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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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    • Outdoor Recreation
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      • Scenic Drives
      • Hiking Through History
    • Sports
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      • 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
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    • Good Taste: Dining Blog
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    • Extended Stays
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      • Riverfront
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      • Delaware History Trail
      • Zoos & Nature Centers
      • Museums & Galleries
      • First State National Historical Park
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      • Candlelight Dinner Theater
      • Music & Entertainment
      • Performing Arts
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    • Outdoor Recreation
      • Parks
      • Golfing
      • Bird Watching
      • Scenic Drives
      • Hiking Through History
    • Sports
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      • 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
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    • Extended Stays
    • Hotel Packages
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    • About the Area
      • Universities & Colleges
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    • Getting Here
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      • I-95 Construction Project
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    • Request Visitors Guide
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    Mitchell Center - Delaware History Museum

    Delaware History and its Connection to Black History Month

    By Jessica Horstmann on Jan. 27, 2023

    Throughout the month of February, we as a nation, celebrate African American history. The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs preserves Delaware's heritage and showcases the historic…

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    Travels with Darley Promo

    As Seen on PBS’s Travels with Darley - Wilmington, Delaware

    By Jessica Horstmann on Jan. 17, 2023

    Historic Buildings + Unmatched Culture + Phenomenal Food = A Beautiful Destination. It’s no wonder Wilmington, Delaware has become the “It city next door” according to Philadelphia Magazine. From…

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    Winterthur Azaleas

    Brandywine Valley’s Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library Unlocks Presidential History

    By Jessica Horstmann on May. 11, 2022

    Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library has taken on its fair share of themed exhibitions in the past, and this May brings an exhibition decorated with Presidential pride (and we’re not talking about…

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    Longwood Gardens

    The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport Returns

    By Jen Boes on Apr. 13, 2022

    We have exciting news … The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is making its return in 2022! Back by popular demand, this fan-favorite offers access to 12 of Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine…

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    Bitts and Bites Women's Month Jess at Winterthur

    Bitts and Bites of Greater Wilmington: Celebrating Women’s History Month

    By Jessica Horstmann on Mar. 23, 2022

    Throughout the month of March, the world celebrates Women. Why? Because who really runs the world... The team behind Bitts and Bites searched high and low throughout #VisitWilm and found four…

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    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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    Winterthur Chinese Parlor

    Winterthur’s Estate House Is Open for Tours Again!

    By Jen Boes on Oct. 06, 2020

    Winterthur Museum has reopened! Though the gardens have been open for some time, the estate had house remained closed until October 1 due to COVID-19 precautions. Now, guests can once again tour the…

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