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Swage block - Winterthur Museum and Country Estate - Winterthur DE (7655733008)📷 Esther Westerveld from Haarlemmermeer, Nederland, CC BY 2.0

Winterthur

Winterthur, DE

History

Henry Francis du Pont’s country estate with a huge collection of American decorative arts and a naturalistic garden best in spring.

Nearest town
Winterthur, DE
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.8050, -75.6010

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Brandywine Valley gardens and du Pont estates – Muhlenberg Huts at sunrise© Thomas · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Themed road trips

Brandywine Valley gardens and du Pont estates

74 mi8 stops2 days

Nearby

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Brandywine Creek State Park

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Hagley Museum – a row of houses with a clock tower on topPhoto by Praswin Prakashan on Unsplash
History

Hagley Museum

Wilmington, DE
Brandywine Museum of Art – 'Brandywine River Museum of Art' -- Chadds Ford (PA) September 2016 (29985057902)© Ron Cogswell from Arlington, Virginia, USA · CC BY 2.0
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Brandywine Museum of Art

Chadds Ford, PA
Longwood Gardens – green grass field with fountain in the middle of the forestPhoto by James Lewis on Unsplash
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Longwood Gardens

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Campsites nearby

  • Philadelphia/West Chester KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Winterthur
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  • Brandywine Creek CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Winterthur
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  • Woodlands Camping ResortCampsite
    22 mi from Winterthur
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Birchview Farm CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Winterthur
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  • Hidden Acres CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    22 mi from Winterthur
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  • Oma's Family CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Winterthur
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All campsites in Delaware · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Winterthur?

Winterthur is in Winterthur, DE, at GPS 39.8050, -75.6010. It is about 7 mi from Kennett Square.

Can you camp near Winterthur?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Country Center, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Winterthur?

Winterthur is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Brandywine Valley gardens and du Pont estates.

What is there to see near Winterthur?

Places worth a stop nearby: Brandywine Creek State Park (2 mi), Hagley Museum (3 mi), Brandywine Museum of Art (5 mi) and Longwood Gardens (6 mi).

When is the best time to visit Winterthur?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)