Guidebook for Wilmington

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Guidebook for Wilmington

Food Scene

Gretchen & Alex used to be our next door neighbors. They opened their dream cafe De La Coeur (which means from the heart) 2015 and have been successfully feeding our neighborhood since day one!
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De La Coeur Café et Pâtisserie
1836 Lovering Ave
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Gretchen & Alex used to be our next door neighbors. They opened their dream cafe De La Coeur (which means from the heart) 2015 and have been successfully feeding our neighborhood since day one!
If you like homemade Italian, just eight tables, daily specials and very personal service.
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Scalessa's "My Way" Old School Italian Kitchen
1836 North Lincoln Street
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If you like homemade Italian, just eight tables, daily specials and very personal service.
Since 1940... we love Italian and Monday is their two for twenty night!
Mrs. Robino's
520 N Union St
Since 1940... we love Italian and Monday is their two for twenty night!
Lots of grab and go items for the time pressed traveler. Many Vegan and vegetarian items as well. Great smoothies!
HoneyBee Kitchen and Market
11A Trolley Square
Lots of grab and go items for the time pressed traveler. Many Vegan and vegetarian items as well. Great smoothies!
Best Baristas in town, also have wide selection of pastries, salads and sammies.
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Brew Haha
1400 N Dupont St
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Best Baristas in town, also have wide selection of pastries, salads and sammies.

Drinks & Nightlife

Popular happy hour deals, full seating fare as well.
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Kid Shelleen's Charcoal House & Saloon
1801 W 14th St
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Popular happy hour deals, full seating fare as well.
Has live music most weekends.
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Dead Presidents Pub & Restaurant
618 North Union Street
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Has live music most weekends.
Happy hour 3-6pm, all drafts, wine & OYSTERS are just $1.
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Trolley Square
1707 Delaware Ave
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Happy hour 3-6pm, all drafts, wine & OYSTERS are just $1.
Great live shows, full bar and delicious food! Originally built as a hotel in the 1800's , later served as a movie theatre from 1916 - 1959. After sitting dormant for 50 years it received a $25m make over, reopened in 2011, and is now managed by Live Nation.
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The Queen
500 N Market St
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Great live shows, full bar and delicious food! Originally built as a hotel in the 1800's , later served as a movie theatre from 1916 - 1959. After sitting dormant for 50 years it received a $25m make over, reopened in 2011, and is now managed by Live Nation.
Reminiscent of an old time speakeasy. Jazzy and soft lighting with vintage furniture, classic cocktails. Look for the unmarked door to the right of the cigar lounge. Press the doorbell near the hummingbird logo and announce your party.
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Hummingbird to Mars
West 16th Street
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Reminiscent of an old time speakeasy. Jazzy and soft lighting with vintage furniture, classic cocktails. Look for the unmarked door to the right of the cigar lounge. Press the doorbell near the hummingbird logo and announce your party.

Sightseeing

Extensive orchid collection, shows and programs run year round. They offer free online classes as well!
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Сады Лонгвуда
1001 Longwood Rd
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Extensive orchid collection, shows and programs run year round. They offer free online classes as well!
Kalmar Nyckel sails from May - October each year, starting in downtown Wilmington and also historic New Castle. Dockside tours and public sailing parties both available. Tour the deck of the famous ship and learn about ship building history.
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
1124 E 7th St
Kalmar Nyckel sails from May - October each year, starting in downtown Wilmington and also historic New Castle. Dockside tours and public sailing parties both available. Tour the deck of the famous ship and learn about ship building history.
Specializing in regional and American art, this museum showcases the works of Andrew Wyeth.
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Музей искусства реки Брэндивайн
1 Hoffmans Mill Rd
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Specializing in regional and American art, this museum showcases the works of Andrew Wyeth.

Arts & Culture

Nestled in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, this 1000 acre extraordinary museum, garden and library offers programs for all ages. Over 90,000 objects made or used in America between 1640 - 1860 are on display in the 175 room house once owned by horticulturalist Henry Francis du Pont.
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Winterthur Visitor's Center
5105 Kennett Pike
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Nestled in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, this 1000 acre extraordinary museum, garden and library offers programs for all ages. Over 90,000 objects made or used in America between 1640 - 1860 are on display in the 175 room house once owned by horticulturalist Henry Francis du Pont.
Extensive collections, American Art & Contemporary Art, and lovely outdoor Copeland Sculpture Garden.
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Художественный музей Делавэра
2301 Kentmere Pkwy
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Extensive collections, American Art & Contemporary Art, and lovely outdoor Copeland Sculpture Garden.
Museum, library and gardens showcased in this educational institution. Over 235 acres along the Brandywine River.
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Hagley Museum And Library
200 Hagley Creek Rd
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Museum, library and gardens showcased in this educational institution. Over 235 acres along the Brandywine River.
Everything from Zeplin to Mozart. Two theatres in one... The Playhouse and the Baby Grand. Acoustics can't be beat.
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The Grand Opera House
818 N Market St
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Everything from Zeplin to Mozart. Two theatres in one... The Playhouse and the Baby Grand. Acoustics can't be beat.

Shopping

Family owned florist for over 100 years.
Boyd's Flowers
2013 Pennsylvania Ave
Family owned florist for over 100 years.
Delaware offers tax free shopping!! 179 stores featuring JCPenny, Macy, Nordstrom, Target, Barnes and Noble, Cabela's and Cinemark Theatres.
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Christiana Mall
132 Christiana Mall
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Delaware offers tax free shopping!! 179 stores featuring JCPenny, Macy, Nordstrom, Target, Barnes and Noble, Cabela's and Cinemark Theatres.
Unique Hostess gifts and greeting cards.
Whimsy Greenville
3838 Kennett Pike
Unique Hostess gifts and greeting cards.
Recently expanded, this is the go-to wine market in our area with hundreds of bottle to choose from.
Moore Brothers Wine Company Delaware
1416 N Dupont St
Recently expanded, this is the go-to wine market in our area with hundreds of bottle to choose from.

Entertainment & Activities

Check out our local ball team while you are in town!
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Wilmington Blue Rocks
801 Shipyard Dr
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Check out our local ball team while you are in town!
Great fun for all ages! 60 minutes for just $15!
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Altitude Trampoline Park
510 Justison St
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Great fun for all ages! 60 minutes for just $15!
Enjoy reclining seats, and food served during the movie! One of our favorites!
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AMC DINE-IN Painters Crossing 9
112 Wilmington Pike
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Enjoy reclining seats, and food served during the movie! One of our favorites!
Eight rooms to choose from, very reasonable rates. I have personally done the Shankshaw & Criminal Capture. Super fun for groups.
Axxiom Escape Rooms Wilmington
1708 Marsh Rd
Eight rooms to choose from, very reasonable rates. I have personally done the Shankshaw & Criminal Capture. Super fun for groups.

Parks & Nature

For hiking and biking, this 7 mile trail runs from the Wilmington Riverfront to Historic Old New Castle.
Jack A Markell Trail
1200 Justison St
For hiking and biking, this 7 mile trail runs from the Wilmington Riverfront to Historic Old New Castle.
Scenic jogging trail, rock climbing, geocaching. Also hosts the Can Do Playground designed to be accessible to every child regardless of physical, mental or sensory abilities. This 27,000 square foot playground was made possible by the Delaware Rotary.
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Alapocas Run State Park
Alapocas Drive
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Scenic jogging trail, rock climbing, geocaching. Also hosts the Can Do Playground designed to be accessible to every child regardless of physical, mental or sensory abilities. This 27,000 square foot playground was made possible by the Delaware Rotary.
Great dog trails and historic architecture. Ghost tours also!
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Rockwood Park & Museum
4651 Washington Street Extension
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Great dog trails and historic architecture. Ghost tours also!