Wilmington Travel Guide
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Set in a valley filled with America's castles, Wilmington celebrates its industrial nature with its developing Riverfront. Although it's a work in progress, it's a lovely 1 1/3-mile walk along the Christina River, dotted with warehouses and other industrial sites reborn as a market, shops, restaurants, offices, and museums. In a whimsical touch, gaily colored cranes hover above.
As a Baltimorean who has watched the development of the Inner Harbor, I looked forward to seeing what Wilmington could do with its waterfront. Though it's not as flashy as Harborplace, and with fewer attractions, it's easy to spend a few hours walking from the train station through the Tubman-Garrett Park to the Bank One Center, the Shipyard Shops, and the urban nature preserve.
Wilmington is known for its museums, theater, restaurants, and well-appointed hotels, including the luxurious Hotel du Pont. Most visitors come for business -- but this is a town for pleasure, too. Since Wilmington is business-oriented, on weekends downtown can seem abandoned. That means weekend travelers can get great deals: hotel rooms at about half price, with free parking, a real value. Spend the day in the city's museums or Riverfront; head to New Castle's historic district or the Brandywine Valley's mansions and gardens; return to the city for a delicious meal and a good night's sleep.
