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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Wilmington Scavenger Hunt: Welcoming Wilmington
Sorcerer's Quest - The Dragon's Lair
Top hotels in Downtown Wilmington
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
Clean, friendly, quiet, restfull.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
The lady at the front desk was very friendly when we walked in and got us checked in right away! The room was clean and comfortable. But they have a few water bubbles on the ceiling that need repaired and a few chipped paint spots by the front door that need repaired! Other than that the room was ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG
Clean rooms, cordial staff, very good breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Du Pont
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful hotel. Our room was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel's restaurant is also very good. I highly recommend Hotel Du Pont.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Room was good looking, staff was excellent… vending machine on 5th and 8th floor was not working and the prices down on the lobby floor and very expensive smh. 4$ for a deer park water bottle etc…
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
great experience for my first visit. Breakfast was very impressive and the room everything was clean. I will be back
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Wilmington
Trinity Vicinity
While Trinity Vicinity isn't home to many top sights, The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Grand Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cool Spring
While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Grand Opera House.
Riverfront
Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Delaware Children's Museum or Daniel S. Frawley Stadium while you're exploring the area.
Brandywine Village
While there might not be top attractions in Brandywine Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Grand Opera House.
Hedgeville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hedgeville and surrounding area, you can visit World Cafe Live at the Queen and Delaware Children's Museum.
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.
