Circa 1856 - Legendary Hospitality in the beautiful Brandywine Valley
Things Not To Miss in the Brandywine Valley
Save Big this Summer with the
Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport!
The Brandywine Treasure Trail passport program is your ticket to savings all summer long. Receive discount admission at ten Brandywine Valley treasures from May 31-September 6, 2010.
The promotion includes a Brandywine Treasure Trail Map and a passport good for one-time admission at the following sites: 
Passports are $35 for individuals, $75 for a family of 2 adults and up to 3 children. Available at all ten sites, the Brandywine Conference & Visitors Bureau (located on Route 202, and the Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau (located just outside the gates to Longwood Gardens).
Passports are non-refundable and non-transferable. If lost or stolen, passports cannot be replaced. Valid May 31-September 6, 2010 for one general admission visit at each site. Passports not valid for special events or tours. Some sites may be closed periodically; guests are responsible for checking the status and hours. Payment must be by check only.
June 5, 2010 - January 2, 2011 Cleopatra - The Search for the Last Queen of Eqypt
The world of Cleopatra, which has been lost to the sea and sand for nearly 2,000 years, surfaces in this new exhibition, Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt, making its world premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Organized by National Geographic and Arts and Exhibitions International, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities and the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM), the exhibition features never before seen artifacts, and takes visitors inside the present-day search for Cleopatra, which extends from the sands of Egypt to the depths of the Bay of Aboukir near Alexandria.
Exhibit Hours
CLEOPATRA tickets are dated and timed. Due to anticipated demand, advance purchase is strongly recommended to ensure you can visit on your preferred date and time.
Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Final entry at 3:30PM
Thursday-Sunday: 9:30AM - 8:30PM
Final entry at 7:00PM
Note that The Franklin Institute is closed on Thanksgiving, December 24-25, and January 1.
CALL 1.877.TFI.TIXS.
Operators standing by, daily from 9:00AM-6:00PM.
Daytime Pricing
MONDAY-THURSDAY FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Adults $26.50 $29.50
Senior (62+) $24.50 $27.50
Children (4-11) $19.50 $19.50
Daytime pricing includes admission to CLEOPATRA, general admission to The Franklin Institute, AND one Fels Planetarium Show.
Evening Pricing
Thursday - Sunday Only for 5:00PM tickets or later. Final entry at 7:00PM.
Adults: $19.50
Senior (62+): $17.50
Children: $11.00 (ages 4-11)
Admission to CLEOPATRA only. Other Museum areas close at 5:00PM
Special Offer
Extend Your Egyptian Experience! Purchase a Double Ticket—and see Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt at The Franklin Institute, then visit the world-class collections at the nearby University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. CLICK HERE for details.
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Va La Winery: Located in Landenberg, a short 30 minutes drive from Hamanassett and only 15 minutes south of Longwood Gardens, VaLa is our favorite winery with spectacular reds and whites. Mahogany is your innkeeper's favorite red. We have made arrangements for our guests to have a complimentary wine tasting. Please talk to Glenn or Ashley if you would like to go.
Friday Nights at the Little Vineyard Due to the success of their very first special extended Friday hours, they will do it again on Friday July 9. This summer, the second Friday of every month that begins with the letters "J" or "A", but does not end in "Z" or a double consonant, Vala will be keeping the doors open until 8 pm for all to relax with a glass of wine, watch the sun set over the little hill, and groove to the sounds of pants-less pianist Mr. Glenn E. Williams, live in the galleria.
Pizza Freaks Vala is pleased to announce that on July 3 and 4 the little vineyard will be offering freshly made wood-fired pizzas crafted by Beatrice's Inferno from 12:59 until 5:42 pm. Yum, yum. Seriously, yum. |
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Life-sized 3D characters greet visitors at The African American Museum in Philadelphia’s permanent exhibition, Audacious Freedom – African Americans in Philadelphia, 1776-1876. As they speak fervently about their lives, beliefs and aspirations in 18th-century Philadelphia, listeners are immersed in their world. The Museum is located in the City's Historic District, one block from Independence National Historic Park and an easy five block walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. |
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Brandywine Valley Wine Trail
For only $20.00 per person, you can visit and have a tasting at eight different wineries in the beatiful Brandywine Valley. And you get to keep your glass a remembrance of your visit here. Passports are good for one year from issuance so you can visit a few wineries plus some of the other notable attractions in the area and come back during a different season to do more wine tastings.
They also have special events throughout the year.
Passports are available from Glenn or Ashley. Be sure to check with wineries to see if passports are good for special events.
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No Planes, But Plenty of Trains and Automobiles!
Take a step back in time to a simpler age! Experience the turn of the twentieth century through the magic of steam locomotion at the beautiful Auburn Heights Preserve!
Enjoy a stroll, or sit under the spreading limbs of the mighty oaks and poplars which surround the estate grounds. Hop aboard the "First Bus" in Delaware -- A Stanley Mountain Wagon -- for a spin around the property in their fully restored 1915 Model 820 Mountain Wagon.
Or if you'd rather ride the train than the bus....
Step over to the station and board the 1/8 size live steam railway for a round trip on The Auburn Valley Railroad! The Auburn Valley boasts two mighty 4-8-4 'Northern' coal fired, live steam locomotives to speed you on your journey.
And when you get back to the station you won't want to miss seeing the largest collection of Stanley Steamers you're ever likely to see! Over a dozen Steamers -- All fully restored and in roadworthy condition. Don't miss them!
Pssssst! Don't tell anybody else but....there's free popcorn courtesy of their steam powered popper!
Especially For Children -
Rattlebox Pony and Nature Center -220 Wawa Road Wawa, Pa. 19063 610-358-4813
Appointments are absolutely required. Parents, you can drop your child off for a special day camp while visiting Hamanassett. For more information click here.
Painted turtle
Rattlebox Nature Center was conceived and created in response to an awareness that in our increasingly urban and technological society many children exist with little experience or appreciation of the animals with whom we share this planet and the natural world that surrounds us.
The goal of Rattlebox Nature Center is to provide individuals of all ages and capabilities with hands-on experience that will better their understanding of the critical role that animals play in the health and welfare of our world and to dispel false stereotypes and myths regarding their behavior and characteristics.
BLACKBERRY
Philadelphia Zoo - America's First Zoo!!! Conveniently located in Philadelphia's historic Fairmount Park and only 17 miles from Hamanassett, the Philadelphia Zoo is home to nearly 1,300 animals. In addition to visiting the animals you can soar 400 feet in the air on the Zooballoon, explore African Plains from a camel's back, and enjoy Bird Lake in a Swan Boat. Beat the heat with the zoo's misting stations. Call the zoo at 215-243-5235 and tell them which animals interest you and they will design a personal tour.
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Hamanassett B&B & Carriage House
15 minutes from Longwood Gardens (610) 459-3000 | Reservations (877) 836-8212 | Email: stay@hamanassett.comAshley Mon, Innkeeper | 
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