Now that your family has dispersed from the dining room table on Thanksgiving Day, and have made the trek back to their respective residences after scouring Greater Wilmington's tax-free shopping for Black Friday deals, it's time to make the BIG decision - Artificial or Real?

How much thought goes into your tree selection? Is it an annual event? Does the family go over the river and through the woods in search of the perfect tree? Or do you like the Charlie Brown variety? Whatever your taste in Christmas trees is, there is no question that the search for a tree can be a tradition like no other.

And, just down the road in Middletown, DE is the perfect place to start a new tradition, or carry on with the old - Coleman's Christmas Tree Farm. You'll be sure to make memories with your family on this 300+ Acre Christmas Tree Farm that also features a Bake Shop, visits from Santa Claus, and free hayrides on Saturday & Sunday.

Coleman's is open 8am to 5pm daily and will be open on Christmas day!

- The Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Coleman's Christmas Tree Farm

550 Silver Run Road Middletown, DE 19709

Phone: 302-378-8949
Phone: 302-378-1990

With this week's arrival of Thanksgiving, so comes the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Soon everyone is running from one end of town to the other, out & about with friends and family, a lunch here, a dinner there, shopping, holiday events and so much more.  How can you, your guests and all the out-of-town visitors know where to start?

Easy.  VisitWilmingtonDE.com. The official website of the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau is now optimized mobile web browsing. Residents and visitors alike can access the website while on the go this holiday season. The mobile site offers everything from comprehensive dining choices, festivals and fundraising events to museum exhibitions, theatrical performances and all the latest community events and happenings for the holidays.

Remember VisitWilmingtonDE.com this holiday season - it's your 24 hour concierge that's right in your pocket.

Howard Pyle, a Wilmington native, once was one of America's popular Illustrators and storytellers of his time. His image now lives on through illustration scholars and enthusiasts and unfortunately he has been almost all but forgotten to be mentioned amongst his peers in the ranks of art history. In his prime amazing images of pirates, knights, and historical figures were circulated in a widespread of publications and admired by many people including other talented artists like Vincent Van Gogh. We had a chance to visit the newly opened exhibition Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered at the Delaware Art Museum and enjoyed viewing 79 of Pyle's paintings and drawings in a perspective that explored his interaction with art and culture of his time! The exhibition marks the 100th anniversary of the Delaware Art Museum, which was founded to preserve and exhibit Pyle's work following his untimely death.

We hope you have a chance to rediscover the amazing work of Howard Pyle at the Delaware Art Museum as well as enjoy the rest of their collections!

- The Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered

We don't know where you grew up or what your family's traditions typically are... but... we do know that there is one time a year that you get together as family and friends to embrace a holiday of giving. Whether it's running in a Turkey Trot for a charitable cause, playing a round of golf with Dad, or volunteering your time we know that Thanksgiving is being well spent with the ones you care about! This Thanksgiving escape to Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley where you can do all that and more! We have local Restaurants and Venues that are offering their services to keep your tummy full after a day of giving with your family & friends! Oh, and don't forget about our tax free shopping the day after Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving,
The Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitor's Bureau

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