The Flats Travel Guide
Wilmington
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 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.
Things to do
Sorcerer's Quest - The Dragon's Lair
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Welcoming Wilmington
Top hotels in The Flats
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Great hotel
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
No hand soap. No stopper in the bathtub. No ironing board. No hangers.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Good
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
Room was clean and it was quiet so it was a good stay
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South
The front desk was very welcoming. I arrived very early and they tried to accommodate me ASAP. Happy hour was a nice extra. Breakfast was great. Very close to the Univ of Delaware. I have stayed there twice.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Philadelphia International Airport
I arrived at the hotel after driving for 12 hours for them to say they didn’t accept my debit card, so I asked if I could use my credit card and was still turned away. The lady points out a sign that says affective August first with NO YEAR, I said August of what year and she says 2025. I said oh ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Flats
Little Italy
Though Little Italy may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Creek.
Union Park Gardens
While there might not be top attractions in Union Park Gardens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and World Cafe Live at the Queen.
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.
Forty Acres
While Forty Acres may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Zoo.
Hedgeville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hedgeville and surrounding area, you can visit Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and World Cafe Live at the Queen.
