The holiday season is upon us and that means it is officially time to shop until we drop tax-free in Delaware! The stress of finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones seems to be getting more difficult by the year. Think outside the gift card this year. Grab some eggnog and scroll through our list of five unique gifts that can only be found in Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley!
1. Memberships
A year of events in just one box! Your loved ones will surely be impressed throughout the year with the enriching and extravagant experience of an annual membership to one of Wilmington’s amazing attractions. Membership allows for visits throughout the year to explore ever-changing exhibitions or enjoy nature’s seasonal colors. Plus, annual memberships provide additional benefits such as special guest rates, early access to special event tickets, members-only events and so much more. A museum or garden membership is the gift that gives all year long.
2. Craft Beer
Check multiple people off your list with Wilmington craft beer. Grab the boss a bottle at Wilmington Brew Works, fill a growler at Bellefonte Brewing Company for your uncle, send your cousin on a tour and tasting at Delaware’s first meadery, Liquid Alchemy Beverages, and give your niece and nephew the best brews in the county with a First State Brew Tour.
3. Décor
When thinking outside the box for gifts, ornaments don’t often come to mind? However, Critter Ornaments from Brandywine River Museum of Art are an annual favorite in the Brandywine Valley. Each holiday season the volunteer staff turn all-natural materials into hand crafted, decorative critter ornaments to hang from your tree or use as tabletop décor. This year, the sale will be December 5-8th! But don’t fret, if you miss out on the Critters, the museum also offers an amazing selection of prints and posters from three generations of the Wyeth Family – N.C., Andrew, and Jamie. Any Wyeth print is sure to make a statement!
4. Theatre
If you’re tired of gifting toys, for young or old, that end up stored on a shelf, why not gift an experience instead? Grab tickets to show stopping performances throughout Wilmington's arts and culture attractions. From the Grand Opera House to Candlelight Theater, there are still plenty of shows left in the 2019-2020 season! Check out Wilmington's Arts and Entertainment - here!
5. 2020 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
Give the gift of gardens, culture and history with a 2020 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport! Your ticket to 12 top Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley attractions for one amazing price. Truly the gift that keeps on giving from one season to the next. Each Passport is valid Memorial Day through Labor Day 2020. Available for individuals and families. Need we say more?