Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Wilmington Riverwalk
After visiting Wilmington Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grand Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Grand Opera House, a popular theatre in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
You can study the exhibits at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Hagley Museum and Library
You can study the exhibits at Hagley Museum and Library, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Brandywine Creek State Park
You can take time to visit Brandywine Creek State Park during your travels to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Delaware Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Delaware Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Wilmington
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG
"It was the best part of our trip. The city of Wilmington was dull, deserted and extremely boring))))"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
"Clean room, nice staff."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
"Great stay!"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
"Wonderful place to stay I truly enjoyed myself and i will definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Hotel Du Pont
"First class hotel and awesome restaurant . Never disappoints. Having the Playhouse and world class Broadway dhows makes it a very special night !!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Convenient location and the room was very spacious."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington
Riverfront
Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by DuPont Environmental Education Center or Delaware Sports Hall of Fame while you're exploring the area.
South Wilmington
If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Chase Fieldhouse and Eden Park are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
While Hilltop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.
Cool Spring
While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brandywine Zoo and The Playhouse on Rodney Square.
Trolley Square
Trolley Square might not have many top sights, but Brandywine Zoo and Delaware Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
