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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 >

New Castle County

Counties of Delaware New Castle County Delaware is the northern most of three Delaware counties, the smallest in area, and the largest in population. The county occupies 494 square miles and has an approximate population just fewer than 540,000 residents. New Castle County is in the Mid-Atlantic Region with Pennsylvania to the north, Maryland to the west, the Delaware River to the east, and Kent County Delaware to the south.

New Castle County is rich in history as it is the home of early European settlements, a center of industry in the colonial era, home to three signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the first county in the State of Delaware.

New Castle County offers the perfect blend of metropolitan atmosphere and small town charm. The county is home to world-class museums, mansions and gardens, fabulous art and antique collections, a thriving arts and theatre community, concert and jazz scene, gorgeous countryside, award-winning hotels and restaurants and it's all tax-free.