What's Downtown Wilmington like?
While in Downtown Wilmington, you can spend time appreciating the theatre scene and opera house. You'll find a selection of bars in the neighbourhood. Take in some culture at Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen. There's plenty more to see, including The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard.
How to get to Downtown Wilmington
Flying to:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Downtown Wilmington
- Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), 30.9 mi (49.8 km) from Downtown Wilmington
Travelling to Downtown Wilmington by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Wilmington Station
- Wilmington, DE (ZWI-Wilmington Train Station)
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Wilmington
What to see in Downtown Wilmington
- Delaware State University Wilmington
- Howard High School of Technology
- Brandywine Creek
- Old Swedes Church
Things to do in Downtown Wilmington
- Grand Opera House
- World Cafe Live at the Queen
- The Playhouse on Rodney Square
- Kalmar Nyckel Museum and Shipyard
- Delaware Theater Company
When is the best time to visit Wilmington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: August, December, October, July (average 132 mm of rainfall)