Downtown Wilmington Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Wilmington
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
Every employee that we encountered was friendly, professional, and helpful. Our room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The Christmas tree in the lobby was beautiful and created a magical, holiday vibe. Breakfast at the restaurant was delicious and plentiful. We loved every minute of our ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
The room and staff were very good
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Room was clean for the most part had a little issue checking in they couldn’t find my reservation and told me they had no more rooms available. Front desk didn’t seem like they cared either was working really slow to find it and I was checking in kind of late due to a pushed back flight due to the ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
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 Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and World Cafe Live at the Queen.

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.
