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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Wilmington
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
Remodeled & clean rooms
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
Excellent
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Du Pont
Every employee that we encountered was friendly, professional, and helpful. Our room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The Christmas tree in the lobby was beautiful and created a magical, holiday vibe. Breakfast at the restaurant was delicious and plentiful. We loved every minute of our ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Great room, clean & quiet, and a hot shower. Disappointed that the card reader in the parking lot did not work.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
The heat did not work even though Daniel tried to fix the system. He did help us move to a different room making sure the heat works. Thank you, Daniel.
Reviewed on 21 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 Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Delaware Children's Museum 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 Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and World Cafe Live at the Queen.
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.
