Riverfront Travel Guide

Wilmington
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Photo by Lisa Warmouth Strusowski

Popular places to visit

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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.

Hagley Museum and Library
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Brandywine Creek State Park

Explore the great outdoors at Brandywine Creek State Park, a lovely green space in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Brandywine Creek State Park
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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.

Brandywine Zoo
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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.

Wilmington Riverwalk
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Chase Center on the Riverfront

Learn about the events happening in Chase Center on the Riverfront during your trip to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Chase Center on the Riverfront
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Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park

Things to do

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Wilmington Scavenger Hunt: Welcoming Wilmington

Rp190.350
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wilmington Scavenger Hunt: Welcoming Wilmington
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Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Rp395.853
Per adult
Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour
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Wilmington: Private Scavenger Hunts

Rp340.186
Per adult
Wilmington: Private Scavenger Hunts
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Top hotels in Riverfront

Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall
Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall
3 out of 5
48 Geoffrey Dr, Newark, DE
The price is Rp1.746.067 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
Rp1.746.067
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The stay was nice and so was the rooms . In my kids room there was a yellow stain on the blankets , even tho I couldn’t get a hold of the front desk I had to walk down to get a new blanket. There were kids playing on my kids door and running all night !! It was the worst my kids was really scared ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall
Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
3 out of 5
760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.869.012 per night from 19 May to 20 May
Rp2.869.012
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (644 reviews)
"Very nice restaurants close!! The riverwalk is nice, saw police on mopeds all the time, that is very reassuring!! The exercise room is nice and clean, temp was almost 80 and humid in there, thermostat was locked!! UGH The people are very nice and helpful!! Breakfast was good, ALWAYS the same thing ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2024

Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
3 out of 5
820 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE
The price is Rp2.422.837 per night from 26 May to 27 May
Rp2.422.837
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (551 reviews)
"The only issues were the door slammed shut and there were long hairs in my bed upon check in"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
The Westin Wilmington
The Westin Wilmington
4 out of 5
818 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE
Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service.
8.6/10 Excellent! (784 reviews)
"Even though there was a big weddin happening and the guest of the wedding to be staying at the hotel. The staff handle the check ins and crowd effectively and efficiently."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

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The Westin Wilmington
Delta Hotels by Marriott Philadelphia Airport
Delta Hotels by Marriott Philadelphia Airport
3.5 out of 5
500 Stevens Dr, Philadelphia, PA
The price is Rp2.147.752 per night from 29 May to 30 May
Rp2.147.752
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
Great stay by the airport
"We had a lovely overnight stay. Considering its proximity to the airport I didn’t hear a sound while we slept. The room was spacious and clean. Check in was easy and the staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott Philadelphia Airport
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
3.5 out of 5
422 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE
The price is Rp2.228.086 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
Rp2.228.086
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free local area shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Hotel was nice enough for an overnight stay."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverfront

Wilmington showing a castle, a fountain and a park

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.

Downtown Wilmington
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Trinity Vicinity

While Trinity Vicinity isn't home to many top sights, Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen are some notable places to visit nearby.

Trinity Vicinity
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Bancroft Parkway

When in Bancroft Parkway, you can plan a visit to Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bancroft Parkway
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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.

Forty Acres
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Westmoreland

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westmoreland and surrounding area, you can visit Delaware Art Museum and Hagley Museum and Library.

Westmoreland

Riverfront Travel Guide