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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.
- Press & Media
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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 is within a three hour drive of one-third the nation's population? This makes it the ideal choice for a romantic getaway, tax free, girls shopping weekend, or fun family retreat. more >
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 Amtrak train station is located at Martin Luther King Blvd. and French Street.
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
Delaware Beaches - 90 miles/1 hour, 45 minutesOther 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 
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.
