Wilmington DE Tourism and Sightseeing

Wilmington Tourism At a Glance

Best Time to Visit Wilmington Delaware
Whether you want to explore the beautiful Brandywine Valley on horseback or spend a late night in the slots casino (open until 2 a.m.), youll find a lot to do in this tiny town framed by historic buildings and beautiful scenery. If, like so many others, youre coming for the golf, youll want to plan to travel in the spring, summer, or fall. But, if other Delaware delights bring you this way, youll find that any season is a great time to travel. Keep in mind that Delaware has no state sales tax so that its a perfect place to do your Christmas shopping. Click Here to find hotels in Wilmington. If you need additional visitor information for Wilmington, Click Here.

Average Wilmington Weather
Rain rain, wont go away. Pack your raingear for a visit to Wilmington as there is seldom a totally dry time---each month averages over three inches of precipitation except February which comes in at right under three inches for an annual average. Wilmington has four distinct seasons. January is the coldest month with average highs just above freezing. Spring and fall are mild but definite sweater weather. The summer months are delightful with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.

Transportation
Wilmington is located mid-way between New York City and Washington, DC on 1-95. The most convenient airport is in Philadelphia, where youll definitely want to rent a car. Its impossible to get around Wilmington without one.

In-Season Costs
No state sales taxes makes Delaware a Mecca for folks on a shopping splurge --- the Brandywine Valley is chock full of everything from standard retailers, to outlet malls, to antique stores --- so no matter what your budget bewares-youll be seduced by shopping. That said, expect to spend around $100 to $150 for a room in a romantic bed and breakfast, around $40 for the budget chains and around $80-$90 for an upscale chain.

There is no tax on dining in Delaware, so why not have a blow out? The tourist traffic to the area has spawned a series of incredible restaurants catering to every type of taste: you can spend $75 per person for a once-in-lifetime meal or check out a Sunday brunch in the $20 range. If youd rather contribute to the retail economy you should have no trouble finding moderately priced meals in the $7 to $15 range.

Delaware Tourism - Wilmington Attractions, Activities and Day Trips
The best day trip in Delaware will convince you that youve spent the day in Europe. Winterthur Estate on Route 52 is six miles northwest of Wilmington. Winterthur is a country estate. The museum offers a collection of American antiques. The 60-acre garden and surrounding landscape of woodlands, waterways, and rolling meadows are a great place to walk around. Tours of the mansion, the museum and the garden are available. Its best to contact Winterhur in advance for tour tickets, to learn about events, or make advance reservations call 1-800-448-3883.

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