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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
Wildflower Celebration Weekend
- Apr 19, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024
- Mt. Cuba Center
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
A Drawing Show
- Mar 29, 2024 - Apr 26, 2024
Every Leaf and Twig: Andrew Wyeth's Botanical Imagination
- Brandywine Museum of Art
- Mar 29, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024
In Focus: Photography from the Collection
- Delaware Art Museum
- Mar 29, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024
Top Area Attractions
As Seen on "Travels With Darley"
View More VideosWilmington Featured on PBS & Amazon Prime
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
Wilmington’s City Restaurant Week Arriving this Spring!
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Wilmington’s City Restaurant Week is a highlight of Wilmington's culinary calendar, featuring a diverse lineup of…
Longwood Gardens' Spring Blooms Display on View March 30 to May 5, 2024
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Experience the vibrant spectacle of spring at Longwood Gardens during the much-anticipated Spring Blooms display, running from…
Enchanting Weekend Getaways with the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
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As nature bursts into a spectrum of colors with the arrival of spring and summer, there’s no place quite like Wilmington…
Stories to inspire your Greater Wilmington getaway
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…
Get the Best of Dining with a ‘Prix Fixe’ Deal
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Eating in restaurants can be a little like traveling by car: Sometimes, it’s good to be the driver, but on other days, you…
Shake off Winter with a Brisk Hike and Yummy Brunch
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This time of year, it’s natural to feel like life is pulling everyone in different directions: Winter weather makes us…
Stories to inspire your Greater Wilmington getaway
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…
Greater Wilmington, Delaware is a Delight for Musical Theater Lovers
Looking ahead from the snows of winter to the warmth of spring, Delaware theaters are brimming with the sound of musicals!…