Northwest Wilmington Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Northwest Wilmington
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Excellent low cost airport hotel with great shuttle service."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
"The staff at the desk were professional and helpful. The hotel was generally clean and updated. Our room was updated, except the bathroom needed to be a little updated. I was a little annoyed that they didn't have sheets and pillows for either of our rooms' pull out beds even though we had booked ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"Room was clean. Service was good. Only issue was having to pay for parking."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"Hotel need to be updated and Paul does not work. It’s under construction."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
"It was surrounded by good restaurants and a very clean area"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
"This place should not be open. There's so much work to be done. It's halfway cleaned at best and there is no security. People live under the stairs and some floors don't have cameras so it's dangerous."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Northwest Wilmington
Riverfront
Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or DuPont Environmental Education Center while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Wilmington
Unique features of Downtown Wilmington include the bars and theatres. Make a stop by Grand Opera House or The Playhouse on Rodney Square 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 Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen.
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.
