Emerge in the beautiful bed of flowers at Winterthur Museum and Gardens — Winterthur

The unique museum was the former residence of American horticulture Henry Francis du Pont and has been open since 1951. The 175 room exhibitions at Winterthur contain rare works of art, antiquities, and furniture.

This museum is home to more than 80,000 objects and one of the most significant Americana collections in the nation. Additionally, the museum has a botanical garden with international trees and plants. Visit the museum and be awed by the magnificent collection of ornamental arts. Then, explore the estate's jaw-dropping gardens, which appear to go on forever. Check to visit the Enchanted Woods if you're traveling with kids.

This 1,000-acre 1837 estate, which was formerly a part of the Du Pont empire, will open your eyes if you've ever wondered how the other half lives. Visit Paul Revere's tankards, admire George Washington's crockery, explore limitless acres of breathtaking gardens, and discover your fairy muse in the Enchanted Woods. The proverb "keeping up with the Joneses" really should be "keeping up with the Du Ponts," as one tram driver observed.

• Address: 5105 Kennett PikeWinterthur, DE 19735

• Phone: (800) 448-3883