Pennsylvania makes exploring so easy. Where the challenge lies, however, is there’s so much to do that we often have a time tough deciding where to go next. A day trip to a small town is an idyllic way to while away a day, and you won’t find a more enchanting spot than the community of Kennett Square in Pennsylvania. Go for a day, or spend a weekend in this vibrant suburb of Philadelphia.

Tucked in the Brandywine Valley, the charming small town of Kennett Square, home to just under 6,000 residents, is perhaps best known as the Mushroom Capital of the World.
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The area now known as Kennett Square started as the home of members of the Lenape Tribe. Later, during the American Revolution, the British camped in the area.
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Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, Kennett Square draws visitors for a variety of reasons, including as the home of Pennsylvania’s most recognizable gardens.
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A popular destination year-round, Longwood Gardens spans approximately 200 acres. A stroll through the area will take you along a meandering path past meadows, gardens, and fountains.
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For an absolutely enchanting experience, visit Longwood Gardens during the holiday season. A Longwood Christmas runs from mid-November through early January each year.
If you’re in the area in early September, make sure you stop by for the annual edition of the Mushroom Festival.
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Kennett Square is known for producing an estimated 60 percent of the mushrooms in the United States to the tune of a half million mushrooms each year.
The family-friendly festival features a full menu of fun, including activities for kids, a chopped mushroom contest, a mushroom picking contest, and a mushroom eating contest.
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If you love mushrooms, be sure to stop by the Mushroom Cap, a mushroom-themed store in Kennett Square, too.
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Kennett Square hosts a variety of events throughout the year – from Kennett Summerfest to Third Thursdays on State Street.
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While you’re in town, explore the many shops and restaurants. You’ll find a little bit of everything – American, Italian, Thai, and Mexican – at the eclectic collection of restaurants.
Learn more on the official Facebook page of Visit Kennett Square.
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Have you been to the enchanting community of Kennett Square in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Gear up for your next visit with some cool mushroom decor. Then, if you’re up for more exploring, check out these historic towns in Pennsylvania.

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