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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
      • Wilmington Arts Blog
    • Outdoor Recreation
      • Parks
      • Golfing
      • Bird Watching
      • Scenic Drives
      • Hiking Through History
    • Sports
    • Neighborhoods
      • The Brandywine Valley
      • Wilmington Riverfront
      • Downtown Wilmington
      • Newark, Delaware
      • Historic New Castle
      • Delaware City
      • 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
  • Plan
    • About the Area
      • Universities & Colleges
      • Churches & Places of Worship
    • Getting Here
      • Parking In Wilmington
      • I-95 Construction Project
    • Wilmington Discount Pass
    • Hotel Packages
    • Video Gallery
    • Itineraries
    • Virtual Visitors Center
    • Request Visitors Guide
    • E-Newsletter Subscription
    • Weather
    • Local Tourism Resources
  • 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
      • Wilmington Arts Blog
    • Outdoor Recreation
      • Parks
      • Golfing
      • Bird Watching
      • Scenic Drives
      • Hiking Through History
    • Sports
    • Neighborhoods
      • The Brandywine Valley
      • Wilmington Riverfront
      • Downtown Wilmington
      • Newark, Delaware
      • Historic New Castle
      • Delaware City
      • 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
    • Hotels
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Extended Stays
    • Hotel Packages
  • Plan
    • About the Area
      • Universities & Colleges
      • Churches & Places of Worship
    • Getting Here
      • Parking In Wilmington
      • I-95 Construction Project
    • Wilmington Discount Pass
    • Hotel Packages
    • Video Gallery
    • Itineraries
    • Virtual Visitors Center
    • Request Visitors Guide
    • E-Newsletter Subscription
    • Weather
    • Local Tourism Resources
  • Meetings
    • Submit a Meeting RFP
    • Hotels & Event Facilities
      • Conference & Convention Centers
      • Hotels
      • Unique Venues
    • Local Event Planners
    • Businesses & Services
    • Hot Dates and Rates
    • FAM Tours
    • Testimonials
  • Weddings
    • Submit a Wedding RFP
    • Wedding Venues
    • Photography & Video
    • Catering
    • Salons & Spas
  • Groups
    • Submit a Group Tour RFP
    • Group Friendly Attractions
    • Group Friendly Lodging
    • Group Friendly Restaurants
    • Reunions
      • Submit a Reunions RFP
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    • Submit a Sports RFP

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    By Jessica Horstmann on Mar. 27, 2023

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    Marshall Steam Museum

    Save the Dates for these 5 Marshall Steam Museum Events!

    By Jessica Horstmann on Feb. 10, 2023

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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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    Christmas Parade

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

    By Jessica Horstmann on Nov. 16, 2022

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

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    Wilmington & Western Railroad

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    By Jessica Horstmann on Oct. 07, 2022

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    By Jessica Horstmann on Oct. 01, 2022

    The crisp air we feel as October takes over feelings of joy and wonder accompanied by a season filled with changing colors. This new season creates brand new adventures. For your next weekend getaway…

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    October Events Blog

    Things to Do This October in Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley

    By Jessica Horstmann on Sep. 30, 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! It's fall here in…

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    September Cover Photo

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

    By Jessica Horstmann on Sep. 01, 2022

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    Separation Day New Castle

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

    By Scott 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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    Longwood Flowers

    Visitors and Residents of Greater Wilmington Show Off a #VisitWilm April!

    By Jessica Horstmann on Apr. 29, 2022

    We love when visitors of the Wilmington and Brandywine Valley area share their version of #VisitWilm with us. It’s a chance to experience and understand the area from a visitor’s perspective. Get to…

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