Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s countryside and is known for wide-open spaces and beaucolic rolling hills. Agriculture is a top economic driver in a region that’s known for its bounty, including producing the majority of America’s mushroom crop. Flora and fauna thrive, as Greater Philadelphia boasts more than 30 public gardens within 30 miles, including world-renowned Longwood Gardens.ย Vineyards and craft breweries line the countryside, producing delightful spirits.ย Along a beautiful river, art and nature merge at The Brandywine River Museum of Art.