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Brandywine Railroad 2021

NYCFitFam’s Holiday Tour of Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley

By Jessica Horstmann on Nov. 28, 2022

Last year, Jamie Hess of @NYCFitFam and her family headed 30 minutes south from their home in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Wilmington, Delaware for a holiday day trip. Du Pont estates, art museums…

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Join the Festivities of Separation Day, Delaware's Annual Celebration of Their Independence

By Scott B. Ciancio on Jun. 03, 2022

Less than 20 minutes south of Wilmington is where you will find the historic town of New Castle, Delaware. This was the first place William Penn set foot on American soil. It served as a prominent…

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The Delaware Children’s Museum is Back in Action for 2022!

By Jessica Horstmann on Mar. 10, 2022

On June 18, 2021, the Delaware Children’s Museum (DCM) celebrated the reopening of their big yellow building along Wilmington’s Riverfront. With new protocols in place to safeguard the health and…

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Keep up with the Brandywine Zoo!

By Jessica Horstmann on Dec. 13, 2021

The Brandywine Zoo, a Wilmington landmark just on the edge of downtown, has been a staple for generations of Delawareans and visitors alike. In operation for nearly 115 years, the zoo has truly become…

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Wilmington, Delaware: A Dogs’ Best Weekend Getaway

By Jessica Horstmann on Aug. 31, 2021

Looking for a place to spend some quality time (and have some fun) with your furry family members? Man’s best friends will love a getaway in Greater Wilmington, Delaware and the Brandywine Valley ……

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The Grand Opera House

A Grand Ole Summer Season in Greater Wilmington, Delaware

By Jessica Horstmann on Jun. 28, 2021

As The Grand Opera House begins to announce its 2021-2022 indoor season of programming, this June, it continues to find innovative and new ways to provide outdoor programming for the community. The…

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Historic Odessa, Delaware

Spring in Odessa, Delaware Has Sprung

By Jessica Horstmann on May 11, 2021

The neighborhood of Odessa, Delaware … an official Delaware “Must-Do” according to Delaware Today Magazine ... is located just north of Dover, the state’s capital. This historic hidden gem is a unique…

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Marshall Steam Museum

Take on a Summer of Family Fun at the Marshall Steam Museum

By Jessica Horstmann on May 07, 2021

Less than five minutes from the center of Hockessin, Delaware lies the Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights. This hidden gem offers visitors a chance to climb into a historic automobile and…

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Wilmington’s Rockwood Park and Museum Spring Lineup

By Jessica Horstmann on May 06, 2021

The Rockwood Museum has officially reopened its doors for house tours! Come #VisitWilm and check out the refreshed museum display and gardens on the brink of full bloom. Grab your Rockwood tickets in…

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Give Mom the Gift of Greater Wilmington this Mother’s Day

By Jessica Horstmann on Apr. 26, 2021

This Mother’s Day give all moms something they’ve been dreaming of... A break! After a year of being cooped in the house cooking, cleaning, and schooling the kids from home (we’re sure with a smile!)…

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Greater Wilmington (DE) Convention and Visitors Bureau

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