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.
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.
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.
Rockwood Park and Museum
You can study the exhibits at Rockwood Park and Museum, 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.
Top hotels in Downtown Wilmington
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
Always the best place with early check in. Clean and cozy with super awesome customer service.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Downtown by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
Customer service front desk.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Du Pont
Staff was very nice. Room was clean and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
Clean and friendly
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Staff very courteous and helpful. Room spotless except for hair dryer (i couldn't use..too dirty). Wish i could have stayed there for breakfast. Will definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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.
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 Delaware Children's Museum or Daniel S. Frawley Stadium 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 World Cafe Live at the Queen and Delaware Children's Museum.
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.
