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Wilmington Delaware Attractions

Wilmington is 30 minutes away from Philadelphia, 90 minutes away from Baltimore Maryland and it is midway between New York City and Washington DC. The city is on Amtrak and I-95.

Wilmington offers a lot of entertainment. There are casinos for gaming, historic landmarks, parks, a zoo, museums, golf, arts and culture and so much more. Don't forget to try a sub sandwich or steak sandwich at one of the local restaurants. They are the best.

For lodging see Wilmington hotels

Wilmington DE Attractions

  • Brandywine Valley
  • Wilmington Riverfront
  • DuPont estates
  • Nightlife
  • Theater
  • Gaming
  • Casinos
  • Horse Racing
  • Slots
  • Hiking
  • Shopping
  • Cruise the Delaware River

List of Wilmington Attractions

  • Delaware Park
  • slot machines
  • Live Thoroughbred horse racing from April through November
  • Harness Racing
  • shopping
  • Delaware Museum of Natural History
  • Classes
  • Exhibits
  • Dinosaurs
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • African Water Hole
  • Museum Store
  • Picnic Areas
  • Delaware Center for performing arts
  • Grand Opera House
  • Victorian theater
  • hosts the Delaware Symphony Orchestra
  • Major Dance Companies
  • Performances by world famous acts
  • Baby Grand
  • 300 seat theater
  • Art films
  • Local dinner theaters
  • Ardentown's New Candlelight Theatre
  • Wilmington's Three Little Bakers Theatre
  • Christina Cultural Arts Center
  • Arts Exhibits
  • Historical Society of Delaware
  • Delawre History Museum
  • Old Town Hall
  • Kids museum
  • Research Library
  • Hagley Museum - DuPont Gunpowder Mills
  • Historic Site established 200 years ago by Eleuthere Irenee du Pont de Nemours
  • Self-guided tours or Narrated bus tours
  • Interpreters in period dress
  • 19th century house
  • Gardens
  • Winterthur Mansion - museum
  • Tram ride around estate
  • Gardens
  • Antiques
  • Nemours Country Estate
  • 300 acre country estate
  • Formal gardens
  • Louis XVI Chateau
  • Built by Alfred I. DuPont in 1910
  • Wilmington and Western Railroad
  • Steam and Diesel Powered Train Tours
  • Through Red Clay Valley
  • Beautiful in Autumn when leaves change
  • Golf
  • Delcastle Course
  • Rock Manor
  • Ed Porky Oliver Golf Course
  • White Clay Creek Country Club
  • Delaware Park
  • Three Little Bakers country Club
  • Baseball Park
  • Frawley Stadium
  • Home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks Baseball team
  • Picnic areas
  • 6500 seat stadium
  • Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
  • Brandywine Zoo
  • Inside Brandywine Park
  • Landscaped acres
  • 150 animals
  • Tigers
  • Learning Programs for all ages
  • Shopping
  • Tax Free
  • Concord Mal
  • Antique Shops
  • Riverfront Market
  • Shipyard Shops complex
  • Wilmington Riverfront
  • Outlet Shopping for Designer Clothing

Outside Wilmington

  • Claymont
  • The Robinson House
  • Near Wilmington
  • Built 1723
  • George Washington, Lafayette slept here
  • For lodging see Claymont Hotels
  • Bear
  • near Wilmington
  • Mansion House Farm
  • Hayrides
  • Country Store
  • Produce
  • Flowers
  • Plants
  • Crafts

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