

about 125 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Kennett Square

7 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

2 sights worth building a day around across Brandywine Valley and Chadds Ford.

  • Winterthur in Kennett SquarePhoto: Derek Ramsey · CC BY-SA 2.5
    See

    Winterthur

    Henry Francis du Pont's country estate and museum of American decorative arts, dressed for the Yuletide tour in winter.

    Tip Reserve a Yuletide tour time; the house is seen by guided tour only.

    • Brandywine Valley
    • $$$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Morning
  • Brandywine Museum of Art in Kennett SquarePhoto: Daderot · CC0
    See

    Brandywine Museum of Art

    Converted mill on Brandywine Creek with three generations of Wyeth paintings and a large model railroad at Christmas.

    Tip The holiday model trains and handmade critter ornaments draw crowds; go on a weekday.

    • Chadds Ford
    • $$
    • 2 hr
    • Weekday afternoon

Outdoors

1 outdoor spot for fresh air.

  • Longwood Gardens in Kennett SquarePhoto: PLBechly · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Outdoors

    Longwood Gardens

    Former du Pont estate garden; for A Longwood Christmas it lights its outdoor trees and fills the conservatory with decorated firs.

    Tip Book an entry time just before sunset to see the conservatory in daylight and the outdoor lights after dark.

    • Kennett Square
    • $$$
    • 3 hr
    • Sunset

Eat

Where we would book a table in Kennett Square across Chadds Ford and Kennett Square.

  • Eat

    Hank's Place

    Small roadside diner at the Chadds Ford crossroads, a longtime breakfast stop near the Brandywine Museum.

    Tip Breakfast is the draw; expect a line on weekend mornings.

    • Chadds Ford
    • $
    • 60 min
    • Breakfast
  • Eat

    Talula's Table

    Market and cafe on State Street by day; at night a single farm table seats one party for a long tasting dinner.

    Tip The farm table books up months ahead; the daytime market is walk-in.

    • Kennett Square
    • $$$$
    • 3 hr
    • Dinner

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Kennett Square in Chadds Ford.

  • Chaddsford Winery in Kennett SquarePhoto: Heather · CC BY 2.0
    Drink

    Chaddsford Winery

    Tasting room in a restored barn on US 1, one of the oldest and best-known wineries in Pennsylvania.

    • Chadds Ford
    • $$
    • 60 min
    • Afternoon

Stay

1 place to stay we would book in Wilmington.

  • Stay

    Hotel du Pont

    Grand 1913 hotel in downtown Wilmington, built by the du Pont company, about 25 minutes from Longwood.

    • Wilmington
    • $$$
    • Overnight

How to fit Kennett Square into a trip

Kennett Square is stop 2 of 3 on our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster route. Follow it as-is or lift Kennett Square into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Kennett Square month by month

Average daily highs run from 3°C / 37°F in January to 30°C / 87°F in July. June is the wettest month, with about 125 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Kennett Square weather and the best time to visit →

Near Kennett Square

8 other destinations from our guides within about 200 km (124 mi), measured in a straight line.

Kennett Square questions, answered

How many days do you need in Kennett Square?

Our route notes suggest 1 night in Kennett Square. On our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster route it is stop 2 of 3 in a 5-day trip. The listed visit times for our 7 places add up to roughly 13 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Kennett Square best known for?

One night for Longwood's lights and a Brandywine Valley day. Standouts on our list: Winterthur (Henry Francis du Pont's country estate and museum of American decorative arts, dressed for the Yuletide tour in winter); Brandywine Museum of Art (Converted mill on Brandywine Creek with three generations of Wyeth paintings and a large model railroad at Christmas); Longwood Gardens (Former du Pont estate garden; for A Longwood Christmas it lights its outdoor trees and fills the conservatory with decorated firs).

When is the best time to visit Kennett Square?

Our Philadelphia, Longwood & Lancaster route is best Late Nov – Dec. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (30°C / 87°F), the coolest in January (3°C / 37°F) and the most rain in June (about 125 mm).

What are the best things to do in Kennett Square?

Start with Longwood Gardens, Winterthur and Brandywine Museum of Art. Our guide lists 7 places in all, from 2 sights, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat, 1 bar or café and 1 place to stay.

Where should a group eat in Kennett Square?

Our picks: Hank's Place (Chadds Ford); Talula's Table (Kennett Square). Breakfast is the draw; expect a line on weekend mornings (Hank's Place).

What is near Kennett Square?

The closest destinations in our guides are Broad Street & South Philly (about 48 km / 30 mi), Philadelphia (about 48 km / 30 mi) and Center City & Penn's Landing (about 50 km / 31 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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