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Hotels
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Calendar of Events
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Attractions
In Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley it's easy to find fabulous gardens, fountains,…More Info
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Golf
Our picturesque golf courses feature exciting layouts and fantastic conditions you're sure to love.More Info
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Sports and Recreation
Come enjoy some of Greater Wilmington's best outdoor adventures.More Info
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Shopping
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Restaurants
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Specialized Services
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Special Offers
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Area Overview
Whatever the season, our area is jam-packed with wonderful things to do!More Info
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Request Visitors Guide
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Transportation
Check out our transportation discounts as well as many of our transportation providers.More Info
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Relocation
New Castle County, Delaware is a great place to visit -- an even better place to call home.More Info
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Where in WilmINgton?
Educational YouTube videos about area attractions and landmarks.More Info
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Getaway Packages
One day just isn't enough! With so much to do in Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley, our…More Info
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Meeting & Event Planners
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Meeting Planner RFP
Submit an online RFP to quickly reach our hotels, attractions and service providers that are the…More Info
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Facilities and Hotels
Small boardrooms to state-of-the art facilities that accommodate 1,600 attendees means finding the…More Info
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Delaware Green Hotels
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Transportation
View our $20,000 transportation assistance program as well as other available discounts.More Info
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Testimonials
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Reunions
We can save you time and money. Use the Request for Proposal Form or call (800) 489-6664 or (302)…More Info
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Weddings
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Local Meeting Planners
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Specialized Services
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Group Tours & Sport Planning
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Group Tour
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Sport Planning
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Transportation Incentive
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Press & Media
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Press Releases
Current and archieved press releases produced by GWCVB.More Info
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Story Ideas
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Facts Sheet
Quick Facts about Greater Wilmington, Delaware.More Info
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Area Overview
Located halfway between Washington, D.C., and New York City, Wilmington, Delaware, was founded,…More Info
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Photo Gallery
Photo Requests - High-resolution photographs available for editoral use.More Info
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Regional Events
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Request a Press Kit
Request Press Kit - Use this Media Request Form to obatin a print copy of our Press Kit.More Info
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Press Trip Request
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Members
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Membership Benefits
Over two million people visit New Castle County annually. Even more visited the entire Greater…More Info
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Membership Dues
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Member Application
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Window Display Info
Opportunities to create a window display at our Downtown Wilmington Visitor Center to promote your…More Info
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GWCVB Logos
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Member Directory
A listing of all GWCVB Members.More Info
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Member Events
Upcoming events for GWCVB Members.More Info
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Member Portal
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Staff Directory
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Relocation
New Castle County, Delaware is a great place to visit -- an even better place to call home.More Info
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Board of Directors
Board of Directors meets to review and approve proposed programs, goals and objectives.More Info
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Area Overview
Hotels
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Maps and Directions
Greater Wilmington, Delaware is located mid-way between New York City and Washington, D.C. - approximately 100 miles in each direction.
Getting Here...
By Train: All north-south Amtrak trains, including the Acela Express, stop in Wilmington. Also SEPTA's R-2 commuter trains to/from Philadelphia in the north and Newark, DE in the south. Over 70 trains stop in Wilmington every day. The train station is located at Martin Luther King Blvd. and French Street. (www.amtrak.com)
By Plane:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 20 minutes by car to Downtown Wilmington.
New Castle County Airport (ILG): private aircraft and
charters - 10 minutes by car to downtown Wilmington. Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport - 90 minutes by car to downtown Wilmington.
By Car: Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley is easily accessible by I-95, from Pennsylvania or Maryland and points south, or by I-295 and the New Jersey Turnpike via the Delaware Memorial Bridge from New Jersey and points north.
Distances from Wilmington to:
Philadelphia - 30 miles/30 minutes
Baltimore - 70 miles/70 minutes
Washington D.C. - 100 miles/1 hour, 45 minutes
Atlantic City - 80 miles/90 minutes
New York City - 120 miles/2 hours
DE Beaches - 90 miles/1 hour, 45 minutes
Other Cities:
| Atlanta, GA | 745 miles | Harrisburg,PA | 100 miles |
| Boston, MA | 334 miles | Hartford, CT | 245 miles |
| Buffalo, NY | 385 miles | Lancaster, PA | 60 miles |
| Charlotte,NC | 500 miles | Pittsburgh,PA | 300 miles |
| Chicago, IL | 750 miles | Richmond,VA | 220 miles |
| Cleveland,OH | 420 miles | Toronto, ONT | 505 miles |
| Gettysburg,PA | 120 miles | Montreal, QC | 515 miles |
Interactive Map Explorer
Use the Greater Wilmington Interactive Map Explorer to find information on hotels, dining, shopping and local attractions. From here, you'll also be able to retrieve driving directions and locate other points of interest nearby.
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Wine & Dine
Restaurants
The choice is yours when it comes to dining. Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley offers a wonderful selection of entrees to suit every taste and budget. Select an elegant four-star restaurant, a neighborhood cafe specializing in ethnic fare or relax in the friendly, informal atmosphere characteristic of our breweries and taverns.
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