Title: Wilmington Travel Guide: Best of Wilmington, Delaware Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Hotels.d601746.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Holiday-Rentals.d601746.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wilmington.d601746.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wilmington.d601746.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Wilmington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Wilmington.d601746.Car-Hire-Guide)[Wilmington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington.d601746.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Wilmington Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo provided by Darlene Perrone](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63607-Wilmington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Darlene Perrone](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63607-Wilmington.jpg) ![Wilmington](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/544000/544894-wilmington-delaware.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wilmington](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/544000/544455-riverfront-wilmington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wilmington](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/543000/543593-downtown-wilmington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wilmington](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/544000/544893-wilmington-delaware.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Wilmington Where to stay Things to do #### With music festivals, lively neighbourhoods, museums and wineries, this “midway city” between Washington, D.C. and New York is an attraction in its own right. Delaware’s largest city combines historic charm and a dynamic cultural scene. Whether you want to dine and shop in one of the many neighbourhoods, tour perfectly landscaped gardens or absorb culture in a variety of museums, Wilmington has plenty to do. The city comprises many distinct neighbourhoods, each offering something unique. Step back in time at the Colonial houses of Quaker Hill or enjoy the shops and tourist attractions of the Riverfront. If you visit during June, attend the Italian Festival. The city shuts down several blocks to make way for carnival rides and traditional Italian food and music. Wilmington hosts a variety of music festivals each summer. The most popular are the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, a weeklong event in Rodney Square, and the Peoples’ Festival, a Riverfront tribute to Bob Marley. Get in touch with your wild side at the Brandywine Zoo. This small zoo is home to a variety of exotic creatures, including a clouded leopard, a Siberian tiger and a two-toed sloth. Browse through the extensive collections at the Delaware Art Museum or take the younger members of your family to the Delaware Children’s Museum for hands-on learning. Buy a ticket for Frawley Stadium, home to Minor League baseball team the Wilmington Blue Rocks, as well as the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. In the countryside surrounding Wilmington, visit local wineries along the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Tour the homes and gardens of nearby estates like Nemours Mansion and Winterthur. The area has a rich history dating back to the American Revolution visit key battle sites such as Cooch’s Bridge and Brandywine Battlefield. Wilmington is a fairly small city with a huge variety of offerings. Between the many restaurants and shops downtown or the museums and galleries scattered throughout the city, you’ll find endless attractions for visitors of all ages. The city sits on the bank of the Delaware River halfway between New York City and Washington D.C. ### Where to stay in Wilmington ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/133a291c643ecc89bf75443c61f3e0e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riverfront Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Delaware Children's Museum while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Riverfront.dx6187528) ![Wilmington showing a castle, a fountain and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63603-Wilmington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Wilmington Unique features of Downtown Wilmington include the bars and theatres. Make a stop by Grand Opera House or World Cafe Live at the Queen while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Downtown-Wilmington.dx6055683) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Wilmington If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Chase Fieldhouse and Eden Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-South-Wilmington.dx986368979564474368) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e1a15ce23c044a9c1a1a35c8404804a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Trolley Square Trolley Square might not have many top sights, but Delaware Art Museum and The Playhouse on Rodney Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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