Guidebook for Wilmington
Arts & Culture
The Queen
500 N Market StLive music most weeknights and weekends!
The Grand Opera House
818 N Market StGreat performances of music, comedy and musicals.
Penn Cinema Riverfront
401 S Madison StHigh back chairs that rock!
Wilmington Blue Rocks
801 Shipyard DrCheap seats and good hot dogs!
Cool Spring Reservoir
Farmers Market on Thursdays with live music and food trucks.
Very popular exhibit right now. Downton Abbey costumes on tour.
94 locals recommend
Winterthur Visitor's Center
5105 Kennett PikeVery popular exhibit right now. Downton Abbey costumes on tour.
Fascinating industrial complex where gunpowder was made. Hagley was designated Delaware's first Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution on June 2, 2014.
47 locals recommend
Hagley Museum And Library
200 Hagley Creek RdFascinating industrial complex where gunpowder was made. Hagley was designated Delaware's first Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution on June 2, 2014.
Food Scene
Foodies love this place, it's a two block walk up 5th...reservations recommended. Nice little bar too!
14 locals recommend
La Fia Bistro
421 N Market StFoodies love this place, it's a two block walk up 5th...reservations recommended. Nice little bar too!
Sushi and excellent seafood only a short walk away. It's on the waterfront....with a great outdoor terrace!
18 locals recommend
Banks' Seafood Kitchen and Raw Bar
101 S Market StSushi and excellent seafood only a short walk away. It's on the waterfront....with a great outdoor terrace!
Libby's Restaurant
227 W 8th StThey serve grits for breakfast! Inexpensive and great for breakfast.
The Wicked Vine Bar And Grille
1934 West 6th StreetGreat food and live music. http://www.blueparrotgrille.com/
You could bump into Vice President Biden having a burger and fries at this 1950's roadside diner. Great ice cream sundaes too!!! http://charcoalpit.net/menus/original/cpr_menu_original.pdf
9 locals recommend
Charcoal Pit
2600 Concord PikeYou could bump into Vice President Biden having a burger and fries at this 1950's roadside diner. Great ice cream sundaes too!!! http://charcoalpit.net/menus/original/cpr_menu_original.pdf
Best wings in town plus great family size Greek Salad. Pizzas are good but this is my wing place! https://acfp.com/our-menu/
10 locals recommend
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
5611 Concord PikeBest wings in town plus great family size Greek Salad. Pizzas are good but this is my wing place! https://acfp.com/our-menu/
New place and very tasty. Clam Chowder so good you'll swear you're in Boston. http://www.snapfinger.com/menus/nyajoes/default.aspx?SiteID=19167
7 locals recommend
Not Your Average Joe's
49 St James PlNew place and very tasty. Clam Chowder so good you'll swear you're in Boston. http://www.snapfinger.com/menus/nyajoes/default.aspx?SiteID=19167
Menu changes every season. Fresh farm to table food served in comfortably elegant dining room.
6 locals recommend
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar – Glen Mills
549 Wilmington PikeMenu changes every season. Fresh farm to table food served in comfortably elegant dining room.
Brew Haha
1400 N Dupont StTrolley Square
Lucky's Coffee Shop
4003 Concord PikeGreat diner, biscuits with every meal.
Feels like you rode into a Colonial Village, tied up your horse and sat down for a meal and a tankard of beer.
9 locals recommend
Jessop's Tavern
114 Delaware StFeels like you rode into a Colonial Village, tied up your horse and sat down for a meal and a tankard of beer.
Krispy Kreme
114 N Dupont HwyHot Fresh Now....what more can I say.
Bardea Food & Drink
620 N Market StPopular restaurant, easy walk from Quaker Hill
Bardea Steak
Beautiful and delicious, great spot for al fresco fun.
Le Cavalier
New bar and restaurant in the Hotel DuPont.
Everything Else
Italian Festival in Cool Spring at St Anthony's of Padua Church. It's the best summer festival in the city!
St Anthony's Community
1703 W 10th StItalian Festival in Cool Spring at St Anthony's of Padua Church. It's the best summer festival in the city!
Wilmington Station
100 French StWalking distance to my house.
Rodney Square
1000 N Market StLate June around the 18th -24th
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
808 N Broom StMulti-day festival in early June in Cool Springs on Broom Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ulysses American Gastropub
1716 Marsh RdFantastic selection of microbrews and very good food.
Two Stones Pub Wilmington
2502 Foulk RdFantastic selection of microbrews and great appetizers.
It was born here in Delaware, good Porter and Gumbo.
41 locals recommend
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
620 Justison StIt was born here in Delaware, good Porter and Gumbo.
Torbert Street Social
Fun and funky, cocktails and great appetizers too.
Sightseeing
Thompson Bridge
Great trails along the Brandywine Creek.
Lums Pond State Park
1068 Howell School RdHiking, canoeing, zip lines.
Entertainment & Activities
Since 1929, every Saturday night watch'em bust those broncos. Flea and farmers market all day Tuesday and Saturday too!
Cowtown Farmers Market
780 Harding HwySince 1929, every Saturday night watch'em bust those broncos. Flea and farmers market all day Tuesday and Saturday too!
Join us for a sail in Old New Castle or Wilmington. I’m a crew member on this ship.
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
1124 E 7th StJoin us for a sail in Old New Castle or Wilmington. I’m a crew member on this ship.