Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilmington, DE

  • The list below includes 191 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmington, Delaware, including 102 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Museum and Specialty Museums.
  • From Bellevue State Park to Brandywine Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newark, Philadelphia, West Chester and New Castle.
  • The list below includes 191 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmington, Delaware, including 102 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Museum and Specialty Museums.
  • From Bellevue State Park to Brandywine Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newark, Philadelphia, West Chester and New Castle.
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From the merchant: Voted “Best Camp 2015” by North DelaWHERE! A week of fun teaching improv, acting, and movement ending in a performance
2.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with Illinois State Parks, the Garfield Park Activity Center hosts a variety of programs, including basketball, tee ball, and other sports that kids can play for free. The center also hosts special events.
5.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Pubs 519 E Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
A restaurant and bar with an Irish pub feel, J.B. McGinnes Pub & Grille features live music as well as a regular karaoke night. It also features pool tables and a juke box.
5.5 Miles
70% 70 votes
Natural History Museums 4840 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807 MoreLess Info
Greenville, Delaware is home to the Delaware Museum of Natural History. This popular educational institution has collections featuring dinosaur skeletons, fine gemstones, mineral samples, taxidermied wildlife, asteroid fragments and much more.
5.5 Miles
89% 18 votes
Historic Homes East Third Street, New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
New Castle's Old Dutch House is Delaware's most important repository of Colonial-area furniture and domestic items. It features fine hand-crafted pewter dinnerware, hand-carved wooden furniture, delicate textiles and immaculately-preserved antique carpeting.
5.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
Historic Sites Delaware Street, New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
A historic building that dates back to 1832, the Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office used to be part of a Civil War era railroad. The building has since been transplanted to its current location.
5.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Historic Buildings 40 E. 3rd St, New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
With beautiful and stunning architecture, the Old Library Museum offers an interesting collection of items commemorating the history of the New Castle community. This includes clothing, furnishings and special items that represent African Americans.
5.6 Miles
92% 48 votes
Historic Homes 42 The Strand, New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
Built in 1801, Read House & Gardens' mansion covers with its 22 rooms 14,000 square feet. The garden was added in 1847. It can be rented for private special events, such as weddings.
5.6 Miles
90% 59 votes
Historic Buildings 211 Delaware St., New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
The historic New Castle Court House, now a museum and state landmark, was the original capitol building of the State of Delaware. It is now filled with artifacts and media related to Delaware's role as one of the thirteen original states.
5.6 Miles
93% 14 votes
Historic Homes 2 East 4th Street, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
Named the first grand mansion of Delaware, the Amstel House now appears as a middle-class Dutch home and is available for tours. The house was built in the 1730's and features original woodwork, an open hearth and early Dutch colonial decor.
5.6 Miles
50% 4 votes
Specialty Museums 414 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
Offering a unique collection, Velocipede Museum features interesting bicycle exhibits along with a wealth of information about their history. The museum has further expanded to include displays and memorabilia relative to lighting and signage.
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