The best cycling routes around Cheyney University

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Beaver Valley is a beautiful, bucolic area that spans the Pennsylvania-Delaware border in Delaware County, PA, and New Castle County, DE. Much of this area falls within the First State National Historical Park and is adjacent to Brandywine Creek State Park, which you can walk to via scenic hiking trails. Most of these trails are open for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birdwatching, and cross-country skiing. Birders often come to the area to observe numerous migratory and resident bird species. This is a fantastic, beautiful place to explore when visiting Brandywine Creek State Park or First State National Historical Park; if you hike up to Beaver Valley, you can tell people that you've walked to Pennsylvania!

Brandywine Trail is one of the most popular trails in the Brandywine Creek State Park. This trail parallels the eastern side of the river through the trees with several trails intersecting it, allowing you to make hikes of almost any length. If you wish to get closer to the water on hot summer days, you can take connector trails to the Creekside Trail, which is just a few hundred yards closer to the river.

Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn, Delaware, is home to the historic Marshall Mansion and the Auburn Heights Preserve, where visitors can tour the grand estate. The Marshall Steam Museum is another highlight, featuring interactive exhibits and educational programs that delve into the history of steam technology and transportation. The park also has scenic walking trails are perfect for hiking and biking, providing beautiful views and opportunities for bird watching. You can also hike from the park up to Marshall Bridge Preserve, which features hiking trails in the neighboring state of Pennsylvania!

Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a premier museum of American decorative arts and boasts one of the finest collections in the country. Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, it spans nearly 1,000 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands, and gardens. The museum's collection includes approximately 90,000 objects, with a focus on decorative and fine arts from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Winterthur's 175-room mansion, designed to resemble an 18th-century English country house, showcases period rooms furnished with antiques and historically significant artifacts. Winterthur also serves as a leading center for research and education in American art and culture, housing an extensive library and providing scholarly resources. The institution offers numerous educational programs, special exhibitions, and events throughout the year, attracting scholars, students, and tourists alike. Visitors can and should explore the gardens and extensive grounds, which are included in your admissions ticket.

Ashland Nature Center, which also serves as the Delaware Nature Society’s headquarters, spans 130 acres in the Red Clay Valley. Open year-round, it features woodlands, meadows, marshes, and 4 miles of nature trails, including the popular Succession Loop. Visitors can enjoy educational programs, a picnic area, and wildlife observation at the Hawk Watch, Butterfly Habitat, Bird Blind, and the Hummingbird Haven. The center offers nature activities for all ages, including school and group programs, and facility rentals for events. The park is also pet-friendly and provides scenic views of the Red Clay Creek.