Guidebook for Wilmington
Drinks & Nightlife
Very close to our Airbnb, maybe 3 blocks. Pub-style food, casual.
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Washington Street Ale House
1206 Washington StVery close to our Airbnb, maybe 3 blocks. Pub-style food, casual.
Decent restaurant but known for happy hour and bar scene.
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Kid Shelleen's Charcoal House & Saloon
1801 W 14th StDecent restaurant but known for happy hour and bar scene.
Kelly's Logan House
1701 Delaware AveGreat bar scene and live music
Food Scene
Very popular restaurant, upscale dining, must get a reservation because it books.
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La Fia Bistro
421 N Market StVery popular restaurant, upscale dining, must get a reservation because it books.
Banks' Seafood Kitchen and Raw Bar
101 S Market StGreat seafood restaurant
Very close to our Airbnb (maybe three blocks), upscale restaurant with a very good reputation.
Domaine Hudson
1314 Washington StVery close to our Airbnb (maybe three blocks), upscale restaurant with a very good reputation.
Lucky's Coffee Shop
4003 Concord PikeGreat sit down breakfast spot
Manhattan Bagel
3209B Concord PikeGreat place for a bagel to go
LOMA (or Lower Market Street) is a cool spot in the City. A lot of effort has been put into developing this area. LOMA coffee is a nice coffee shop.
Loma Coffee
239 N Market StLOMA (or Lower Market Street) is a cool spot in the City. A lot of effort has been put into developing this area. LOMA coffee is a nice coffee shop.
Great little secret spot. Excellent food and often has live music. They are known to be slow to serve so don't go there if you are rushed for time.
Bellefonte Cafe
804 Brandywine BlvdGreat little secret spot. Excellent food and often has live music. They are known to be slow to serve so don't go there if you are rushed for time.
Good restaurant located beautiful Montchanin. The drive is lovely and the food is very good. Upscale. I recommend making a reservation.
Krazy Kat's
528 Montchanin RdGood restaurant located beautiful Montchanin. The drive is lovely and the food is very good. Upscale. I recommend making a reservation.
Essentials
Trolley Laundry
33 A Trolley SquareBest place to go for laundry
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveBest place to go in the City to grocery shop
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveAnother option for grocery shopping
They carry a full line of meat, dairy, produce, dry goods, and cleaners all sourced from local, small, chemical free farms and producers.
Delaware Local Food Exchange
8a Trolley SquareThey carry a full line of meat, dairy, produce, dry goods, and cleaners all sourced from local, small, chemical free farms and producers.
Entertainment & Activities
Penn Cinema Riverfront
401 S Madison StIMAX theater in the City
Riverwalk Mini Golf
550 Justison StOpens sometime in May of each year
Brandywine Zoo
1001 N Park DrWalking distance to our Airbnb. Great little zoo.
Trampoline park at the Riverfront. Great activity of the kids.
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Altitude Trampoline Park
510 Justison StTrampoline park at the Riverfront. Great activity of the kids.
Place where you can see the Wilmington Blue Rocks minor league baseball game
Daniel S Frawley Stadium
801 Shipyard DrPlace where you can see the Wilmington Blue Rocks minor league baseball game
Lums Pond State Park is a beautiful park and they have a zip line course
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Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park
1042 Howell School RdLums Pond State Park is a beautiful park and they have a zip line course
Getting Around
Wilmington Station
100 French StAmtrak train station
Parks & Nature
Brandywine Creek State Park
41 Adams Dam RoadBeautiful area to hike
Rockford Park
Lookout DriveNice small park in the City
Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge
1400 Delmarva Lane WilmingtonUrban wildlife refuge on Wilmington's Riverfront
The Education Center showcases the many species of amphibians, birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and native plants that make their home in the refuge.
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DuPont Environmental Education Center
1400 Delmarva LnThe Education Center showcases the many species of amphibians, birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and native plants that make their home in the refuge.
Sightseeing
Check out the Kalmar Nickel. I would check their web site to see if the boat is in town or if it is open to the public during your visit.
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
1124 E 7th StCheck out the Kalmar Nickel. I would check their web site to see if the boat is in town or if it is open to the public during your visit.
Jardines Longwood
1001 Longwood RdWorld famous gardens. It's a must see.