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What to do and see in Wilmington, Delaware (DE): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Wilmington, Delaware was first settled by the Swedish in 1638. Over time, the area has also been home to the Dutch, the British and the Quakers, a long diverse history that has left its mark on the surrounding area. Visit Fort Christina and experience what it was like to be one of the first colonists in Wilmington. The Delaware Art Museum, with a extensive collection of American art, celebrates the Brandywine School, a style of painting named for the nearby Brandywine Creek.
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1. Can Do Playground
2. Hagley Museum And Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 773 reviews
Hagley is the former industrial site of the original black powder works of the DuPont Company founded in Delaware in 1802 and powered by the natural resources that surrounded it. Today, it is 235 acres of wooded rolling hills along the rushing Brandywine River dotted with hundreds of stone ruins of the black powder industry, dozens of restored buildings associated with the business, and the first du Pont family home built in America. Here, for more than 200 years, the DuPont Company and family experimented, innovated, and pursued the American Dream. Hagley has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1972. The site is a National Historic Landmark, National Recreation Trail, and a Historic Engineering Landmark.
Reviewed By JPGPhilly - Worcester, United States
Hagley is a gem and definitely worth a visit, even during the abbreviated winter tour schedule. our tour was memorable in large part due to the wit and wisdom of our tour guide / interpreter - Rodney. the tour encompasses two parts - the beginnings of the DuPont fame and fortune as black powder makers and their first manor house on site. honestly Winterthur and Nemours are more impressive, but it all began here at Hagley and the black powder making process is unique. there is a restored and working 19th century water powered machining building on site that is fascinating
3. Nemours Estate
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4.5 based on 673 reviews
Opening April 1st, 2021 Owned and developed by our founder, Alfred I. duPont (1864-1935), Nemours Estate comprises an exquisite 77-room Mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur's Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles used on the Estate, and nearly 200 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows and lawns.
Reviewed By rochelleforster - Randolph, United States
We had a few hours before our return home and stopped at this museum. Given the cold weather, we toured the house. It is worth taking a guided tour as we learned so many interesting facts about the family, their possessions and the history of the estate. The furnishings are intact to the time when the family lived here which makes it so neat. And Alfred DuPont was way ahead of his time in so many ideas he created for the house and the things he put into it, like a back up generator; controls in his bathroom to make sure tings were working properly; bottling his water, 2 tanks with 1 for back up and so on. Fascinating to hear the stories too.
4. Wilmington and Western Railroad
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Wilmington & Western Railroad is Delaware's only operating Museum. Take a ride on this scenic line and you will be transported back to a Golden Era when passenger trains rolled majestically through the land and steam whistles echoed off the hills. The W&W operates Steam and Diesel train excursions - primarily on the weekends. Special railroading adventures are available for railroaders of all ages. Whether you want to explore history, celebrate holidays, wine & dine or just have fun, The Wilmington & Western Railroad has just the event for you.
5. Frawley Stadium
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
302-888-2015, Home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks Minor League Baseball
Reviewed By 301patrickm - Wilmington, United States
Home to the Blue Rocks minor league baseball team has a hometown feel. Many activities for the family between innings. The food vendors are on the moderate side pricewise. And at the end of the game they had a massive fireworks display.
6. Saint Anthony of Padua Church
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By richardcarvel - Wilmington, United States
Saint Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church is situated high on a hill overlooking Wilmington. It is a handsome church on the outside and very beautiful on the inside. Next to it is a manse for the priests and nearby is a fine elementary school. Several blocks away is an upper school that is also affiliated with the church. The church became famous in the 1950s when Grace Kelly and her future husband attended services there. The priest who was in part responsible for their meeting and later marrying, Father Francis Tucker, later moved to Monaco where he served as Princess Grace's confessor. Father Tucker attended seminary with the future Pope Pius XII, with whom he remained close friends for the rest of their lives. The church has a celebrated week-long Festa in June each year, ending on St. Anthony's feat day. There is an extensive offering of Italian foods and crafts as well as rides and other things for children and adolescents. The church is an important part of the Wilmington community and contributes substantially to its culture and welfare.
7. Carousel Park & Equestrian Center
8. Wilmington Riverwalk
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4.0 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By bww649 - Wilmington, United States
been here many times - for meals at multiple restaurants , dinner cruise on river , fund raising 5k , Constitution Yards outdoor beer garden (summer) , mini-golf (summer), outdoor skating rink ( winter), children's museum , indoor trampoline park, indoor car shows, movie theater w IMAXX. Many varied and fun venues. Area is expanding w an additional new hotel , 3 mile boardwalk across marsh land to N Castle De., new bridge giving access to Rt 13 & interstate hwys.
9. Delaware Children's Museum
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4.0 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By 214salinab - New Castle, United States
I went out on a friend-date with a girlfriend whose son, Parker, is just shy of 3 years old. LIke every other young patron in the building, he had a blast! Me - I'm more "grandparent" age, so my recollection of kids museums is musty and dated. When I walked into this intelligently designed, colorfully kid-centric mecca, I was floored! There are activities for every possible interest a child about 8 and younger could possible have: 1) coloring books and light and shape art for the artistic 2) Climbing features and a giant maze (temp attraction) for the adventurer 3) A car mechanic stop and boats to 'drive' and large roads with cars for the transportation intrigued 4) A water world (with aprons) for those who love things that splash and float 5) A science exploration area - they had the parts of the body, including stuffed pieces like brain cells, blood cells, liver, etc. 6) A restaurant and kitchen and grocery area for the culinary-minded. Truly - it's an experience that no child local or visiting should miss! Every single one who I saw leaving the building was exhausted with joy.
