Sightseeing / Hiking
Mt Cuba Center
3120 Barley Mill RdNative plants, beautiful gardens and historic home.
Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory
1610 Hillside Mill RdObservatory within walking distance.
Within 3 miles you have preserved park with scenic walking trails.
10 locals recommend
Ashland Nature Center of Delaware Nature Society
3511 Barley Mill RdWithin 3 miles you have preserved park with scenic walking trails.
Must see, a favorite outside walk with children and solo Museum visit.
94 locals recommend
Winterthur Visitor's Center
5105 Kennett PikeMust see, a favorite outside walk with children and solo Museum visit.
Spectacular horticultural wonder. Seasonal visits will not disappoint.
265 locals recommend
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdSpectacular horticultural wonder. Seasonal visits will not disappoint.
Historic DuPont gunpowder plant. Be prepared to walk outdoors along the river. My fav!
47 locals recommend
Hagley Museum And Library
200 Hagley Creek RdHistoric DuPont gunpowder plant. Be prepared to walk outdoors along the river. My fav!
Food scene
Best variety and fresh oysters around! Super casual and fantastic. Neighborhood favorite.
George & Sons' Seafood Market and Oyster House
1216 Old Lancaster PikeBest variety and fresh oysters around! Super casual and fantastic. Neighborhood favorite.
Call ahead or pop in for coffee and quick snack. Fresh cheeses and breads are consistently delicious. Plan to call 1 year in advance for reservations.
23 locals recommend
Talula's Table
102 W State StCall ahead or pop in for coffee and quick snack. Fresh cheeses and breads are consistently delicious. Plan to call 1 year in advance for reservations.
Bardea Food & Drink
620 N Market StGreat food and scene
La Fia Bistro
421 N Market StDelicious Northern Italian cuisine
Hearth Kitchen Kennett Square
847 E Baltimore PikeCasual dining with nicely prepared food.
Casual indoor outdoor Brew Pub. Serves signature brews, vodka and light food can be purchased at food trucks. Check their website to see what band is playing as they always bring in good music. Great hiking trails and railroad trails in the area too.
Dew Point Brewing Company
2878 Creek RdCasual indoor outdoor Brew Pub. Serves signature brews, vodka and light food can be purchased at food trucks. Check their website to see what band is playing as they always bring in good music. Great hiking trails and railroad trails in the area too.
Bike trails
100's of miles of trails from Wilmington, DE to the Chesapeake Bay. Many different parking lots to pick up the trail. My favorite 10 mile round trip ride, starts around 11:00 am from the Wilmington waterfront and ends in historic New Castle De for lunch around 11:30 am.
Delaware Greenways
1910 Rockland Rd100's of miles of trails from Wilmington, DE to the Chesapeake Bay. Many different parking lots to pick up the trail. My favorite 10 mile round trip ride, starts around 11:00 am from the Wilmington waterfront and ends in historic New Castle De for lunch around 11:30 am.
Produce - BEST!
SIW Vegetables
4311 Creek RdGroceries
Harvest Market Natural Foods
7417 Lancaster PikeWhole Foods Market
475 Wilmington West Chester PikeWegmans
100 Applied Bank Blvd