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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 >

Sports and Recreation

Whether you are looking to break a sweat or break the bank, Greater Wilmington offers up plenty of exciting sports
and recreation action.

Named by the League of American Bicyclists as one of America's top-10 bicycle friendly states visitors can enjoy a wide range of challenging road and mountain bike trails throughout Greater Wilmington - many taking riders directly through our historic towns, charming neighborhoods, and rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway.

The area's natural beauty and rolling hills also play backdrop to many challenging championship golf courses throughout New Castle County, including several public course options. In addition, many of our state and county parks offer excellent tennis facilities, as well as wonderful opportunities for hiking, bird watching, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

Greater Wilmington is also home to a number of professional sports including Wilmington Blue Rocks Baseball, the single-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals. And, each year the city streets fill with fans, enthusiast, visitors and residents as the annual Wilmington Grand Prix and Delaware Marathon take place in the spring. For five years, the Grand Prix has been named to USA Cycling's National Calendar and is one of only 19 races to make the USAC National Criterium Calendar, while the Delaware Marathon attracts runners from across the 50-states as well as international participants.

For visitors looking to throw down a small wager Casino at Delaware Park offers live thoroughbred racing May through November, as well as year-round table games, slots and sports betting.

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- Delaware Biking Resources: Learn more about biking in Greater Wilmington
- State & Couunty Parks: The Delaware parks system offers a variety of outdoor activities