- Our list of the best things to do in Wilmington, Delaware, features the top 233 nearby activities — including 102 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Wilmington, DE has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
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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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4840 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807
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Greenville, Delaware is home to the Delaware Museum of Natural History. This popular educational institution has collections featuring dinosaur skeletons, fine gemstones, mineral samples, taxidermied wildlife, asteroid fragments and much more.
5.5 Miles
New Castle's Old Dutch House is Delaware's most important repository of Colonial-area furniture and domestic items. It features fine hand-crafted pewter dinnerware, hand-carved wooden furniture, delicate textiles and immaculately-preserved antique carpeting.
5.5 Miles
A historic building that dates back to 1832, the Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office used to be part of a Civil War era railroad. The building has since been transplanted to its current location.
5.5 Miles
With beautiful and stunning architecture, the Old Library Museum offers an interesting collection of items commemorating the history of the New Castle community. This includes clothing, furnishings and special items that represent African Americans.
5.6 Miles
Built in 1801, Read House & Gardens' mansion covers with its 22 rooms 14,000 square feet. The garden was added in 1847. It can be rented for private special events, such as weddings.
5.6 Miles
The historic New Castle Court House, now a museum and state landmark, was the original capitol building of the State of Delaware. It is now filled with artifacts and media related to Delaware's role as one of the thirteen original states.
5.6 Miles
Named the first grand mansion of Delaware, the Amstel House now appears as a middle-class Dutch home and is available for tours. The house was built in the 1730's and features original woodwork, an open hearth and early Dutch colonial decor.
5.6 Miles
Offering a unique collection, Velocipede Museum features interesting bicycle exhibits along with a wealth of information about their history. The museum has further expanded to include displays and memorabilia relative to lighting and signage.
5.6 Miles
The historical George Reed II House the is a museum that was built in 1804. The 14,000-sqft house includes twenty-two rooms, a fireplace, a dining room, a bedroom, and a garden area.
5.7 Miles
Open to both new and advanced sailors, the New Castle Sailing Club offers many member benefits. Along with classroom and water instruction, members can take advantage of social outings and sailing aboard one of the club's many boats.