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- Visitors & Residents
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Welcome to Greater Wilmington. From attractions and events to hotels and dining, Greater Wilmington delivers big city amenities with the charm of a small town.
- Meeting & Event Planners
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For over 30 years the GWCVB has been providing outstanding resources and service to planners across the region. Let us help make your next meeting or event a resounding success.
- Group Tours & Sports Planning
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With its prime location among the Mid-Atlantic states Greater Wilmington is within a three hour drive of one-third of the Nation’s population - ideal for a variety of group tours and sporting events.
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Founded from the first permanent Old World settlement in the Delaware Valley, Greater Wilmington is filled with story lines - from its rich history to world-class attractions there are many stories to be told.
- Members
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Serving as New Castle County Delaware's only destination marketing organization, the GWCVB aggressively markets its members to leisure travelers, meeting planners, tour operators, and the media.
- Contact Us
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Our friendly and knowledgeable visitor counselors are always ready to help make your Greater Wilmington experience the best it can be. Reach us online, by phone, or at our downtown visitor center.
Did You Know...Greater Wilmington offers over 70 unique meeting and event venues? From historic houses to museums, gardens and more let us help make your next meeting or event a resounding success. more >
Weddings
Whether planning an intimate or lavish, indoor or outdoor event, take comfort in having a wide variety of choices that offer year-round, tax-free possibilities to make your "special day"...one for the history books!Showcasing an abundance of historical sites, grand mansions, natural landscapes and garden settings, it is no wonder that Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley area has been in the business of making brides happy for over 370 years!
In addition to being centrally located in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region midway between New York City and Washington, D.C., it is the perfect location in the Tri-State area that your guests can easily access by:
Train - Amtrak Service, 80+ trains daily
Plane - 20 short minutes from Philadelphia International Airport
Car - Located directly off of I-95 and within a 3-hour driving radius to 1/3 of the nation's population
We can save you time and money. Use the Request for Proposal Form or call at (800) 489-6664 or (302) 295-2213 to speak with a Wedding Specialist. This is one of many complimentary services the Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau offers.
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For over 30 years the GWCVB has been providing outstanding resources and service to planners across the region. Let us help make your next meeting or event a resounding success. more >
The Visitors Center operates Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Our toll-free number is 1-800-489-6664.
