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Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley
Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley is at the center of the Mid-Atlantic region and minutes off the I-95 corridor. While we are close by – ideal for a quick weekend getaway – you will feel as if you have been transported to a different land.
The rolling hills and magnificent estates of the Brandywine Valley recall the French countryside. Wilmington’s dining scene is a cornucopia of global flavors. The colonial hamlets of New Castle and Odessa give you the feeling of an English country village. Our six grand gardens, all part of America's Garden Capital, encompass over 3,000 acres and lie within minutes of one another.
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Starting at $49Featured Events
Festival of Fountains at Longwood
- May 9, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024
- Longwood Gardens
Wilmington Grand Prix Weekend
- May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
- Wilmington Grand Prix
Every Leaf and Twig: Andrew Wyeth's Botanical Imagination
- Brandywine Museum of Art
- May 9, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024
Hugh Atkins: Tesserae
- May 9, 2024 - May 26, 2024
Jamie Wyeth: Mysterious Familiar
- May 9, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024
Top Area Attractions
As Seen on "Travels With Darley"
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Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley was recently featured in the 10th season of "Travels with Darley," a PBS and Amazon Prime travel television series.
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Stories to inspire your Greater Wilmington getaway
99th Anniversary of “A Day in Old New Castle” to Commemorate the 1824 Great Fire
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Historic New Castle will celebrate the 99th anniversary of “A Day in Old New Castle” on Saturday, May 18th from 10…
10 Spring Adventures Along Wilmington’s Riverfront
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As the weather warms and nature comes to life, the Wilmington Riverfront calls visitors near and far with a plethora of outdoor…
Longwood Gardens’ Sweeping Reimagination Set to Open November 2024
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Longwood Gardens announced that Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience, the most ambitious revitalization in a century of…
Stories to inspire your Greater Wilmington getaway
Celebrate spring in Greater Wilmington deliciously at these alfresco hangouts
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Lots of people love dining out. But let’s take a moment to also show some love for dining out doors . Something special…
Goodbye, winter! Spring 2024 brings a fresh crop of tasty treats
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For cooks and foodies alike, spring’s arrival inspires delicious anticipation of fresh tastes and new experiences. Soon…
On the Wild Side: Wilmington’s Out-of-the-Ordinary Wings
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If there was ever a single dish that didn’t really need any improvement, it just might be the Buffalo-style chicken wing…
Stories to inspire your Greater Wilmington getaway
Grand Opera at Wilmington's The Grand
Wilmington’s Grand Opera House – known to its devotees as The Grand – is a pivotal part of life on…
Three Interconnected, Wyeth-Related, Exhibitions On View at the Brandywine Museum of Art
Whether you’re new to the beautiful Brandywine Valley or you live here, the Brandywine Museum of Art is always an enticing…
Get Your 80s on at the 12th Annual Shine a Light Benefit Concert at The Queen Theater in Wilmington!
A dozen or more times a month, an audience streams into The Queen theater in downtown Wilmington. The renovated jewel is busy…