Location: Kennett Square
Top Things to do in Kennett Square
What to do and see in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania (PA): The Best Things to do
Kennett Square is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as the Mushroom Capital of the World because mushroom farming in the region produces over a million pounds of mushrooms a day. To celebrate this heritage, Kennett Square has an annual Mushroom Festival, where the town shuts down to have a parade, tour mushroom farms, and buy and sell food and other goods. It is also home to the corporate headquarters of Genesis HealthCare which administers elderly care facilities. The local high school is Kennett High School. Its population was 6,072 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Kennett Square
1. Longwood Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,300 reviews
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) 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 horticultural displays, encompassing 1,077 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Reviewed By patripper - State College, United States
Though May is somewhat of an in-between time, Longwood never disappoints. The indoor conservatory is always "in bloom"with different plants and flowers every season. The fountains are fun to watch...the gift shop is lovely (though a bit expensive)...and the restaurants are always good - mushroom soup to die for.
2. The Woodlands at Phillips
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
The Woodlands at Phillips is the retail store for Phillips Mushroom farms. We are in the restored family farmhouse dating back to 1828 offering a large variety of Phillips fresh mushrooms and "everything mushroom". Follow the path of mushrooms to our FREE Mushroom Growing Exhibit and Museum open year round. Check out our website and join our monthly newsletter. We also have an online store on our website.
Reviewed By CAMNYC1 - Wayne, United States
This was a really fun spur of the moment afternoon. Really interesting to see how mushrooms grow and learn about the history of Kennett Square mushrooms and especially the Phillips family. Gift shop is interesting and has unique gifts. It was wonderful to purchase a variety of fresh mushrooms to take back to New York! Staff was exceptionally helpful and nice. Definitely a stop to make time to visit! Would go back when visiting near Philly to get freshest mushrooms.
3. Taste Kennett Food Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 84 reviews
Taste Kennett Food Tours offer three-hour walking food tours of Kennett Square on Sundays at 1pm. Discover our town's diverse cuisine offerings through sweet and savory food samples at six restaurants, one craft brewery and one winery tasting room owned by proud members of our community. Tours are $49/person and include tastings, chef demonstrations, the opportunity to chat with chefs and/or owners, and a guided walking tour of our historical town. A very fun and unique way to discover Kennett Square!
4. Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By RJames1950 - Glen Mills, United States
A nice afternoon in February. A happy an lively crowd. Wines were very good as usual. The Chardonnay is particularly delicious. Limited food but they permit you to bring your own. Wonderful place to spend your time
5. Anson B. Nixon Park
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By akumal-dreamin - Kennett Square, United States
Great park in town with lots of walking trails, a fishing pond, tennis, basketball, volleyball, soccer fields and more.
6. Longwood Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
This cemetery is the final resting place for many important figures of the abolitionist period.
7. Brandywine Valley Tourism and Information Center
8. Marlborough Valley Corn Maze
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
9. The Willowdale Steeplechase
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
10. Mala Galleria
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
