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Visitors admire a beautifully decorated indoor garden with Christmas trees, festive lights, and lush greenery.

5 Reasons to Come to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley Over the Holidays

By Scott B. Ciancio on Nov. 07, 2025

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start making plans for where to visit, what to see, and where to shop. Can we let you in on a little secret? Wilmington, Delaware and the surrounding Brandywine Valley ticks all of those boxes and as an added bonus is a great place to spend some…

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Celebrate the Holidays in Grand Style at the HOTEL DU PONT

By Jessica Horstmann on Nov. 05, 2025

The holidays shine brighter than ever inside Wilmington’s most elegant destination, the HOTEL DU PONT. From festive teas to family-friendly brunches and hands-on gingerbread fun, the historic hotel transforms into a wonderland of warmth, whimsy, and holiday cheer. Whether you’re gathering with the…

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Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley’s Thanksgiving Dinner Roundup

By Jessica Horstmann on Oct. 26, 2025

As the leaves fall and November settles in, the season of gratitude, and great food, arrives once again. And with it comes the age-old question: where will you celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Some are gearing up for family reunions that span state lines, while others are preparing for the juggling…

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5 Spectacular Holiday Displays Coming to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley This Season

By Jessica Horstmann on Oct. 23, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley is once again transformed into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive cheer, and historic charm. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or looking to enhance holiday traditions with your family, these five…

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Experience a Colonial Christmas Inside Greater Wilmington’s Historic Towns

By Jessica Horstmann on Nov. 13, 2024

Step back in time and embrace the nostalgia of the holiday season in Greater Wilmington’s historic, colonial towns. As autumn’s lingering traces fade, the holiday season begins to weave its magic through streets rich with colonial heritage dating back to the 1600s. This December, Historic New Castle…

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Enjoy 5 Amazing Santa-filled Adventures this Holiday Season in Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley

By Jessica Horstmann on Nov. 08, 2023

The attractions, restaurants and hotels of Greater Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley are beginning to dress in their holiday best and that means Santa’s arrival isn’t far behind. That’s right... the…

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Step into a Retro Wonderland: A Longwood Christmas Unveiled

By Jessica Horstmann on Nov. 03, 2023

Get ready for a blast from the past this holiday season, as A Longwood Christmas, November 17, 2023, through January 7, 2024, takes you on a nostalgic journey. Longwood Gardens transforms into a…

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Holiday Magic Comes Alive Along the Riverfront with a Brand-New Light Display

By Jessica Horstmann on Nov. 30, 2022

Beginning Thanksgiving weekend, the Christina Riverwalk will be completely transformed into a walk-through holiday light display, with trees and light poles wrapped in seasonal décor and other holiday…

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Fall Girlfriends Getaway and Tax-Free Holiday Shopping in Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley

By Scott B. Ciancio on Oct. 15, 2022

Planning a girls fall getaway to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley? Of course shopping is a must for a girls' weekend and this time of year, it's almost impossible to not think about getting your…

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Train Display at the Brandywine River Museum's Brandywine Christmas

3 Holiday Adventures to Take On in #VisitWilm

By Jessica Horstmann on Dec. 08, 2021

The holidays are such a thrilling season to experience in Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley. From decked out du Pont estates to nights filled with lights at local attractions here are a few…

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