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Scenic and Historic Highways

yellow flowers - Photo by Tim O’Brien, Graphics Specialist, Department of Transportation.  Covered bridge - Photo by Professor David Mills, University of Delaware.  Autumn leaves - Photo by the Kennett Pike Association. City street - Photo by the Center for Historic Architecture and Design, University of Delaware.

Quick Facts

Length: 12.25 miles

Boundary: From the Rodney Square in Wilmington traveling through Routes 52 and 100 up to the Delaware-Pennsylvania State Line.

Date Designated a State Scenic and Historic Highway:  6/25/02

Time required to drive the route: about 1 hour

Time required to enjoy the amenities the Byway has to offer: 2-3 days

Byway Contact:
Gail Van Gilder
Delaware Greenways
100 W 10th St
P O Box 2095
Gvangilder@comcast.net
Phone: (302)655-7275
Fax: (302)655-7274

 

Hotel du Pont/du Pont Theatre

Built in 1913, on Rodney Square as part of the du Pont Company headquarters, the landmark hotel was conceived by Pierre S. du Pont. With its elegant old world lobby, opulent Gold Ballroom and ornate Green Room, it is considered one of the finest examples of European craftsmanship in North America. It incorporates the du Pont Theatre presenting Broadway shows and paintings by world-renowned Brandywine artists. Received AAA Four Diamond Award.

Read about more interesting places to visit along the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway...

 
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Program Information
 
Public Feedback
Contact:  Public Relations
Phone:  302-760-2080
1-800-652-5600(in-state only)
email:dot-public-relations
@state.de.us


Program Contact:
Maria Andaya,
Project Planner
Phone: 302-739-2128
E-mail:
maria.andaya@state.de.us
 
Last Updated: Thursday, 25-Oct-2007 13:14:13 Eastern Daylight Time
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