South 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.
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.
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.
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.
Rockwood Park and Museum
You can study the exhibits at Rockwood Park and Museum, 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.
Things to do
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Welcoming Wilmington
Sorcerer's Quest - The Dragon's Lair
Top hotels in South Wilmington
Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront
Better than adequate, clean rooms, good value.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Our room was very comfortable, and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The location was really quiet for being close to the airport. The staff were also speedy in getting a high temperature in the lobby and breakfast area cooled down. “Stuff” happens but the staff were on it!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
this is a nice property. Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Very comfortable bed! Great staff…
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Unfortunately, our stay was very disappointing overall due to the cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel. When we arrived, the bedding appeared unclean and had visible makeup stains on the sheets and covers. The hallways and hotel floors were also very dirty — we even found ketchup left on the ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Our room was very nice the staff was amazing and helped us check in early. The pool was ok the railing going in the pool was very loose and a light inside of the pool was popped out and just floating at the top of the pool at one point. Overall though everything was pretty good.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Wilmington
Compton Village
While there might not be top attractions in Compton Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.
Riverfront
Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or DuPont Environmental Education Center while you're exploring the area.
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.
Browntown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Browntown and surrounding area, you can visit Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and Chase Fieldhouse.
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.
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.
