Brandywine Creek State Park

"In the hustle and bustle of Wilmington, Delaware, it's easy to miss a lush park chock-full of over 930 acres of trails, creeks, meadows, and more. But just 6 miles from the city is Brandywine Creek State Park, an urban respite that was once an estate owned by the du Pont family. Today, visitors can enjoy memories of the old estate through the park's Piedmont stone walls, created by Italian masons. Of course, the real appeal is Brandywine Creek State Park's connection to nature, achieved through its many plant species and trees like oaks and sycamores. Read More: https://www.explore.com/1652063/most-underrated-state-parks-east-coast/"