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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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    • Sports
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      • The Brandywine Valley
      • Wilmington Riverfront
      • Downtown Wilmington
      • Newark, Delaware
      • Historic New Castle
      • Delaware City
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      • 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
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    • Extended Stays
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    • About the Area
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  • Things to Do
    • 2023 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
    • Joe Biden's Wilmington
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    • Wine & Beer Trails
      • Breweries & Wineries
      • Delaware On Tap
      • Vintage Atlantic Wine Region
    • Attractions
      • Riverfront
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      • Historical Sites & Mansions
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      • Delaware History Trail
      • Zoos & Nature Centers
      • Museums & Galleries
      • First State National Historical Park
      • Casinos & Gaming
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    • Arts & Entertainment
      • Candlelight Dinner Theater
      • Music & Entertainment
      • Performing Arts
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    • 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
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    • About the Area
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      • Churches & Places of Worship
    • Getting Here
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    • Request Visitors Guide
    • E-Newsletter Subscription
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    • Local Tourism Resources
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    • Submit a Meeting RFP
    • Hotels & Event Facilities
      • Conference & Convention Centers
      • Hotels
      • Unique Venues
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    • Hot Dates and Rates
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    • Submit a Wedding RFP
    • Wedding Venues
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    Tag: Historic Attractions

    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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    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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    Woman Drinking Wine Stock Image

    The Ultimate Guide to a Spring Girlfriend Getaway in Wilmington, Delaware

    By Felicia Cruel on May. 15, 2022

    Spring has sprung and what better way to kick off the new season than with a girls’ trip? Leave behind the hustle and bustle of everyday life, grab your besties, and head out to #VisitWilm. The area…

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    Hagley

    Hagley Museum & Library Gets Up Close and Personal

    By Jessica Horstmann on Mar. 07, 2022

    Hagley Museum and Library has created a series of events to get up close and personal with the specific parts of the estate you may not have thought about before! If you follow Hagley on social media…

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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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    Biggs Museum

    Greater Wilmington’s Biggs Museum of Art Goes QR Crazy!

    By Jessica Horstmann on Apr. 21, 2021

    The Biggs Museum is the keeper of one of the finest Delaware-made collections of art and decoratives as well as the only painting and sculpture collection in the region able to track the history of…

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    Hagley Mill

    Wilmington’s Hagley Acquires Major Industrial Film Collection

    By Jessica Horstmann on Mar. 15, 2021

    Hagley Museum and Library, where the du Pont legacy began in the First State, has added a nationally significant industrial film collection to its library archives. The famed collection includes early…

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    Hotel DuPont Exterior

    HOTEL DU PONT Named One of U.S. News & World Reports “Best Hotels in the USA” for 2021

    By Jessica Horstmann on Feb. 03, 2021

    2021 is just getting started and already congratulations are in order for one Wilmington hotel! Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, the HOTEL DU PONT has officially been named one of U.S…

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    Nemours Estate Aerial

    12 Must See Spring Attractions in the Brandywine Valley

    By Scott Ciancio on Feb. 14, 2020

    As winter’s grip loosens, it’s time to stow away the parkas and snow shovels and outside for some spring and summer fun! Whether you’re planning a spring couples escape, a summer getaway with old…

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    New Castle Court House

    February is Filled with African American History in Delaware

    By Jessica Horstmann on Jan. 31, 2020

    Presented by Delaware’s Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs This month, #VisitWilm and explore events and attractions filled with history in celebration of Black History Month. The events…

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