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Wilmington
USA (DE)
Chemical Capital, du Pont Country
Gilded-age du Pont estates, gardens, and museums cluster around Delaware's largest city — a cultural gem between Philly and Baltimore.
Things to do
- Winterthur Museum, Garden & Librarymust-see
Henry Francis du Pont's 175-room country estate, surrounded by 1,000 acres of gardens.
Half day · $22 · culture - Longwood Gardens (just over PA line)must-see
1,100 acres of horticultural perfection — fountains, conservatories, and seasonal shows.
Half day · $30 · nature - Hagley Museumrecommended
Original du Pont gunpowder works on the Brandywine — riverside industrial history.
2–3 hrs · $18 · culture - Delaware Art Museumrecommended
Pre-Raphaelite collection, Howard Pyle illustrations, and an outdoor sculpture park.
1.5 hrs · $14 · culture - Riverfront Wilmingtonoptional
Waterfront dining at Banks Seafood and the Riverwalk.
Evening · $25–45 · food