A visit to the Bucks County Countryside is the perfect complement to your visit to the historic city of Philadelphia. Bucks County exudes arts, culture and history. To appreciate its richness, plan to visit the area's renowned James A. Michener Art Museum, the historic Mercer Museum and the Crossing Vineyards, Pennsylvania's premier boutique winery.
The James A. Michener Art Museum, named in honor of the Pulitzer Prize Author, opened in 1988. Originally a prison built in 1884, the building has been transformed into a welcoming center of culture and beauty. It showcases a world class collection of Pennsylvania Impressionism and features the unique Nakashima Reading Room, a traditional Japanese style room, a spectacular 22 foot mural by Daniel Garber entitled "A Wooded Watershed" and an inviting and inspirational outdoor sculpture garden.
Your package includes General Admission to the Michener Museum and a Gift with Purchase in the Museum Shop.
The Michener Art Museum is located at 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901. Hours are 10AM to 4:30PM Tuesday through Friday, 10AM to 5PM Saturday and Twelve Noon to 5PM on Sundays. Closed Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Phone: 215-340-9800, Ext. 151. www.michenerartmuseum.org
On your visit to the Mercer Museum, you will step back in time as you enter this six-story concrete castle which houses over 40,000 remarkable artifacts of early America. Included in this National Historic landmark is a Conestoga wagon, a horse-drawn carriage and an antique fire engine suspended overhead along with a vast collection of tools used in Early American crafts and trades.
Your package includes entrance to the Mercer Museum and a Gift with Purchase in the Museum Gift Shop.
The Mercer Museum is located at 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10AM to 5PM, Tuesdays, 10AM - 9PM, Sundays, Noon to 5PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Phone: 215-345-0210. www.mercermuseum.org
A perfect complement to your visit to Bucks County is to spend a relaxing afternoon at Crossing Vineyards Winery located on a two-hundred year old Bucks County Estate. The vineyard is less than a mile from where George Washington crossed the Delaware in 1776 and is "Revolutionary" in its dedication to promoting sustainable agriculture. You'll have an opportunity to meet the dynamic young winemaker and sample the "fruits of their vines" as you tour the winery, sample the various vintages and enjoy your lunch in the private tasting room or on the patio with vineyard views.
Your package includes a tour of this charming winery, a wine tasting, a specially prepared gourmet picnic lunch with a complementary glass of wine and a souvenir wine glass etched with the winery's logo.
Crossing Vineyards is located at 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977. The winery is open daily from noon to 6PM except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Phone: 215-493-6500, ext. 19. www.crossingvineyards.com Call at least three days in advance for reservations.
Michener Art Museum
138 South Pine Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-340-9800, ext. 151 www.michenerartmuseum.org
Mercer Museum
84 South Pine Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-345-0210 www.mercermuseum.org
Crossing Vineyards and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
215-493-6500, ext. 19 www.crossingvineyards.com
Great Gardens, Magnificent Mansions & Wonderful Wines
$51 per person
On your visit to Philadelphia, be sure to include a scenic drive into the countryside to see the renowned mansions and beautiful gardens of the du Pont family. Plan to tour three of their magnificent homes - Hagley Museum and Library, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, and Longwood Gardens. Also include a stop at the nearby Chaddsford Winery to enjoy a sampling of wines from one of Pennsylvania's most highly regarded wineries.
This unique package, Great Gardens, Magnificent Mansions & Wonderful Wines, offers you an opportunity to experience unique insights into the lifestyle of the du Pont family, one of America's most prominent families and founders of one of America's most successful corporations.
Hagley Museum and Library is where the du Pont story begins. Experience the magic of this 235-acre site on the Brandywine River where a visit to the first family residence and a walk through the remains of the original Du Pont gunpowder mills brings to life an amazing and important story in American history.
Your visit to Hagley Museum and Library would not be complete without a stop at the Hagley Store. Located in a historic building once used for cotton and wool picking, the store offers a shopping experience touched with nineteenth-century Americana.
The Hagley Museum and Library is located at 200 Hagley Road (Off Route 141, east of Route 100), Wilmington, Delaware, 19807. From Mid March through January 1, the museum is open daily 9:30AM to 4:30PM. January 2 through mid-March, the museum is open for one guided tour at 1:30PM, Monday through Friday and 9:30AM to 4:30PM Saturdays and Sundays. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Call for library and special exhibit hours. Phone: 302-658-2400. www.hagley.org.
Your Package includes Admission to Hagley Museum and Library and a 10% Tax Free Discount at the Hagley Store. (There is no sales tax in Delaware.)
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont, an avid antiques collector and horticulturist. Upon your arrival, you will receive a special gift from Winterthur, a copy of one of Winterthur's books, "Discovering the Winterthur Garden."
With your Winterthur Garden & Galleries Pass, enjoy this incomparable blend of beauty and history in the estate's gardens and the gallery which features American antiques circa 1640 through 1860. Also enjoy riding the tram, visiting the Enchanted Woods™ children's garden, shopping, and dining on the grounds.
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate is located at 5105 Kennett Pike, (Route 52), Winterthur, Delaware, 19735. Open Tuesdays through Sunday, 10AM to 5PM. Closed Mondays (except holidays and during Yuletide), Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Phone: 302-888-4600. www.winterthur.org.
Your Package includes Admission to the Winterthur Museum & Country Estate and a complimentary copy of "Discovering the Winterthur Garden."
Longwood Gardens is one of the world's premier horticultural displays. Founded by Pierre du Pont in 1906, Longwood combines horticulture, architecture, theatre, and music into a unique garden experience. Eleven thousand different types of plants flourish throughout 1,050 acres of formal gardens, fountains, idea gardens, meadows and woodlands, with nearly four acres inside the Conservatory.
Stop by the Longwood Gardens Shop to take advantage of your 10% discount on your purchase with this package.
Your package includes Admission to Longwood Gardens and a 10% discount on merchandise in the Longwood Gardens Shop.
Longwood Gardens is located at 1001 Longwood Road (US Route 1), Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348. Open 9 am - 5 pm every day; however, frequently open evenings during summer and Christmas season. Phone: 610-388-1000, ext. 100. www.longwoodgardens.org.
Your Package includes Admission to Longwood Gardens and a 10% discount at the Longwood Gardens Shop.
Indulge in luxurious award winning chardonnays, pinot grigios, cabernets, pinot noirs and other wine varieties at Chaddsford Winery. Housed in a charming 17th Century Colonial barn in the Brandywine Valley, this is Pennsylvania's largest, most recognized winery.
Chaddsford Winery is located near Longwood Gardens at 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19371. Open daily Noon to 6PM except Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Phone: 610-388-6221. www.chaddsford.com. Groups more than 10 must make reservations.
Your Package includes a tour of Chaddsford Winery's winemaking and barrel-aging cellars and a tasting of premium regional wines. The tasting features a selection of eight wines, from white to red and dry to sweet. A complementary Chaddsford insignia wine glass is your gift with this package.
Hagley Museum and Library
200 Hagley Road (Off Route 141, east of Route 100)
Wilmington, Delaware, 19807
302-658-2400 www.hagley.org
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
5105 Kennett Pike, (Route 52)
Winterthur, Delaware, 19735
302-888-4600 www.winterthur.org
Walk n' Wok
Chinatown's History, Culture, Food & More $57 per person
Walk n' Wok is an entertaining insider's tour to learn about the history, culture and food of Chinatown conducted by Chef Joseph Poon.
Chef Poon is a celebrity chef who has been featured on the Tonight Show, the Ellen DeGeneres Show and the TV Food Network. He is known for his fun and insightful walking tour of Chinatown and his creative approach to Asian-Fusion cooking. His latest cookbook is "Life is Short: Cooking is Fun" and guests will be offered a special discount on an autographed copy of the book.
Your Walk n' Wok tour begins with Chef Joseph Poon taking you on an insider's walking tour of his community, which includes visits to a fortune cookie factory, Chinese herbal medicine shop, Chinese place of worship, a Chinese bakery, Asian grocery store, book store & more. During your walk, you will be entertained by Chef Poon's many stories about the heritage and culture of the community and each guest will receive many complimentary gifts and samples from the charming tour stops along the route.
After the tour, Chef Poon's team will serve you a five course lunch or dinner (depending upon the time of the tour), featuring a unique Chinese fruit and vegetable carving lesson with Chef Poon.
Your tour begins at Chef Joseph Poon's Kitchen which is located at 1010 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107. It is available Saturdays throughout the year, except some holidays. Call for availability. Phone: 215-928-9333. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance.
A Five Course Lunch or Dinner at Chef Joseph Poon's Kitchen
A Carving Lesson of Chinese Fruits and Vegetables
An Insider's walking tour of Chinatown, conducted by Chef Poon that includes visits to a fortune cookie factory, Chinese herbal medicine shop, Chinese place of worship, a Chinese bakery, Asian grocery story, book store & more
Complimentary Gifts from many of the tour stops along the route
Special Discount on an Autographed Copy of Chef Poon's book, "Life is Short: Cooking is Fun"
Note: Plan on your tour lasting 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes for your tour. The tour involves stops within a 3 to 4 block radius of the Chef's Kitchen. Tours will continue to go out during moderate rain or snow. In the event of severe rain or snow storms, the tour may have to be rescheduled for a later date.
Chef Joseph Poon
1010 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-928-9333
A Private Tour of the Brandywine Valley A Connoissuer Collection Package offered by Culture Tours and More. $1,940 for Two Guests
Meet your private car and guide and depart for a day in the beautiful Brandywine
Valley, a region renowned for its fine gardens and museums. Two famous families -
Wyeth and du Pont - have left their mark on this charming region.
This unique Private Tour of Brandywine Valley offers you an insiders view of the Wyeths and duPonts and their role in defining this charming region. With your knowledgable personal guide, you'll enjoy having an up close and personal opportunity to learn about the unique history of the region, tour the impressive Brandywine River Museum's art collection with Victoria Wyeth and gain a greater appreciation of the remarkable Longwood Gardens created by the duPonts... all with the comfort and convenience of your private car and driver.
Your first stop is the Brandywine River Museum, a Civil War-era gristmill
converted into a modern museum showcasing American art. The museum houses
one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of works by N.C., Andrew and
Jamie Wyeth.
Victoria Wyeth, granddaughter of Andrew Wyeth will lead you on a private tour of the
museum. You will also have the opportunity to visit the home and studio of her
great-grandfather, N.C. Wyeth.
Enjoy lunch at an historic private club, "Owls Nest", set amid the rolling countryside of northern Delaware. The imposing main building was built in 1916 as the private estate of Eugene du Pont, and was the setting for the wedding of Eugene's daughter, Ethel, to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. in 1937.
Following lunch, you'll be driven to Longwood Gardens, where the Director of Landscaping will greet you and lead you on a tour of this once private estate of Pierre S. du Pont. Today, Longwood is regarded as one of the world's great gardens with more than 1,000 acres of formal gardens, woodlands, and meadows, including 20 outdoor gardens
and 20 indoor gardens housed in 4 acres of greenhouses. More than 11,000 different
plant species can be found at Longwood.
The Private Brandywine Region Package is available year round except on holidays, pending availability of all components of the tour. If a portion of the tour is unavailable for the requested date, you have the flexibility to accept the program with changes/substitutions or to schedule another date where all components can be fulfilled.
You will be picked up at your hotel or other confirmed and agreed upon destination within the Greater Philadelphia area between 9:00AM to 10:00AM and returned to your
Destination approximately 7 hours later. For additional information about the tour, call 215-790-9901 or e-mail connoisseur@philahospitality.org. For additional information about the Brandywine Region, visit www.gophillie.com
Reservations must be made 14 days in advance by calling 215-790-9901
during business hours, 9:00AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday.
The Michener Art Museum is located at 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901.
A perfect complement to your visit to Bucks County is to spend a relaxing afternoon at Crossing Vineyards Winery located on a two-hundred year old Bucks County Estate. The vineyard is less than a mile from where George Washington crossed the Delaware in 1776 and is "Revolutionary" in its dedication to promoting sustainable agriculture. You'll have an opportunity to meet the dynamic young winemaker and sample the "fruits of their vines" as you tour the winery, sample the various vintages and enjoy your lunch in the private tasting room or on the patio with vineyard views.
Your visit to Hagley Museum and Library would not be complete without a stop at the Hagley Store. Located in a historic building once used for cotton and wool picking, the store offers a shopping experience touched with nineteenth-century Americana.
Your Package includes Admission to the Winterthur Museum & Country Estate and a complimentary copy of "Discovering the Winterthur Garden."
Longwood Gardens is located at 1001 Longwood Road (US Route 1), Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348. Open 9 am - 5 pm every day; however, frequently open evenings during summer and Christmas season. Phone: 610-388-1000, ext. 100. 
For more information on Chef Poon, visit 
Following lunch, you'll be driven to Longwood Gardens, where the Director of Landscaping will greet you and lead you on a tour of this once private estate of Pierre S. du Pont. Today, Longwood is regarded as one of the world's great gardens with more than 1,000 acres of formal gardens, woodlands, and meadows, including 20 outdoor gardens
and 20 indoor gardens housed in 4 acres of greenhouses. More than 11,000 different
plant species can be found at Longwood.
