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Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley
Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley is at the center of the Mid-Atlantic region and minutes off the I-95 corridor. While we are close by – ideal for a quick weekend getaway – you will feel as if you have been transported to a different land.
The rolling hills and magnificent estates of the Brandywine Valley recall the French countryside. Wilmington’s dining scene is a cornucopia of global flavors. The colonial hamlets of New Castle and Odessa give you the feeling of an English country village. Our six grand gardens, all part of America's Garden Capital, encompass over 3,000 acres and lie within minutes of one another.
Tis' the Season
Make it Merry & BrightFeatured Events
Jazz Age Illustration
- Dec 4, 2024 - Jan 26, 2025
- Delaware Art Museum
Permian Monsters
- Dec 5, 2024 - May 11, 2025
- Delaware Museum of Nature and Science
Holidays at Brandywine
- Dec 4, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
- Brandywine Museum of Art
Noël at Nemours Estate
- Dec 4, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
- Nemours Estate
A Longwood Christmas
- Dec 4, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025
- Longwood Gardens
Yuletide at Winterthur
- Dec 4, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
- Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Holidays at Hagley
- Dec 4, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
- Hagley Museum and Library
HOLIDAY LIGHTS EXPRESS
- Dec 7, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
- Wilmington & Western Railroad
Family Fun for the Holidays
Meet and Greet with Santa
- Riverwalk Mini Golf
- Dec 5, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
Breakfast with the Trains
- Brandywine Museum of Art
- Dec 7, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
Little Farm Petting Zoo
- Riverwalk Mini Golf
- Dec 7, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024
Santa Claus Express
- Wilmington & Western Railroad
- Dec 7, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Go Tell It
- Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024
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Passport this Holiday Season
The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is like giving 12 gifts in one. It provides a summer of fun with access to the top Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley attractions. Starting at $49.
Top Area Attractions
As Seen on "Travels With Darley"
View More VideosWilmington Featured on PBS & Amazon Prime
Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley was recently featured in the 10th season of "Travels with Darley," a PBS and Amazon Prime travel television series.
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Stories to inspire your Greater Wilmington getaway
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A Guide to LGBTQ Activities in Greater Wilmington
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Santa's Holiday Tour of Greater Wilmington: Your Ultimate Guide to Festive Fun
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