"Winterthur, An American Country Estate!" Winterthur by tpangelinan

Winterthur Travel Guide: 25 reviews and 59 photos

Welcome to Winterthur

H. F. du Pont & his father created this estate in the early 20th century ( 1880-1969 ) Winterthur was designed like old European country style homes. This wonderful mansion is filled with antiques, beautiful gardens and landscape. It also has a nationally renowned research library.

Take a walk through a wonderful old du Pont Estate

Museum Store

Many events to enjoy, A wonderful Craft Festival & symphony Concert on Labor Day each year, There are beautiful galleries, Museum store, garden Cafeteria, a touch it room and The Enchanted Woods for children, and the garden tram tour.

Beautiful vews every where

Stairs to the East Terrace

Henry Francis du Pont expanded the home in the late 1920's, he want to preserve many of the fine old tulip-poplar & American Beech tree as he could. Along with the Landscaper Marian Coffin they created the East Terrace, complete with formal garden, stone balustrades and summerhouse.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful old American Country Estate, wonderful gardens
Cons:None!
In a nutshell:A wonderful place to visit!

Last visit to Winterthur: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Oct 4, 2003
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Reviews (17)

Campbell Soup Tureen collection Things to Do (6)

This tureen Was made in France or Italy between 1720 & 1750, said to have been made for Prince Marc de Beauvan-Craon.... more travel advice

Water Lilies Off The Beaten Path (4)

Pretty water lillies, little frogs and fish! The pond is full of all kinds of critters including turtles. It is very... more travel advice

Over all view map Favorites (4)

Getting a map at the visitor center or the main entrance to the museum is a handy thing to have, there is a lot of... more travel advice

Many great fountains! Things to Do (6)

Al the gardens are full of beautiful European fountains and statues. Take a walk through the many gardens and enjoy the... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Air conditioned Shuttles
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Stephen-KarenConn Dec 13, 2006 at 2:22 PM

What a beautiful place! Thanks for introducing it to me. My list of places to visit just keeps growing.
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zanzooni Nov 16, 2005 at 7:49 PM

My Granny lived on one of the Dupont's estates, right next to the Wyeth's....I remember vividly going to Winterthur as a young woman, and fallin' in love with Andrew artistic abilities. NC is also one of my favs, as well as Jaime. I do have a story.~
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807Wheaton Apr 10, 2005 at 7:20 PM

Hi. This is one of my favorite places to visit. I think it's a wonderful place and you've captured it beautifully. Regards.....Marcia
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M0B1US Jun 3, 2004 at 7:00 PM

Heard great stories about this place over the years - the tureens alone are worth the visit! ;-)
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globetrott Sep 30, 2003 at 1:40 PM

What a lovely place and great pics !
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bugalugs Sep 27, 2003 at 9:56 AM

a nice visit to this lovely place, and such lovely buildings and gardens
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herzog63 Sep 25, 2003 at 2:52 PM

Souper page!! LOL
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Sweetberry1 Sep 23, 2003 at 6:36 PM

Gosh.. those soup toureens are incredible.. Excellent page and photos.. ;-)
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kaloz Sep 22, 2003 at 8:42 PM

How was the soup?
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unravelau Sep 19, 2003 at 3:35 PM

Great page Terry, I particularly liked the opening lake shot with the Swan.........lovely.... and overall a very informative page with lovely photos and helpful tips. Thank you.