South 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.
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.
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.
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 Creek State Park
You can take time to visit Brandywine Creek State Park during your travels to 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.
Things to do
Wilmington: Mimosa Cruise on the Christina River
Top hotels in South Wilmington
Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront
"Nice place, the staff were great, the room was clean. and it around quite of few things if exploring."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Convenient location and the room was very spacious."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
"I’m not expecting this to be a 5 star hotel, but the mattress was covered in something red that looked like it could be blood. But realistically you get what you paid for."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"The property was phenomenal and the staff were great"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
"Clean room, nice staff."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
"This is horrible! There were no towels in the room, the ceiling leaked, the phone in the room did not work, the ac for most of the hotel did not work, and the whole place smelled like weed. I would not stay here even for the price."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Wilmington
Riverfront
Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by DuPont Environmental Education Center or Delaware Sports Hall of Fame while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Wilmington
Unique features of Downtown Wilmington include the bars and theatres. Make a stop by Grand Opera House or World Cafe Live at the Queen while you're exploring the area.
Hilltop
While Hilltop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.
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.
Trolley Square
Trolley Square might not have many top sights, but Brandywine Zoo and Delaware Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
