- Our list of the best things to do in Wilmington, Delaware, features the top 233 nearby activities — including 102 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Wilmington, DE has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 35 things to do within the city of Wilmington, DE , followed by 198 popular activities in nearby cities, including Philadelphia, Newark, West Chester, New Castle, Media, Middletown, Downingtown, Wayne, Elkton, Kennett Square, Malvern, North East, Chadds Ford, Hockessin, Bear, Delaware City, Chester, Drexel Hill, Valley Forge, Greenville, Wellsboro, Odessa, Winterthur and Exton
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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
1.2 Miles
73%
151 votes
550 South Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
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Birthday parties and special meetings can be held at the Delaware Children's Museum. There are all sorts of entertainment opportunities in here, all of them having an educational purpose – whether it is the coloring program or the stratosphere.
0.6 Miles
77%
101 votes
500 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
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Your opportunity to attend top-notch live music shows in Delaware begins and ends with World Café Live at the Queen. The now converted hotel was originally built in 1789 and provides visitors with the perfect blend of historic ambience and musical excellence.
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Penn Cinema Riverfront is a 15-theater multiplex featuring the latest technologies, including IMAX and 3-D. See the latest Hollywood blockbusters in their comfortable stadium seating while enjoying fresh, affordable concessions.
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Brandywine Park is divided by grey stone walls built of local stone in the late 1800's. The park maintains trails that wind along creeks along with open fields that are excellent for picnics, kite flying and disc golf.
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At The Playhouse on Rodney Square, visitors can see Broadway musicals, stand up comedy, youth theater, and a variety of other performing arts events. The theater features a Victorian style stage with a large, red velvet curtain.
3.5 Miles
90%
10 votes
2111 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
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Organizing excursions to the Brandywine River, Wilderness Canoe Trips offers visitors 1.5 hour canoe and kayak trips where they can travel the river with a seasoned guide. The waters of the river are calm and are suite for beginner kayakers.
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Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park hosts numerous events like festivals on its wide grounds and also attracts visitors on a daily basis who enjoy strolling by gardens and resting on benches. The boardwalk is popular with joggers.
5.6 Miles
83%
6 votes
4840 Kennett Pk, Wilmington, DE 19807
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At Delaware Museum of Natural History, visitors can view life-sized dinosaur fossils and displays containing educational information on topics like geology, prehistory, and ecosystems. The museum contains exhibits like an African watering hole and nature nook.
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A museum of American decorative arts, the Winterthur Museum is surrounded by a sixty acre garden. The museum features a variety of art exhibits, and hosts frequent lectures and other educational events.
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Featuring over 80 retail and food stores, Concord Mall has top retail chains such as Aeropostale, Barnes & Noble, Yankee Candle, and Ruby Tuesday. Announcements can be found online each month for events specific to certain stores as well as general events, such as the Antique Auto Show.