- TripBuzz found 184 things to do with kids in or near Wilmington, Delaware, including 157 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newark, Philadelphia, West Chester and New Castle.
- From Can Do Playground to Delaware Children's Museum, the Wilmington area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, National & State Parks, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- Located on the Christina River, Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware. An older town, it contains several historical districts with national landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Peter located in Quaker Hill. This community also provides for an array of entertainment from its local zoo, to its art museum and sports hall of fame.
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Two fun-filled hours of bowling for teams of up to four or eight with shoe rental and a pitcher of soda
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Wilmington's Alapocas Run State Park is a green oasis in the heart of the city, featuring a rock climbing area, a network of trails, sports fields, a playground, and the rentable Blue Ball Barn.
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Travel back to the turn of the century when you visit Rockwood Museum in Wilmington. Located in a family mansion, the museum displays original furnishings and clothing from the 1890's through 1920 and represents life through the Depression and World Wars.
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Wilmington Riverwalk is a 1,3 mile-long riverwalk, where the visitor can relax and enjoy the sight of the many species of plants guarding the trail. Birdhouses are all over the place. The Hare pavilion can accommodate 300 people.
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Penn Cinema Riverfront is a 15-theater multiplex featuring the latest technologies, including IMAX and 3-D. See the latest Hollywood blockbusters in their comfortable stadium seating while enjoying fresh, affordable concessions.
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Brandywine Park is divided by grey stone walls built of local stone in the late 1800's. The park maintains trails that wind along creeks along with open fields that are excellent for picnics, kite flying and disc golf.
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4840 Kennett Pk, Wilmington, DE 19807
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At Delaware Museum of Natural History, visitors can view life-sized dinosaur fossils and displays containing educational information on topics like geology, prehistory, and ecosystems. The museum contains exhibits like an African watering hole and nature nook.
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Brandywine Town Center 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a lobby snack bar.
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Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the Hagley Museum & Library is dedicated to the legacy of the DuPont family. It includes photos, vintage advertisements, scientific exhibits about the development of nylon and other synthetic materials, and other ephemera related to the DuPonts.
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Operating as a summer stock theater from 1930 to the 1960's, the New Candlelight Theatre now features a variety of live entertainment and musicals. Dinner theater shows, comedy acts, and special events round out the busy schedule.
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Delaware Theatre Company has developed into the states largest professional theatre company since its founding in 1979. Producing 5 major productions each season along with successful educational outreach programs, DTC is a cornerstone of the cultural community.