Wilmington Disney Travel Agents Near Me

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Wilmington, Delaware's largest city, is located where the Brandywine Creek and Christina River converge. It is the site where E.I. du Pont founded his company in 1802 helping the city achieve the dubious distinction of being called the Chemical Capital of the World.

Wilmington was also the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley, established by Swedes who arrived in 1638. Today, Wilmington is an industrial, financial and shipping hub with a skyline of sleek modern buildings.

Although a convenient base for exploring Brandywine Valley to the north, Wilmington proper also has many attractions, too.

The Kalmar Nyckel, a replica of the original ship that brought the first Europeans to settle in the Delaware Valley, is docked at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard. Sailing trips are available to the public. Nearby is Fort Christina Park, site of the ship's first landing and Old Swedes Church, built in 1698.

A little farther east, between Market and King streets, is the Delaware Historical Society Complex. This includes the 1800 Old Town Hall, which now houses special exhibits and events; Willingtown Square, a small park made up of historic houses; and the Delaware History Museum, which depicts life in Delaware over the centuries.

Near the complex is the Grand Opera House, a restored 1871 theater that hosts the Delaware Symphony and other artists. The opera house is on the Market Street Mall, the downtown area's premier shopping area.

To the south, the waterfront area along the Christina River has undergone extensive renovations. Once the heart of the city's shipbuilding industry, it now holds the Chase Center, which hosts splashy, limited-run exhibitions. Also in the area is the Shipyard Shops complex, an outlet mall with discounted merchandise.

An interesting way to enjoy the countryside near Wilmington is aboard the Wilmington & Western Railroad, a steam train dating from the late 1800s that runs on weekends May-December.

In nearby Winterthur is the famed Winterthur Museum and Gardens, definitely worth a visit.

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Residents and vacationers flock to Wilmington, North Carolina, for year-round fun, shopping, restaurants and beach access to the Cape Fear coast. This historic port city is located in the southeastern part of the state 120 mi/195 km southeast of Raleigh.

Attractions include a picturesque riverfront, great eateries, quaint shops, beach access, and Victorian and antebellum-style homes. Keep your eyes peeled for famous actors in town for a local film shoot; North Carolina has a history of film production

Nearby beaches include Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.

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Wilmington is popular for dining, shopping (especially antiques and handicrafts) and lodging for visitors to the Mount Snow Resort area. The village is on Route 9, the road between Brattleboro and Bennington, and about 140 mi/230 km south of Burlington.

In the center of Wilmington you'll find the Memorial Hall Center for the Arts and its neighbor, the Crafts Inn. Both buildings date from 1902 and are nicely restored examples of the Dutch colonial style. To get a sense of the village's history, take a peek at the walls of Memorial Hall, which are decked with portraits of its founders and other important figures in its history. Or attend a concert or play there during the summer, when the center hosts its arts series.

Mount Snow Resort is especially popular among New Yorkers (it's only about 200 mi/320 km from Manhattan) and Bostonians (a mere 127 mi/204 km away). There are more than 100 ski trails on four separate peaks to choose from—expert runs on the steep North Face will challenge the advanced skier, and novice skiers can enjoy wide trails on the sunny side of the mountain.

The resort also caters to families by offering several ski and snowboarding camps and other programs for kids.