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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.

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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 >

Family Fun

Delaware Museum of Natural History - Dino Fun for the entire family can be found throughout Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley. So many of our attractions are as kid-friendly as they are beautiful. Start your family fun with one of the following attractions.

Encounter life-sized dinosaurs, look beneath the seas, experience an African watering hole, come face-to-face with a jaguar, and marvel at the diversity of birds and shells from around the world at the Delaware Museum of Natural History; from June 18-September 5, 2011 see what life is like in the slow lane with the interactive exhibit "Turtle Travels".

Discover the magic of a fairy-tale garden with a visit to Enchanted Woods, a unique three-acre children's garden at Winterthur, transformed by woodland fairies into a place of enchantment, mystery, and discovery, where children of all ages can explore the Tulip Tree House, Faerie Cottage, Troll Bridge, Bird's Nest, and more.

The sky's the limit at Longwood Gardens with three large-scale treehouses; inspired by honeybees, the Bee-aMazed Garden features the Honeycomb Maze, Flower Fountain, and Buzz Trail; indoors, meet the Drooling Dragon and other amazing creatures in the Indoor Children's Garden, with 17 fountains, one-of-a-kind artisan elements, and anamazing palette of plants to discover.