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In 1906, Pierre S. du Pont purchased the Peirce Arboretum to save its trees from being cut for lumber. Over the next nearly half century, Mr. du Pont developed Longwood Gardens into what it is today, a magnificent horticultural showplace. Longwood Gardens now encompasses 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows, with over 11,000 types of plants, more fountains than any other garden in the US, educational and visitor programming, and over 400 performances a year.
Longwood Gardens is sure to delight anyone who loves exquisite flowers, majestic trees, and opulent architecture. Here, amid 1,050 acres with 20 indoor and 20 outdoor gardens, you’ll find beauty at every turn.
Be prepared for quite a bit of walking, though there are also many places to sit down and rest.