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The Atlas/Delaware/Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway (DE-52 / DE-100)

Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway (DE-52 / DE-100)

A 12.25-mile Y-shaped National Scenic Byway running north from Rodney Square in Wilmington to the Pennsylvania state line through northern New Castle County. The main arm follows DE-52 (Kennett Pike) through the wooded estate corridors of Greenville and Centerville, passing Winterthur Museum, Hagley Museum, Nemours Mansion, and Brandywine Creek State Park. The shorter alternate arm branches off along DE-100 (Montchanin Road) through the village of Montchanin. Rolling hills and canopied curves through the historic Du Pont 'Chateau Country' make this the most technically engaging riding in an otherwise flat state. Designated a Delaware Byway in 2002 and a Federal National Scenic Byway in 2005.

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