Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington is a city of 71,727 people in New Castle County, Delaware, founded in 1638.
Why visit Wilmington
Townapedia lists 140 museums and landmarks, 82 parks and trails, 87 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Grand Opera House, Bellevue Range Rear Light, Delaware Art Museum and Old Swedes Church.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Wilmington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wilmington
Wilmington is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It lies at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River.
From the Wikipedia article Wilmington, Delaware (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Grand Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Theater in Wilmington, Delaware, United States
818 North Market Street, Wilmington
Bellevue Range Rear Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Lighthouse in Delaware, United States
Brandywine Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 1.6 mi
Brandywine Zoo is a small 4.7-acre (1.9 ha) zoo that opened in 1905 in Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. It is...
1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington
PennCinema
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
401 South Madison Street, Wilmington
We-Sa 15:00-20:00; Su 00:30-18:00
Christiana Light
Lighthouse · 1.1 mi
Lighthouse in Delaware, United States
Delaware Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge over the Delaware River, connecting Delaware and New Jersey
Museums and landmarks140
Delaware Art Museum
Museum · 2.7 mi
2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington
Mo-Tu off; We-Su 10:00-16:00; Apr-Dec Th 10:00-20:00
Howard Pyle Studios
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Wilmington, DE, listed on the NRHP in Delaware
Bancroft Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Factory in Wilmington, Delaware, in the United States
Baynard Boulevard Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Wilmington, Delaware, NRHP-listed
Brandywine Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Wilmington, Delaware
Brandywine Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Delaware, United States
Charles B. Lore Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
School building in Wilmington, United States of America
Cool Spring Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Wilmington, Delaware
Delaware Academy of Medicine
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Organization in Newark, United States
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Delaware Children's Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Community theatre in Wilmington, Delaware, United States, in the historic New Century Club building
128 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds82
70 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes87
Cavanaugh's Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
703 North Market Street, Wilmington
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00; Fr 11:00-14:00; Sa-Su off
Kelly's Logan House
Bar and pub · 2.2 mi
1701 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington
Mo-Th 15:00-01:00; Fr-Su 11:00-01:00
bardea food & drink
Restaurant · Italian, Tapas · 1.0 mi
End of opening hours range is the time of last seating
620 North Market Street
Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su off
Bank’s Seafood Kitchen
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
101 South Market Street, Wilmington
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-16:00,17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa...
Bardea Steak
Restaurant · American, Steak House · 1.0 mi
608 North Market Street, Wilmington
Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-24:00
Brew Ha ha
Restaurant · Cafe, Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
1400 North Dupont Street, Wilmington
Mo-Fr 06:30-15:00, Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant
Restaurant · Moroccan · 2.3 mi
4010 North Dupont Highway, New Castle
17:30-23:30
Doña Maco
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.8 mi
201 North Dupont Road, Wilmington
Mo-Th 09:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
El Diablo Burritos Trolley Square
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.2 mi
13 Trolley Square, Wilmington
Su-Sa 11:00-21:00
Milk & Honey
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
239 North Market Street, Wilmington
Mo-Fr 07:30-14:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Pete’s Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
2625 North Market Street, Wilmington
Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-23:30
75 more on the map.
History
Wilmington is built on the site of the settlement Kristinehamn, which was planned by Peter Mårtensson Lindeström to be the capital of the colony of New Sweden, and Fort Christina, the first Swedish settlement in North America. The modern city also encompasses other Swedish settlements, such as Timmerön / Timber Island (along Brandywine Creek), Sidoland (South Wilmington), Strandviken (along the Delaware River near Simonds Gardens) and Översidolandet (along the Christina River, near Woodcrest and Ashley Heights).
The area now known as Wilmington was settled by the Lenape (or Delaware Indian) band led by Sachem (Chief) Mattahorn just before Henry Hudson sailed up the Len-api Hanna (translated as "People Like Me River," now known as the Delaware River) in 1609. The area was called "Maax-waas Unk" or "Bear Place" after the Maax-waas Hanna (Bear River) that flowed by (present Christina River). It was called the Bear River because it flowed west to the "Bear People", who are now known as the People of Conestoga or the Susquehannocks.
From the History section of Wilmington, Delaware on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
700 North King Street, Wilmington
Churches and places of worship45
Grace United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
900 North Washington Street, Wilmington
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
1108 North Adams Street, Wilmington
Cathedral of Saint Peter
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
500 North West Street at West 6th Street, Wilmington
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.9 mi
808 North Broom Street, Wilmington
Saint Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
901 North Dupont Street, Wilmington
Saint Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
408 South Harrison Street, Wilmington
Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
600 East 6th Street, Wilmington
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Wilmington Friends Meeting House
Church · Quaker · 1.3 mi
401 North West Street, Wilmington
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries58
New Castle County Route 9 Public Library
Library · 2.5 mi
3022 New Castle Avenue, New Castle
Healthcare7
Christiana Care Health Services - Wilmington Hospital
Hospital · 1.4 mi
501 West 14th Street, Wilmington
Map of Wilmington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 25°F | 3.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 32°F | 4.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 71°F | 52°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 59°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 47°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 37°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 29°F | 4.4 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilmington Porter Rsch Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
New Castle County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-10-24: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-16: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Castle County Airport (ILG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Hockessin 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Pike Creek Valley 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Brookside 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Bear 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Newark 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Glasgow 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Middletown 23 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Philadelphia 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Smyrna 31 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Dover 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wilmington Delaware skyline, Tim Kiser ( User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- FORT CHRISTIANA, WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE, Jerrye & Roy Klotz MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carl Miles monument, Christina Park, Wilmington, Delaware (66679), Tichnor Brothers, Publisher, Public domain
- Swedes' Landing, Wilmington, Del–postcard–early 20th century, Souvenir Post Card Company, Public domain
- Wilmington DE IMG 2346 Brandywine Creek, Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wilmington DE IMG 2347 Brandywine Creek, Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-25 10 21 19 View north along U.S. Route 13 and Delaware State Route 9 (South Heald Street-East 4th Street) at Delaware State Route 9A (Christiana Avenue) in Wilmington, New Castle County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace Church Wilmington, Smallbones, Public domain
- Trinity Episcopal Wilmington, Smallbones, Public domain
- Grand Opera House Wilmington, Smallbones, Public domain
- Pyle Studio, Wilmington, Smallbones, Public domain
- School 19 Wilmington DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Bancroft-Mills-Building, PipChili, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riverview Wilm DE Wright Ebner grave, Smallbones, CC0
- Lore School DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- 1914 Baynard Wilmington DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Cool Spring PARK, Smallbones, Public domain
- Brandywine Park 3Bridges, Smallbones, Public domain
- Postles House DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Howard HS Wilmington, Smallbones, Public domain
- Delaware Academy of Medicine, Smallbones, Public domain
- 1001 Monroe Wilm DE, Smallbones, CC0
- Brandywine Village, Smallbones, Public domain
- Rodney Court, Smallbones, Public domain
- Woolworth Wilmington, RevelationDirect, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Delaware Children's Theatre 01, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Brandywine 1500 Walnut, Smallbones, Public domain
- 9th St HD Wilm DE, Smallbones, CC0
- 8th Street HD, Smallbones, Public domain
- Frank Schoonover Studios, Smallbones, Public domain
- Torbert Livery Wilm DE, Smallbones, CC0
- Daptrius chimachima 593263877, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
- Daptrius chimachima 593263749, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
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- Daptrius chimachima 593263987, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
- Daptrius chimachima 593263785, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
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