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Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley
  • Things to Do
    • 2023 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
    • Joe Biden's Wilmington
    • LGBTQ Friendly Wilmington
    • Free Things To Do
    • Mini-Itineraries for Greater Wilmington
    • Wine & Beer Trails
      • Breweries & Wineries
      • Delaware On Tap
      • Vintage Atlantic Wine Region
    • Attractions
      • Riverfront
      • Family Friendly
      • Historical Sites & Mansions
      • Gardens
      • Delaware History Trail
      • Zoos & Nature Centers
      • Museums & Galleries
      • First State National Historical Park
      • Casinos & Gaming
    • Shopping
    • Arts & Entertainment
      • Candlelight Dinner Theater
      • Music & Entertainment
      • Performing Arts
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      • Wilmington Riverfront
      • Downtown Wilmington
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      • Historic New Castle
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      • Historic Odessa and Middletown
      • Trolley Square, Wilmington
  • Events
    • This Weekend
    • Holiday & Winter Events
    • Spring Events
    • Summer Events
    • Fall Events
    • A-10 Women's Basketball Championship
    • Philadelphia Flower Show
    • Ladybug Music Festival
    • Wilmington's Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
    • Maryland 5-Star at Fairhill
    • Submit an Event
  • Eat & Drink
    • Restaurants
      • American
      • Brunch
      • International Cuisine
      • Seafood
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      • Wilmington Craft Beer Guide
      • Wine & Beer Trails
    • Vintage Atlantic Wine Region
    • Good Taste: Dining Blog
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    • 2023 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
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      • Vintage Atlantic Wine Region
    • Attractions
      • Riverfront
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      • First State National Historical Park
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      • Scenic Drives
      • Hiking Through History
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      • The Brandywine Valley
      • Wilmington Riverfront
      • Downtown Wilmington
      • Newark, Delaware
      • Historic New Castle
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      • Historic Odessa and Middletown
      • Trolley Square, Wilmington
  • Events
    • This Weekend
    • Holiday & Winter Events
    • Spring Events
    • Summer Events
    • Fall Events
    • A-10 Women's Basketball Championship
    • Philadelphia Flower Show
    • Ladybug Music Festival
    • Wilmington's Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
    • Maryland 5-Star at Fairhill
    • Submit an Event
  • Eat & Drink
    • Restaurants
      • American
      • Brunch
      • International Cuisine
      • Seafood
    • Breweries, Pubs & Taverns
      • Wilmington Craft Beer Guide
      • Wine & Beer Trails
    • Vintage Atlantic Wine Region
    • Good Taste: Dining Blog
  • Places to Stay
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    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Extended Stays
    • Hotel Packages
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    • About the Area
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      • Churches & Places of Worship
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    Winterthur Spring Blooms

    Spring Events are Blooming throughout Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley

    By Jessica Horstmann on Mar. 27, 2023

    Spring has begun to break through winter’s chill and that means colorful landscapes, outdoor activities and springtime events will soon be populating the region once again. As the signs of spring…

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    Mitchell Center - Delaware History Museum

    Delaware History and its Connection to Black History Month

    By Jessica Horstmann on Jan. 27, 2023

    Throughout the month of February, we as a nation, celebrate African American history. The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs preserves Delaware's heritage and showcases the historic…

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    2022 Best Of DE Blog

    Make Your Next Wilmington Getaway the "Best"

    By Jessica Horstmann on Jan. 19, 2023

    Delaware Today , a local publication, annually announces their list of Delaware’s best of the best when it comes to shopping, fun & leisure activities, food & drink, and more based on both editors’ and…

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    23 in 2023

    23 Reasons to Visit Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley in 2023

    By Jessica Horstmann on Jan. 11, 2023

    2023...A blank slate. A chance to fill the pages of the next chapter of your life with something fresh, new and different. Enter Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley, close to home, yet worlds away. A…

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    Conde Nast Traveler

    Wilmington, Delaware Named One of the 23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023

    By Condé Nast Traveler on Jan. 11, 2023

    Wilmington, Delaware Delaware may be best known for its breezy southern beaches—but up north, Wilmington is drawing attention for a wave of new restaurants transforming the city into a bona fide food…

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    Spirit of Christmas Historic New Castle

    Experience a Colonial Christmas Inside Greater Wilmington’s Historic Towns

    By Jessica Horstmann on Nov. 15, 2022

    The ghost stories have been told and the candy has been eaten, which can only mean one thing…The holiday season is here. So, before they are in the rearview mirror, slow things down, take a break and…

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    Fort Delaware - Edited Spooky

    4 Spook-tacular Seasonal Experiences in Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley

    By Jessica Horstmann on Oct. 06, 2022

    Once the chill in the air becomes apparent, we can officially say the fall season is upon us! Nights are getting longer, pumpkins are plentiful, and there are strange encounters and unexplained…

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    Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras Del Shakes

    Delaware Shakespeare Presents World Premiere Bilingual Musical “Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras”

    By Keating Davis on Sep. 28, 2022

    The Delaware Shakespeare’s Community Tour is returning after a two year pause with a new Spanish-English musical, “Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras.” This will be the world premiere of the adaptation…

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    Delaware Art Museum Pre-Raphaelite

    Art Exhibition of Pre-Raphaelite Power Couple to Make American Debut at the Delaware Art Museum

    By Keating Davis on Sep. 13, 2022

    “A Marriage of Arts & Crafts: Evelyn & William De Morgan” showcases stunning Pre-Raphaelite paintings and Arts & Crafts ceramics. If you’re looking for an interesting and beautiful art exhibit to go…

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    August Events

    Your Guide to August Events in Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley

    By Jessica Horstmann on Jul. 31, 2022

    When you think of visiting Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley, the first thing that may come to mind is “What is there to do?” Well, we have the answer for you! There’s so much coming down…

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