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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.
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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 Relocation
Welcome to New Castle County.
Delaware is well known for its tax-free shopping, but residents also enjoy a lower cost of living. In addition, the state's northernmost county offers everything from world-class attractions and top-notch universities to its own minor-league baseball team, plus more than 10,000 acres of parkland, including a 3,300-acre state park. Local festivals, farmers' markets, historic house tours, art exhibits and concerts keep your calendar full.
New Castle County's largest city, Wilmington really is "IN the middle of it all!" As the center of commerce and culture in Delaware,Wilmington combines the amenities and excitement of big-city living with thepeace and charm of a small town.
The exceptionalquality of life has attracted many corporations to the State. In fact, more than 50% of the publicly tradedcompanies in United States and over 60% of the Fortune 500 are incorporated inDelaware. Groundbreaking scientific research is under way, and the medical care ranks among the nation's best.
New Castle County's accessibility makes it a star among the Mid-Atlantic States. Within a half day's drive of one-third the Nation's population access to New Castle County is convenientlylocated on I-95, midway between New York City and Washington, DC. PhiladelphiaInternational Airport is just 25 minutes from Wilmington and over 80 trainsincluding Amtrak's high-speed Acela Express stop at the Wilmington stationevery day.
To learn more about New Castle County, enjoy this Lifestyle Guide, brought to you by New Castle County Economic Development in partnership with the New Castle County Board of REALTORS®. Download the New Castle County Lifestyle Guide
If you would like to receive more information on on New Castle County Delaware please complete our Relocation Information Request Form.
For information on New Castle County real estate, please contact one of the Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau's experienced and trusted, Member Realtors.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.
