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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Restaurant offers a variety of dishes including fried chicken, wings, crab balls, and blackened salmon
11.9 Miles
100% 8 votes
Horseback Riding 607 Madison Street, Delaware City, DE 19706 MoreLess Info
Picturesque Cozy Quarters Farm is a family-owned horse and pony farm in Delaware City. The farm offers riding lessons, trail rides and private pony parties, as well as horse leasing.
12.0 Miles
84% 229 votes
Farms & Ranches 137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19063 MoreLess Info
Featuring seasonal events throughout the year, Linvilla Orchards has grown into much more than a typical pick-your-own fruit farm. The farm includes a petting zoo, fishing, indoor mini-golf, playground and other fun for the whole family.
12.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
National & State Parks Kells Avenue, Newark, DE MoreLess Info
Situated in the heart of Newark, Kells Park has over 5 acres of mixed woodland and field, interspersed with playparks. It has a variety of sports fields for use by local teams as well as several kilometers of hiking trails.
12.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums University of Delaware, 255 Academy Street, Newark, DE 19716 MoreLess Info
Situated in the campus of the University of Delaware, Mineralogical Museum provides displays filled with geological artifacts, such as copper and silver. In addition to metals, the museum displays crystals and gems behind glass cases.
12.1 Miles
100% 60 votes
Food Tours State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 MoreLess Info
Taste Kennett Food Tours offers a unique experience for tourists and locals looking to taste the town. The tour company takes guests on a three hour tasting tour, sampling the best of what Kennett Square eateries have to offer.
12.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
History Museums 2029 Sunset Lake Road, Newark, DE MoreLess Info
The Pencader Heritage Museum is a small museum that packs a lot of history. Children and adults can learn about the history and culture of the area, and exhibits include Cooch family memorabilia and more.
12.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 547 S College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716 MoreLess Info
Public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and hosted birthday parties are a few of the many events that bring individuals to the University of Delaware Ice Arena. The rink is also home to the university's men's and women's club hockey teams.
12.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails 127-163 Valley Road, Media, PA 19063 MoreLess Info
The 2.5-mile Rocky Run Trail is a recreational trail that can be used for hiking, running, walking, or biking. The trail parallels the Rocky Run stream and eventually runs into the Darlington Trial at the lower end.
12.8 Miles
94% 123 votes
National & State Parks 880 New London Road, Newark, DE MoreLess Info
The 4 mile-long trails, the playgrounds, the picnic areas, the different sports courses, all of these and others make White Clay Creek State Park worth the while. Fishing enthusiasts can also find 2 ponds inside the park.
12.8 Miles
94% 35 votes
Farmers Markets 81 S. Pennell Rd, Media, PA 19063 MoreLess Info
A farmers' market and garden center that specializes in locally grown fresh produce, Wolff's Apple House has been in business since 1910. In addition to their signature apples, the market sells a variety of seasonal produce and local meats.
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