Wilmington, DE & The Brandywine Valley, PA, Guide and Information
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Welcome to Wilmington, DE & The Brandywine Valley
The scenic and historic Brandywine Valley in Delaware and Pennsylvania is also home to some of the best shops and markets, world-class restaurants, and charming places to stay. Here, you can stand where George Washington and his Continental Army stood in 1777, walk through the perfectly preserved estates of the du Ponts and other scions of the early 20th century, and move on to dinner at a James-Beard-award-winning restaurant followed by an outdoor evening performance at Longwood Gardens. Delightful towns like Kennett Square, Chadd’s Ford, Hockessin, and Greenville offer so much to explore and do, all within an easy drive from New York, Philadelphia or Washington, DC. Wilmington, Delaware, located on the Christina and Delaware rivers, is the urban hub of the region, with lively streets, beautiful parks, and lots to do and see in every season. The city has so much to offer in neighborhoods like Little Italy and the Riverfront, and also serves as a center for banking and innovation, with world-class restaurants, museums, performing arts venues, and of course, tax-free shopping!
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Where to Eat in Wilmington, Delaware
If you’re traveling around Delaware, chances are good that you’ll end up in Wilmington. The state’s urban hub boasts both a thriving downtown and a bustling riverfront, where you’ll find some of the best dining in the region! Wilmington restaurants are the place to go to try some of the state’s famed seafood (don’t miss the steamed crabs or the Delaware Bay oysters) and other regional favorites in a casual setting or fine dining that boasts dishes from James Beard-award chefs. Whether you’re traveling for business or exploring with the family, Wilmington has so much to see, eat, drink and do! Here are just a few suggestions:
This riverfront restaurant with an award-winning chef at the helm is a favorite for its extensive seafood options (including a fresh raw bar) and an array of cocktails and wines available by the glass. Make your reservations in advance and expect delicious menu options such as oysters on the half shell and surf and turf.
Where to Shop in Wilmington, Delaware
Part of the Brandywine Valley, which it shares with neighboring Pennsylvania, Wilmington, Delaware, is a small destination in a small state — but it manages to pack a big personality and a lot of history within its small footprint.
Beyond offering a bevy of interesting museums and historical sites for visitors to peruse, as well as lots of outdoor attractions and great restaurants and watering holes, Wilmington also offers some stellar shopping options. This is, in part, thanks to the lack of sales tax all over the state. When you shop in Delaware, you save.
Top 3 Things to Do in Wilmington, Delaware, and the Brandywine Valley
Just slightly south of Philadelphia sits a somewhat overlooked destination that deserves any traveler’s attention when considering an East Coast vacation. Wilmington, Delaware, combined with Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley, provides a wealth of culture, history and world-class cuisine, where you might least expect it.
Intrigued? We thought you might be. Here are three things to do in Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley to get you started on your explorations of this can’t-miss region.
Top 3 Things to Do in Wilmington, Delaware, and the Brandywine Valley
Just slightly south of Philadelphia sits a somewhat overlooked destination that deserves any traveler’s attention when considering an East Coast vacation. Wilmington, Delaware, combined with Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley, provides a wealth of culture, history and world-class cuisine, where you might least expect it.
Intrigued? We thought you might be. Here are three things to do in Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley to get you started on your explorations of this can’t-miss region.
Where to Shop in Wilmington, Delaware
Part of the Brandywine Valley, which it shares with neighboring Pennsylvania, Wilmington, Delaware, is a small destination in a small state — but it manages to pack a big personality and a lot of history within its small footprint.
Beyond offering a bevy of interesting museums and historical sites for visitors to peruse, as well as lots of outdoor attractions and great restaurants and watering holes, Wilmington also offers some stellar shopping options. This is, in part, thanks to the lack of sales tax all over the state. When you shop in Delaware, you save.
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