Guidebook for Hockessin
Sightseeing
One of the top Botanic Gardens in the US with amazing indoor and outdoor plant exhibits, seasonal gardens, lovely walkways, and a beautiful mansion. There is also a beer garden and a restaurant. Check their web site for events and concerts.
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Giardini di Longwood
1001 Longwood RdOne of the top Botanic Gardens in the US with amazing indoor and outdoor plant exhibits, seasonal gardens, lovely walkways, and a beautiful mansion. There is also a beer garden and a restaurant. Check their web site for events and concerts.
The Winterthur estate at www.Winterthur.org has a lot to offer; the vast and well appointed mansion often includes special exhibits. The current exhibit through January 7th, 2018 is about forgeries and counterfit objects, including a fake Babe Ruth baseball glove that sold for $200,000, faux fashion and fake vintage wines.
On a sunny day, their gardens and the beautiful landscape makes a visit even more worth while.
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Winterthur
The Winterthur estate at www.Winterthur.org has a lot to offer; the vast and well appointed mansion often includes special exhibits. The current exhibit through January 7th, 2018 is about forgeries and counterfit objects, including a fake Babe Ruth baseball glove that sold for $200,000, faux fashion and fake vintage wines.
On a sunny day, their gardens and the beautiful landscape makes a visit even more worth while.
Essentials
If you care about healthy local foods, don't miss this place! It is our nearest grocery store. The store is owned by a wonderful couple who truly care about what they sell, with a focus on good choices in regards to fair trade, good farming practices and healthy eating. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Hours are Monday - Saturday 9 am - 7 pm. Closed Sundays.
Harvest Market Natural Foods
7417 Lancaster PikeIf you care about healthy local foods, don't miss this place! It is our nearest grocery store. The store is owned by a wonderful couple who truly care about what they sell, with a focus on good choices in regards to fair trade, good farming practices and healthy eating. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Hours are Monday - Saturday 9 am - 7 pm. Closed Sundays.
ACME Markets
4720 Limestone RdA regular grocery store with a fairly large selection.
Great store, but it is approximately 20-25 minutes away.
Note: Trader Joe's in Delaware do not carry alcohol.
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Trader Joe's
5605 Concord PikeGreat store, but it is approximately 20-25 minutes away.
Note: Trader Joe's in Delaware do not carry alcohol.
Everything Else
Hockessin Liquor
727 Ace Memorial DrThis is a good local liquor store, minutes away, with a fairly good wine selection.
Shopping
If you are interested in gardening, take the time to visit Gateway. It is a unique and lovely locally owned garden center. The staff, many of whom have attended extensive training programs at Longwood Gardens, are incredibly knowledgeable and enjoy answering all your questions whether you are shopping or just browsing.
Gateway Garden Center
7277 Lancaster PikeIf you are interested in gardening, take the time to visit Gateway. It is a unique and lovely locally owned garden center. The staff, many of whom have attended extensive training programs at Longwood Gardens, are incredibly knowledgeable and enjoy answering all your questions whether you are shopping or just browsing.
Need a gift? Care about birds? Pop in and meet the owners and staff of this lovely store for all things relating to birds, from earrings or decorative items to birdfeeders and food. A fun little store with great staff!
Wild Birds Unlimited
7411 Lancaster PikeNeed a gift? Care about birds? Pop in and meet the owners and staff of this lovely store for all things relating to birds, from earrings or decorative items to birdfeeders and food. A fun little store with great staff!
art museums
Museo d'Arte del Fiume Brandywine
1 Hoffmans Mill RdMuseo d'Arte del Fiume Brandywine
1 Hoffmans Mill Rd