If you are spending New Year`s Eve in the United States of America, there is a lot you can do in some of the most popular cities in the country.

However, if you are in or closer to Philly and want to try out something different, then you can always explore the countryside of Philadelphia, which is located just a short drive away from the city. It is a charming holiday escape with unique New Year celebrations and experiences for all.

Mushroom drop at Kennett Square 
Kennett Square is renowned both as the home of Longwood Gardens, one of the world’s great gardens, and as the ‘Mushroom capital of the world`; over 60 per cent of the country’s mushroom crop is from this region. It is a magical place to celebrate the arrival of 2026. Visit the delightful town of Kennett Square for a celebration like no other. Times Square might drop a regular old ball, but not Kennett Square, they drop a mushroom. “Midnight in the Square” is a joyous holiday celebration with music, food, and fun, leading up to midnight.  As revellers count down, the 8-foot, 700-pound, lighted stainless-steel mushroom is lowered 80 feet to welcome the New Year.