Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilmington, DE

  • The list below includes 191 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmington, Delaware, including 102 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Museum and Specialty Museums.
  • From Bellevue State Park to Brandywine Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newark, Philadelphia, West Chester and New Castle.
  • The list below includes 191 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmington, Delaware, including 102 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Museum and Specialty Museums.
  • From Bellevue State Park to Brandywine Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newark, Philadelphia, West Chester and New Castle.
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23.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Specialty Museums 1520 Horseshoe Trl, Malvern, PA 19355 MoreLess Info
Dedicating to memory of a wood sculptor, The Wharton Esherick Museum features 300 of his pieces in the gallery. One of his most notable works is a curved staircase carved from wood, which visitors can touch and feel.
24.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 701 Haywood Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335 MoreLess Info
An ice rink, Power Play Rinks at Exton hosts a variety of both youth and adult hockey leagues. The facility also offers open skating, figure skating lessons, camps and clinics, and hockey lessons.
24.1 Miles
86% 241 votes
Train Stations 2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA MoreLess Info
Opened in 1933 and renovated in 1989, the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia is covered in beautiful history. The station displays powerful sculptures, train-long sky lights, and an Art Deco design, making it one of the nation's most beautiful train stations.
24.1 Miles
89% 1131 votes
Children's Museums 4231 Ave of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131 MoreLess Info
Please Touch Museum caters to the curiosity of young children, with exhibits and interactive activities exploring music and rhythm, city life – from grocery shopping to a construction zone -- and science, nature and weather stops on the River Adventure.
24.3 Miles
83% 1551 votes
Specialty Museums 19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 MoreLess Info
America's first museum of medical science, the Mutter Museum is designed in the tradition of a 19th Century cabinet museum, and features anatomical specimens, medical instruments and models.
24.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park 900 Levels Road, Middletown, DE 19709 MoreLess Info
Situated on 100 acres, Charles E. Price Memorial Park At Levels Road features a dog park, a fishing pond and open fields for recreational activities. The park also offers picnic facilities, walking trails and children's playgrounds.
24.4 Miles
90% 440 votes
Parks 18th and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by some of the city's most beautiful architecture, Rittenhouse square is an expanse of soft grass and many walking paths that allow visitors and residents to enjoy the city's fresh air. Many pop-up bands and artists can be found in the park for entertainment and souvenirs.
24.5 Miles
33% 6 votes
Soccer Field 224 County Line Road, Wayne, PA 19087 MoreLess Info
YSC sports is a soccer facility that features both indoor and outdoor artificial soccer fields for use. Visitors to the facility commonly enjoy playing games in a soccer league, renting field time, or training to become a better player.
24.6 Miles
96% 1423 votes
Food Tours Philadelphia, PA 19103 MoreLess Info
The City Food Tours Philadelphia offers five different tours including Flavors of Philly, Tastes of Northern Lights, Craft Beer and Artisanal Cheese Tasting, Ethnic Eats Tour, and Decadent Gourmet Tour. On each tour, participants are taken to five locations for a sampling of the food.
24.6 Miles
84% 251 votes
Other Entertainment 232-46 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 MoreLess Info
The Academy of Music is one of the world's oldest functioning opera houses. Though it is still used for opera, it also hosts a variety of other entertainment, including: comedy, orchestra concerts, and musicals.
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