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Wilmington Tourism and Sightseeing
Location is a prime factor in Greater Wilmington, Delaware's popularity with vacation travelers. Located on Interstate-95 midway between New York City and Washington, Wilmington can be readily accessed by car, train or plane. Once in Wilmington, discover world class museums and gardens, historic towns that retain their 18th- and 19th-century ambiance, a revitalized riverfront, a year-round schedule of festivals and special events,family-owned wineries and breweries. Enjoy a wide selection of performing arts which includes traveling Broadway Productions at the DuPont Theatre, nationally recognized performers at The Grand plus symphony, ballet and opera or live musical concerts at World Cafe Live at the Queen. Dining options are equally varied; they range from friendly neighborhood bistros to 4-star restaurants. The fact that shopping, dining and entertainment are tax free in Delaware is an added bonus and the hotel tax is less than surrounding areas. Wilmington is also a vacation area that the whole family can enjoy. Take a day sail on the Kalmar Nyckel, a life-size, seaworthy recreation of the Tall Ship that brought the Swedes to Wilmington in 1638. History comes alive at Hagley Museum and Library where E.I. du Pont settled in 1802 along the banks of the Brandywine River and began using its power to produce high quality gunpowder thus laying the foundation for the mighty DuPont Corporation. See the original machinery in operation; watch a gunpowder demonstration; visit the worker's village and find out how children lived and learned in the nineteenth century; tour Eleutherian Mills, the ancestral home of the du Ponts in Delaware, which housed five generations of the family. A world of discovery awaits at the Delaware Museum of Natural History with its life size dinosaurs. Board the Wilmington & Western Railroad, one of the country's oldest operating steam locomotives, or spend time at the Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights for a close-up look at the world's largest collection of operating steam cars. Don't miss the new Delaware Children's Museum or the DuPont Environmental Education Center in Wilmington's Revitalized Riverfront. As far as entertainment is concerned, Delaware Children's Theater tailors its plays to a young audience and the DuPont Theatre presents a full Children's Series every year while World Cafe Live at the Queen hosts a Peanut Butter and Jam on Saturday morning with an all-you-can-eat kid-friendly lunch buffet!  Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.

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Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at The Queen
Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at The Queen things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Juneteenth, Jun 19, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Wilmington, DE USA

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute June 19, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 7:00PM
Sleater-Kinney at The Queen
Sleater-Kinney at The Queen things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Jul 30, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Wilmington, DE USA

Sleater-Kinney July 30, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 8:00PM
Smash Into Pieces Manifest Tour at The Queen
Smash Into Pieces Manifest Tour at The Queen things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Weekend, May 24, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Wilmington, DE USA

Smash Into Pieces Manifest Tour May 24, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 7:00PM
Super Trans Am: The Super 70s Concert Experience
Super Trans Am: The Super 70s Concert Experience things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Aug 17, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Wilmington, DE USA

Super Trans Am: The Super 70s Concert Experience August 17, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 8:00PM
Tether with Think Machine & A Paramount, A Love Supreme
Tether with Think Machine & A Paramount, A Love Supreme things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Month, Jun 07, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Wilmington, DE USA

Tether with Think Machine & A Paramount, A Love Supreme June 07, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 8:00PM
The Broken Hearts: Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute at The Queen
The Broken Hearts: Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute at The Queen things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Month, Jun 29, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Wilmington, DE USA

The Broken Hearts: Ultimate Tom Petty Tribute June 29, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 8:00PM
The Dreaded Laramie with Death by Indie & Red Birds
The Dreaded Laramie with Death by Indie & Red Birds things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Week, May 21, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Wilmington, DE USA

The Dreaded Laramie with Death by Indie & Red Birds May 21, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 7:00PM
The Launch Band at The Queen
The Launch Band at The Queen things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Month, Jun 08, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Wilmington, DE USA

The Launch Band June 08, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 8:00PM
The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party (18+) at The Queen
The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party (18+) at The Queen things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Month, Jun 07, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Wilmington, DE USA

The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party (18+) June 07, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 9:00PM
Tom Papa at Copeland Hall
Tom Papa at Copeland Hall things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Month, Jun 13, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Wilmington, DE USA

Tom Papa June 13, 2024 at Copeland Hall in Wilmington, DE 8:00PM
UpDating: Blind Date Comedy Show at The Queen
UpDating: Blind Date Comedy Show at The Queen things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Month, Jun 08, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Wilmington, DE USA

UpDating: Blind Date Comedy Show June 08, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 7:00PM
Wild Child - Doors Tribute at The Queen
Wild Child - Doors Tribute at The Queen things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Jul 14, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Wilmington, DE USA

Wild Child - Doors Tribute July 14, 2024 at The Queen in Wilmington, DE 7:00PM
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Today, May 16, 2024 (Thursday) Sports event in Wilmington, DE USA

Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds May 16, 2024 at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE 6:35PM
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Tomorrow, May 17, 2024 (Friday) Sports event in Wilmington, DE USA

Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds May 17, 2024 at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE 6:35PM
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
This Weekend, May 18, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Wilmington, DE USA

Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds May 18, 2024 at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE 6:05PM
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
This Weekend, May 19, 2024 (Sunday) Sports event in Wilmington, DE USA

Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds May 19, 2024 at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE 1:05PM
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Month, Jun 18, 2024 (Tuesday) Sports event in Wilmington, DE USA

Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds June 18, 2024 at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE 6:35PM
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Juneteenth, Jun 19, 2024 (Wednesday) Sports event in Wilmington, DE USA

Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds June 19, 2024 at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE 6:35PM
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Month, Jun 20, 2024 (Thursday) Sports event in Wilmington, DE USA

Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds June 20, 2024 at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE 6:35PM
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds
Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds things to do on a rainy day in Wilmington, DE
Next Month, Jun 21, 2024 (Friday) Sports event in Wilmington, DE USA

Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds June 21, 2024 at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE 6:35PM
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Best Time to Visit Wilmington


The best time to visit Wilmington, DE is in the spring and winter. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 30's and highs in the mid 40's. Winter nights are cold with lows in the upper 20's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Wilmington


Month Low Avg High
January 23.7 F° 31.5 F° 39.3 F°
February 25.8 F° 34.2 F° 42.5 F°
March 33.4 F° 42.7 F° 51.9 F°
April 42.1 F° 52.4 F° 62.6 F°
May 52.4 F° 62.5 F° 72.5 F°
June 61.8 F° 71.5 F° 81.1 F°
July 67.3 F° 76.6 F° 86.0 F°
August 65.8 F° 75.0 F° 84.1 F°
September 58.1 F° 67.7 F° 77.2 F°
October 45.6 F° 55.8 F° 65.9 F°
November 36.9 F° 45.9 F° 55.0 F°
December 28.4 F° 36.4 F° 44.4 F°

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