Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Wilmington Riverwalk
After visiting Wilmington Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grand Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Grand Opera House, a popular theatre in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
You can study the exhibits at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Hagley Museum and Library
You can study the exhibits at Hagley Museum and Library, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Brandywine Zoo
Visit the animals who call Brandywine Zoo home during your travels in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Delaware Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Delaware Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Wilmington
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
Facility was pretty good for the most part. Furnishings need some updating
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG
My go to hotel
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
My stsy was great I have to say chef Kenny is an amazing cook. Katrina the bartender has a great personality a d a great bartender.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Du Pont
The experience was wonderful. Beautiful room and helpful and friendly staff.We stayed here last eight years ago, and again it was a wonderful experience. With one exception. On our last visit, dinner and breakfast were truly exceptional, attentive staff and delicious food served in an atmosphere ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
Clean room | Staff | Breakfast | Kitchen
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
This is my favorite place to stay in the city. I always get top tier service from the staff. Tamika always makes sure I have a smooth check-in and alway very welcoming for a perfect stay. Joe always on point with pick up and just making the property upbeat and positive. All the other staff always ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Wilmington
Compton Village
While there might not be top attractions in Compton Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.
Trinity Vicinity
While Trinity Vicinity isn't home to many top sights, The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Grand Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cool Spring
While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brandywine Zoo and The Playhouse on Rodney Square.
Riverfront
Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts while you're exploring the area.
Brandywine Village
While there might not be top attractions in Brandywine Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brandywine Zoo and The Playhouse on Rodney Square.
Hedgeville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hedgeville and surrounding area, you can visit Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts and Daniel S. Frawley Stadium.
