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Artistic Legacy Glimpse the South of France in the art and architecture of the Brandywine Valley. By BeTH d’addONO 118 march 2013 Welcome to the Brandywine Valley, rolling countryside that feels like the South of France, just 30 short miles from downtown Philadelphia. These green, rolling hills, etched by the meandering Brandywine River, have inspired visionaries, artists, and captains of industry. Here, two iconic families — the duPonts and the Wyeths — have shaped what you’ll see, touch, and experience in the Brandywine Valley. usairwaysmag.com Nemours Mansion and Gardens A visit to Nemours Mansion and Gardens offers a window on the past. Intellectual, artisan, and adviser to the king of France, Pierre Samuel duPont de Nemours found himself in the position of defending Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution. Amid the political unrest, duPont fled with his family to America. At the urging of his friend Thomas Jefferson, he settled in the Brandywine Valley, eventually founding a gunpowder works with his son, the beginnings of what would become the international duPont Company. A century later, his great-great-grandson Alfred I. duPont built a chateau in Wilmington for his wife Alicia and called it Nemours, in homage to his family roots. Inspired by the palace of Versailles, the 47,000-square-foot Nemours Mansion was designed by architects photos (clockwise from far left) courtesy of nemours mansion and gardens (3) and chester county conference and visitors bureau S tart with the legacy of an aristocratic French family. Add world-class gardens, wineries, dining, and museums, and you have the je ne sais quoi guaranteed to transport you to a happy place. http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - March 2013

US Airways - March 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Musical Pilgrimages
Hub Crawl: Denver Airport
Wine & Dine: Chef's Tables
Wine & Dine: Artisan Cheeses
Great Escapes: Cypress Inn
Adventure: Washington, DC by Bike
Great Escapes: The Gathering in Ireland
Adventure: Puerto Rico Golf
Charlotte EDC
Great Escapes: Barcelo Hotels and Resorts
Gear Up: The Smart Kitchen
Travel Feature: The Rome Less Traveled
US Airways Feature: Order Up!
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
From Philly, With Love
Route of Discovery: San Luis Obispo, California
Atlantic 10 Conference
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - March 2013