Riverfront Travel Guide
Wilmington
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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.
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
Enjoy an outing to Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts during your stay 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.
Things to do
Wilmington: Mimosa Cruise on the Christina River
Top hotels in Riverfront
Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
"Always a pleasure. Great location for staycation!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
"Was very impressed with the room it was spacious and wheelchair accessible acceptable"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
"Quick"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
"HORRIBLE. STAY AWAY SERIOUSLY. GETTTO. NASTY. TOO MUCH TO EXPLAIN BATHROOM BROKEN TOILET. RUN DOWN."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Clarion Hotel Philadelphia International Airport
"Airport shuttle"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
"The room was clean but the room had ants. We found ants on the table after we got back to our room. We did not leave any food on the table. The front door of the room had to slammed closed as the door was not square. The elevators had broken lights and buttons. The elevators also had a very strong ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Riverfront
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.
South Wilmington
If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Chase Fieldhouse and Eden Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
