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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.

Delaware 250

Delaware 250 commemorates Delaware’s role in America’s founding during the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Travels With Darley: Revolutionary Road Trips

Explore Delaware 250

Greater Wilmington's Revolutionary History
Featured on PBS

In Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trips, host Darley Newman journeys across the state of Delaware to uncover the people, places, and pivotal events that shaped the nation’s fight for independence.

Clip: Revolution & Legacy

Separation Day

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Clip: Newark's History

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Travels with Darley

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Darley with Revolutionary War Reenactor

Travels with Darley

Explore Wilmington

Stage performance at the Delaware Theatre Company

Arts, Culture, History

The Brandywine

Eat + Drink

Hotel DuPont, Wilmington, Delaware

Places to Stay

Mt Cuba Spring

Gardens

Riverfront Wilmington

Man and woman looking out over the riverfront at sunset

Moonloop Photography

Zoos & Nature Centers

Brandywine Zoo Leemur

Moonloop Photography

Gardens

Mt. Cuba Center

Family Friendly

Hagley Family Field Trips

Hagley Museum and Library

Casinos & Horse Racing

Casino at Delaware Park

Moonloop Photography

News, Events & More

L.O.V.E. and Romance in Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley

7 minute read

Looking for the best Valentine’s Day date ideas in Delaware or planning a romantic weekend near Philadelphia, Baltimore, or…

Events & Holidays

L.O.V.E. and Romance in Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley

Winterfest Returns to Kennett Square with Live Music, 50+ Breweries and a Full Day of Fun

2 minute read

Winter may be cold, but the vibes will be anything but when Kennett Winterfest returns to Kennett Square on February 28, 2026…

Events & Holidays

Winterfest Returns to Kennett Square with Live Music, 50+ Breweries and a Full Day of Fun

Kennett Collaborative

How to Explore Greater Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley in 2, 4, 6 Hours, or a Full Day

7 minute read

Conveniently located near major U.S. cities like Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., Greater Wilmington…

Family Fun

How to Explore Greater Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley in 2, 4, 6 Hours, or a Full Day

Hagley Museum and Library

Out of Gift Ideas? Here are Some Tasty Ideas

1 minute read

Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be a pain. No one needs to endure last-minute panics over Aunt Nan’s nonexistent…

Holiday Dining

Out of Gift Ideas? Here are Some Tasty Ideas

New on the Dining Scene: Homestyle Love; Haute French; Burgers-and-Bourbon

1 minute read

A precious few times in life, you’ll find a restaurant that gives almost everyone the warm-and-fuzzies. Usually…

Fine Dining

New on the Dining Scene: Homestyle Love; Haute French; Burgers-and-Bourbon

A New Fall Menu Blooms at 1906 at Longwood Gardens

1 minute read

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, 1906 at Longwood Gardens is celebrating the flavors of fall with a stunning new…

Fine Dining

A New Fall Menu Blooms at 1906 at Longwood Gardens

Darren Criss Brings His New Concert Tour to Wilmington This Spring

1 minute read

Broadway, television, and music fans are in for an unforgettable night when Darren Criss takes the stage at The Playhouse on…

Live Music + Concerts

Darren Criss Brings His New Concert Tour to Wilmington This Spring

Experience Contemporary Ballet at Its Most Imaginative: Dreams in Motion Comes to Wilmington

1 minute read

This winter, Wilmington’s arts scene takes a bold, contemporary turn as First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT) returns to the…

Performing Arts

Experience Contemporary Ballet at Its Most Imaginative: Dreams in Motion Comes to Wilmington

Opera Meets Boxing in Wilmington’s Most Unexpected Showdown

1 minute read

Get ready to witness a knockout cultural event like no other! This November, OperaDelaware and Delaware boxing legend Dave Tiberi…

Performing Arts

Opera Meets Boxing in Wilmington’s Most Unexpected Showdown