Attractions
Come early or stay late to enjoy all Delaware has to offer, including beaches. Visit the Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information.
Wilmington/Brandywine Valley Area
Riverfront Wilmington – Combining riverfront history with shopping, dining and entertainment.
Delaware History Trail - Spotlights 29 culturally significant locations throughout the state of Delaware, providing an educational adventure.
Nemours Estate – Built to resemble a French château, its 105 rooms on four floors occupy nearly 47,000 sq ft. on a 200-acre country estate with formal gardens.
Hagley Museum and Library – Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. The museum showcases early American industry and includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family.
Delaware Art Museum - Galleries featuring pre-Raphaelite art, Brandywine school illustrators & 9-acre sculpture garden.
Rockwood Park and Museum - Built between 1851 and 1854 by banker Joseph Shipley, this National Historic Place is an excellent example of Rural Gothic Revival architecture.
Delaware Children’s Museum - Riverfront museum features interactive exhibits & a climbing structure.
The Playhouse – Broadway musicals, stand-up comedy & concerts showcased in a luxe venue at the Hotel du Pont.
Grand Opera House – Performing arts venue with musical and variety acts.
Brandywine Zoo – This 12-acre zoo features red pandas, river otters, and other animals native to the Americas and the temperate areas of Asia.
Delaware Park & Casino - Multi-faceted gaming facility conveniently located minutes south of Wilmington
Delaware History Museum - Features permanent and changing exhibits that allow visitors a glimpse into Delaware’s past.
Longwood Gardens – Showcases more than 9,000 species and varieties of plants spread out across more than 1,000 acres of gardens and elaborate horticultural displays.
Brandywine River Museum of Art - The museum showcases the work of Andrew Wyeth, a major American realist painter, and his family.
Auburn Heights After Hours Program - Enjoy an evening in Auburn Valley State Park on Thursday, July 20 from 5-8 pm with a visit to the Marshall Steam Museum, along with games and food trucks.
Delaware Beaches
Delaware is home to six beach towns, each with their own style.
Note: During summer's high tourist season, many of the destinations below will likely require advanced reservations for hotels, transportation, etc.
Bethany Beach – Located approximately 100 miles from Wilmington, enjoy the ½ mile long boardwalk, unique shops, and restaurants in this quiet beach town.
Dewey Beach – Located approximately 100 miles from Wilmington, Dewey has beaches on one side, a broad bay on the other, and is perfect for people who enjoy water activities.
Fenwick Island – This laid-back beach town is located next to a state park and is the last town before crossing into Maryland.
Lewes Beach - Located where the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean meet, this beach is known for quiet strolls on boutique-filled streets and relaxing waterfront dining options.
Rehoboth Beach – The largest of all the Delaware beaches, Rehoboth has beautiful ocean views, an iconic boardwalk and Funland amusement park.
South Bethany Beach - Located approximately 110 miles from Wilmington, this intimate 1-mile beach is sometimes called one of Delaware’s “best kept secret”.