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1. Delaware Museum of Natural History ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Delaware Museum of Natural History
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2. Nemours Mansion and Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Nemours Mansion and Gardens
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3. Delaware Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Delaware Art Museum
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4. Hagley Museum and Library

Category: Kids & Family
Hagley Museum and Library
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5. Grand Opera House

Grand Opera House
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6. Brandywine Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Brandywine Zoo
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7. Wilmington and Western Railroad

Category: Kids & Family
Wilmington and Western Railroad
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8. Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge

Category: Activities
Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge
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9. Delaware Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Delaware Children's Museum
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10. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts

Category: Attractions
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
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11. Brandywine Creek State Park

Category: Activities
Brandywine Creek State Park
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12. Bellevue State Park

Category: Activities
Bellevue State Park
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13. DuPont Environmental Education Center

Category: Attractions
DuPont Environmental Education Center
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14. Delaware Children's Theatre

Category: Kids & Family
Delaware Children's Theatre
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15. Rockwood Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Rockwood Museum
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16. Sullivan's Steakhouse

Category: Food & Drink
Sullivan's Steakhouse
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17. Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront

Category: Activities
Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront
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18. Old Swedes Historic Site

Category: Attractions
Old Swedes Historic Site
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19. Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
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20. Winterthur Enchanted Woods

Winterthur Enchanted Woods
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21. Wilmington Riverwalk

Category: Activities
Wilmington Riverwalk
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22. Delaware History Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Delaware History Museum
© Delaware History Museum

23. Casino at Delaware Park

Category: Entertainment
Casino at Delaware Park
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24. Alapocas Run State Park

Category: Activities
Alapocas Run State Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What is Wilmington, Delaware known for?
    Answer: Wilmington, the largest city in Delaware, is known for its great museums, beautiful gardens, and family-friendly attractions.
  • Question: What are some historic and cultural attractions in Wilmington?
    Answer: Visitors can explore the historic Nemours Mansion and its landscaped gardens, admire art at the Delaware Art Museum, and visit the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts.
  • Question: What are the best things to do in Wilmington with kids?
    Answer: Top attractions for kids include the Delaware Children’s Museum, the Delaware Museum of Natural History, and the DuPont Environmental Education Center.

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