Make it a long weekend and take in the many sights and activities that the Greater Wilmington and Brandywine Valley have to offer. From historic homes and gardens to museums, wineries and more, the Wilmington & Western is nestled in one of the most historic and cultural areas on the East Coast.
Ashland Nature Center of the Delaware Nature Society
The headquarters of the Delaware Nature Society features numerous pet-friendly trails which allow you to discover 130 acres of meadows and woodlands along the Red Clay Creek.
Brandywine Zoo
“Delaware’s Zoo” is home to 150 animals on 13 landscaped acres along the Brandywine River in beautiful Brandywine Park.
Delaware Children’s Museum
The museum’s interactive exhibits will stimulate your child’s mind and engage them in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math and the arts. The museum is located in the heart of the popular Wilmington Riverfront.
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Formerly the Delaware Museum of Natural History, the museum features permanent displays of dinosaurs, birds, mammals and shells, along with traveling exhibitions.
Greenbank Mill & Phillips Farm
Visit the lone survivor of the rich milling history of the Red Clay Valley and gain an understanding of the industrial, agricultural and social history of our ancestors. The Mill is located across the street from the Wilmington & Western.
Hagley Museum & Library
Over 230 acres of trees and gardens surround the site of the gunpowder works founded by E.I. du Pont in 1802, as well as the first du Pont family home in America. A variety of exhibits and events are offered
throughout the year.
Historic Old New Castle
Explore the cobblestone streets of the first capital of the First State. Among the historic buildings in this little town are three museums of the New Castle Historical Society, which will take you back through three centuries of the town’s history.
Longwood Gardens
Walk through 1,000+ acres of one of the world’s great gardens. Longwood also offers performing arts events, flower shows & gardening demonstrations throughout the year.
Mt. Cuba Center
Explore the former home and gardens of Mr. & Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland. The site is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of more than 1,000 native plants.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
The former home of Henry Francis du Pont features rare collections of antiques & Americana, plus 979 acres of estate gardens.
Courtyard Wilmington Downtown
1102 N. West Street | Wilmington, DE 19801
302.429.7600
5.3 Miles
Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square/Brandywine Valley
719 East Baltimore Pike | Kennett Square, PA 19348
610.444.8995
11 Miles
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Christiana
1008 Old Churchmans Road | Newark, DE 19713
302.454.7300
5.2 Miles
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
100 Continental Drive | Newark, DE 19713
302.454.1500
5.7 Miles
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington North/Brandywine
300 Rocky Run Parkway | Wilmington, DE 19803
302.479.7900
8.9 Miles
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Brandywine Valley
350 Rocky Run Parkway | Wilmington, DE 19803
302.479.2000
8.9 Miles
Residence Inn Wilmington Downtown
1300 North Market Street | Wilmington, DE 19801
302.777.7373
5.6 Miles
Sonesta Select Newark/Christiana Mall
Springhill Suites Newark Downtown
Fairville Inn
506 Kennett Pike | Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610.388.5900
9.3 Miles
Faunbrook
699 West Rosedale Avenue | West Chester, PA 19382
610.436.5788
18.6 Miles
Inn at Whitewing Farm
370 Valley Road | West Chester, PA 19382
610.388.2013
13.7 Miles
Inn at Montchanin Village & Spa
528 Montchanin Road | Wilmington, DE 19710
302.888.2133
5.2 Miles
Miller-Dunham House
207 High Street | Odessa, DE 19730
302.378.0459
22.1 Miles