Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair Package July 31 and August 1st 2010

Individual works of art, each created one at a time by a master craftsman, make the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fine Craft Fairs unique.

Our Exclusive Fine Craft Fair Package includes Free Admission to both days of this exciting event, plus free breakfast each morning of your stay, and free VIP valet parking during your stay at Hotel du Pont.

The Fourth Annual Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair, July 31st and August 1st, 2010, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, Delaware. 10am to 6pm Saturday, and 10am to 5pm Sunday.

Discover one-of-a-kind handmade works by 170 craftsmen in the air-conditioned comfort of a stunning indoor location, the Chase Center on Wilmington's Riverfront. After the show, savor your treasures in the elegant environs of Hotel du Pont.  Your Fine Craft  package includes a hand-crafted delectable breakfast daily, and valet parking at Hotel duPont with in-and-out privileges. Free self-parking is available at the Fair.

package July 30th through August 1st 2010 only

Blues Festival Package Aug 6-8 2010

The Riverfront Blues Festival August 6 through Aug 8th, 2010.

Package includes lodging, valet parking, and breakfast daily at Hotel du Pont, plus admission to the Riverfront Blues Festival, Wilmington, DE.

Artists include: The Delta Groove Harp Project; The Perfect Age of Rock n Roll featuring Pinetop Perkins, Bob Margolin, Hubert Sumlin, Willie Big-Eyes Smith; The Legendary Rythm & Blues Revue featuring The Tommy Castro Band, Magic Dick, Deanna Bogart & Joe Louis Walker. The Riverfront Blues Festival is a 3 day, outdoor music festival held on the riverfront in Wilmington, DE, Tubman-Garrett Park.

August 6-7-8 only

Tree Houses!

Enjoy learning together at the kid-friendly Tree Houses exhibit at Delaware Museum of Natural History, then climb and explore real Tree Houses at Longwood Gardens.

Our exclusive Hotel du Pont Tree Houses package includes one-time general admission to both the Delaware Museum of Natural History and Longwood Gardens, plus breakfast cooked to order in our award-winning restaurant, and free valet parking during your stay.

At the Delaware Museum of Natural History visitors can explore an indoor tree house and look for arboreal animals using stereoscopic viewfinders, tracking clues, natural artifacts and sound. The Tree Houses exhibit, sponsored by DuPont, is open through September 6th, 2010.

Longwood Gardens offers a spectacular display of real treehouses created by the country’s best designers in picturesque settings around the Gardens.

• The Lookout Loft, a wheelchair-accessible rustic Adirondack-style treehouse in the shady Forest Walk
• The Canopy Cathedral, an ornate two-story house inspired by a Norwegian church overlooking the Italian Water Garden
• The Birdhouse, located in the Terrace Woodland, offers bird’s-eye views of the surrounding natural landscape

The Delaware Museum of Natural History
Encounter life-sized dinosaurs, look beneath the seas, experience an African watering hole, come face-to-face with a jaguar, marvel at the diversity of birds and shells from around the world... These and many other discoveries await you at the Delaware Museum of Natural History!  Open Monday through Saturday 9am to 4:30pm, and Sundays 12pm to 4:30pm (closed July 4th).

Longwood Gardens:
The nation's premier horticultural display garden, Longwood Gardens is the ideal place for family fun! See exotic plants from around the world, examine insect-catching plants up close, enjoy dancing fountains that shoot water 130 feet in the air, and be dazzled by our colorful indoor and outdoor displays every day of the year. Longwood Gardens is open daily, Sunday through Wednesday 9am to 6pm, and Thursday through Saturday 9am to 10pm, now through September 5th, 2010.

Our General Admission package does not include admission to special event concerts or other events at Longwood Gardens that require a separate ticket.

Enhance your visit to the Brandywine Valley with our optional upgrade to the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport - for $20 additional, enjoy all ten museums and gardens of the Brandywine Treasure Trail including Winterthur Museum and Country Estate featuring the Enchanted Woods, the Delaware Art Museum, and the Brandywine River Museum.  Use the check box option to make your selection.

Explore the treasures of the Brandywine Valley in one great deal!

Discover the world-class collections, dazzling gardens, and rich heritage of the Brandywine Valley with the Brandywine Treasures Passport:  ten museums, gardens, and historic sites in the beautiful Brandywine Valley, where Delaware and Pennsylvania meet, for one great price. Our package includes overnight accommodations at Hotel du Pont, breakfast each morning of your stay, valet parking, and admission to all ten Brandywine Museums and Gardens Alliance member attractions:  Brandywine River Museum, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Delaware History Museum, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Hagley Museum and Library, Longwood Gardens, Read House Museum,  Rockwood Mansion Museum, and Winterthur Museum & Country Estate.

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in our hotel restaurant, ordered a la carte and cooked-to-order; plus free valet parking with in-and-out privileges; then explore our Brandywine Treasures at your leisure during your stay.  The Brandywine Treasures passport is valid for one-time admission to each of our ten Treasures for two weeks from your arrival date from January 15th through November 15th, 2010, for up to two adults and three children per passport. 

Package breakfast is not applicable to Hotel du Pont Sunday Brunch, holiday menus, private dining, or room service, and does not include alcoholic beverages. Brandywine Treasures Passports are only valid for admission for two weeks from your arrival date, anytime from January 15th through November 15th, 2010.   Extra passports can be purchased at particpating locations.

The Brandywine Treasures Passport promotion is funded in part by the Delaware Tourism Office.

47th Annual Delaware Antiques Show

Hotel du Pont  Delaware Antiques Show Package includes:

• Free Admission for two adults to The 47th Annual Delaware Antiques Show November 5 thru 7, 2010 at Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, DE
• Free Daily Breakfast in the restaurant at Hotel du Pont;
• Free Overnight Valet Parking at Hotel du Pont with in-and-out privileges.
• Special Offer: Stay two nights or more on our Delaware Antiques Show package, and enjoy complimentary admission to Winterthur Museum and Country Estate once during your visit.

Enhance your enjoyment of the show with the optional Special Opening Night Preview Party on Thursday, November 4th, tickets from $350 per couple and up additional. Make your selections from the drop-down menu when you confirm your reservations.

Show Hours are:

Friday, November 5 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday, November 6 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday, November 7 11:00 am-5:00 pm

The Delaware Antiques Show is presented by Winterthur, and events are at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington, DE.  The Chase Center is within one mile of Hotel du Pont, offers ample free parking, and is handicapped accessible.  Sales made at the Delaware Antiques Show are Tax Free!

Join Honorary Chair Martha Stewart at preview party Nov 4th 5pm

the romance of art..the art of romance

The Art of Romance, celebrated in spectactular style at Hotel du Pont.  Enjoy a romantic get-away at the historic and opulent Hotel du Pont, and admission to the Delaware Art Museum and the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts:  your package includes: overnight accommodations, valet parking, a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries and our signature macaroon cookies, and a dozen red roses upon arrival, and free admission to the Delaware Art Museum and the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, both located in Wilmington, Delaware

Fall Back In Time

Historic Hotels of America and Hotel du Pont Celebrate Turning Back the Clock with our Fall Back in Time Promotion: 

As the country prepares for the end of Day Light Savings Time by turning back the clocks this fall on Sunday, November 1st, 2009, Historic Hotels of America® wants to know what  will you do with your spare hour?  To ensure you savor every second, we have created Fall Back in Time, a unique seasonal promotion that showcases great destinations to enjoy this time of year.

Historic Hotels of America invites you to join us as we Fall Back in Time, and book a great getaway at Hotel du Pont – Founded in 1913 in Wilmington, Delaware, Hotel du Pont celebrates a 96th birthday this year. In the heart of Delaware's Brandywine Valley, the Hotel du Pont is an elegant part of downtown Wilmington. Commissioned by the DuPont company in 1913, today the hotel welcomes guests to town on business or pleasure, for weddings and more. It's also home to the DuPont Theatre, the oldest continuously operating theater in the U.S. Book the Fall Back in Time promotional rate for overnight accommodations on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night and you will  receive a complimentary bottle of champagne with our world-famous macaroons.  Rates start at $191.30 for double occupancy. Please note, this package is available October 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010 on weekends only.

Package includes:

Overnight accommodations at Hotel du Pont
One bottle of house Champagne
One Dozen Hotel du Pont chocolate-dipped macaroons 
 

Winterthur Experience

The Hotel du Pont invites you to visit Winterthur, a great American country estate nestled in the heart of Delaware’s beautiful Brandywine Valley. Midway between New York City and Washington D.C., Winterthur offers a variety of tours, exhibitions and programs for all ages. Discover the museum’s magnificent collection of American antiques showcasing the best in style and craftsmanship.

Delight your senses with a stroll through the glorious 60-acre Winterthur Garden. Explore the surrounding landscape of woodlands, waterways and rolling meadowlands. Children of all ages will delight in the Enchanted Woods ADD TM fairy-tale garden and the garden tram. Explore the nationally renowned research library, a center for the study of American art and material culture.

The Hotel du Pont Winterthur Experience Package invites you to explore every aspect of Winterthur, including the Galleries & Special Exhibitions, the Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens, and a one-hour guided tour of the house.

The Hotel du Pont Winterthur package includes:

• Overnight luxury accommodations
• Valet Parking with full in-and-out privileges during your stay
• Breakfast daily in the Hotel du Pont restaurant, children eat free. Note that this is package is not valid for Sunday brunch or Special Occasion Brunches and does not include alcoholic beverages or gratuities. Advance dining reservations are strongly advised.
• Two Adult Winterthur Experience tickets featuring Gardens and Galleries, Campbell Collection and a one-hour House tour.
• Children 17 and under stay free in the same room as their parents, and breakfast is included. Children’s entry to the museum may be purchased through our concierge or at the museum.

The American country estate of Winterthur is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont (1880 – 1969), an avid antiques collector and horticulturalist. H.F. du Pont and his father, Henry Algernon du Pont, designed Winterthur in the spirit of an 18th or 19th century European country house.

Transport yourself to another time and place at Winterthur. Discover American heritage with unparalleled collections of antiques and Americana. Explore fields and farmlands to learn the workings of a great American country estate. The 60-acre naturalistic Winterthur garden is breathtaking in its beauty and all ages will delight at the magic of the famous Enchanted Woods, a fairy-tale children’s garden and the hands-on learning in the Touch-it-Room.

Winterthur Museum and Country estate is open 10am – 5pm, Tuesday – Sunday. Closed Mondays, except holidays and during Yuletide. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Enjoy a long-ago tradition of hospitality with the Hotel du Pont Winterthur Experience Package.

DuPont Theatre Packages

The historic DuPont Theatre at the Hotel du Pont, Delaware's Broadway Experience!

Enjoy our Exclusive DuPont Theatre & Dining Packages. Our 2009/2010 Season features an exciting line up of nine shows:  The Wizard of Oz, Oct 20-25,2009; Legally Blonde, December 1-6, 2009; Ballroom with a Twist! Hosted by Barbara Eden, January 19-24,2010; A Chorus Line, March 2-7,2010; The 39 Steps, April 6-11, 2010; Xanadue May 4-9, 2010; plus STOMP! November 13-15,2009; Hairspray February 19-21, 2010; and Cirque Le Masque March 27-28, 2010. 

 Package Reservations and individual tickets on sale beginning Augusst 3rd, 2009.

For Theatre Packages including overnight stay, dinner for two and two tickets to a show, please call us at (800) 441 - 9019, or (302) 594 - 3125.  

For more information:   www.duponttheatre.com

Longwood Gardens Package

Stay at the Hotel du Pont and explore Longwood Gardens, the world’s premier horticultural showplace. Explore and enjoy these magnificent gardens with rich history and heritage and learn its mission and vision. Longwood Gardens is open every day of the year with expanded seasonal hours for the holiday season. Included in this Hotel du Pont special package:

• One-time entry to Longwood Gardens for each registered guest , including children
• Complimentary valet parking at Hotel du Pont with in-and-out privileges during your stay
• Full American breakfast each morning in our hotel restaurant for each registered guest, including children. Note: this package is not valid for Sunday brunch or Special Occasion brunches. Advance dining reservations are strongly advised.

Pre-Raphaelite Experience

Indulge your senses while exploring the delights of the Bancroft Collection of British Pre-Raphaelite Art at the Delaware Art Museum.

Included in this Hotel du Pont special package:

• Admission to the Delaware Art Museum
• One complimentary copy of Waking Dreams: The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites from the Delaware Art Museum
• Overnight Valet parking
• Afternoon tea at the Hotel du Pont
• Welcome bouquet of mixed roses

Experience New Ideas and New Art!

The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts Package -  See the best in contemporary art during your Wilmington visit. 

Experience the best in contemporary art in the region at the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA). Located on the Wilmington Riverfront, the DCCA houses seven galleries featuring thematic group and solo exhibitions of national and regional work in all media that explore topical issues in contemporary art and society. The DCCA is also home to 26 artists’ studios where artists work in a variety of media.

The DCCA Package includes:

• Free Admission to the DCCA during museum hours.
• Free Valet Parking with full in-and-out privileges during your stay.
• Free Breakfast daily in the Hotel du Pont restaurant.

The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts is a non-collecting art museum dedicated to the advancement of contemporary art. Our mission is to present exhibitions, offer exposure to the creative process, provide educational opportunities and extend innovative programs to a diverse community.

DCCA gallery hours are 10 am – 5 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; noon-5 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. The DCCA is wheelchair-accessible; visitors with special needs are encouraged to call in advance. The museum is closed on Mondays.

Enhance your stay with an optional docent-led guided tour of the galleries and studio space and meet with working artists for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the art making process for $25 (three weeks advance notice required for guided tour); Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length.

At the DCCA, experience new ideas and new art!

The Hagley Museum Package

Explore the heritage of the Hotel du Pont and the beginnings of industry in the Brandywine Valley. Hagley Museum is the site of the first gunpowder works founded by E.I. du Pont in 1802. Open daily, and an example of early American industry and the birthplace of Du Pont, the museum features restored mills, a workers’ community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the illustrious du Pont family.

The Hotel du Pont Hagley Museum package includes:

• Hagley Museum entry for two adults once during your stay
• American breakfast in the Hotel du Pont restaurant for two adults each morning of your stay. Note that this is package is not valid for Sunday brunch or Special Occasion Brunches. Advance dining reservations are strongly advised.
• Overnight luxury guestroom
• Valet Parking with full in-and-out privileges during your stay
• Children 17 and under stay free in the same room as their parents, and breakfast is included. Children’s entry to the museum may be purchased through our concierge or at the museum.

Delaware Birding Package at Hotel du Pont

Welcome to Delaware, a great state for birding. Delaware and the Delmarva Peninsula brim with a wealth of natural habitats, wonderful birds, and friendly people. We welcome all birders at our parks, refuges and wildlife areas. Delaware has four distinct seasons and a mid-latitude location, offering varied dynamic birding while an endless procession of migrants arrive and depart throughout the year.

Your Birding Experience package includes:

• Luxury guestroom overnight accommodation at the Hotel du Pont
• Free overnight Valet parking during your stay with full in-and-out privileges
• Free daily full breakfast for each registered guest at our hotel restaurant
• Free Map and Guide to Birding Sites in Delaware on the Delaware Birding Trail
• Free Admission to the Delaware Museum of Natural History. The Museum houses 118,000 bird specimens and nests in its behind-the-scenes Collections and Research Division, many of which are on permanent display for visitors. Guests can view an extinct Passenger Pigeon, 3-D dioramas, and compare the large Elephant Bird egg to that of the tiny Hummingbird.

Explore Brandywine State Park, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Mispilion Harbor Reserve at Slaughter Beach or Cape Henlopen and the ocean beaches. From peregrine falcons to migratory snow geese, enjoy a weekend getaway or continue your Life List while enjoying the Hotel du Pont Birding Package.

As an exceptional option, enhance your stay with a special Day-Trip Escorted Tour with lunch and transportation to locations highlighted on the Birding Trail tailored to your interests. Limited to a maximum of six guests (three couples), the Guided Birding Tour can be tailored to your specific desires, and is $500 for the day for up to six birders, including lunch, transportation with driver/tour-guide, and admission to all parks and refuges visited. The Hotel du Pont Birding Experience is offered in partnership with the Delmarva Ornithological Society, the Delaware Birding Trail Task Force, and www.Delawarebirdingtrail.org.

Photos this page by Kim Steininger, www.birdsbykim.com

Anniversary Getaway Package

Reserve this romantic Hotel du Pont package for your special Anniversary. Remember why you fell in love!

Your Anniversary package includes:

• Luxury guestroom accommodations
• Complimentary valet parking
• Chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival
• Three course dinner for two in the renowned Green Room.  Alcohol and Gratuity not included.
• Complimentary entry for two to the Delaware Art Museum once during museum hours.

Celebrations Package

Celebrate one of Life’s Milestones, or that special occasion at the Hotel du Pont.

Your Celebrations package includes:

• Luxury guestroom overnight accommodation
• Complimentary overnight Valet parking during your stay
• Complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot chilled champagne delivered to your room on arrival night
• Complimentary Tower of Treats featuring Hotel du Pont signature macaroons and chocolates
• Full American breakfast each morning in our award-winning restaurant for each registered guest, including children. Note: this package is not valid for Sunday brunch or Special Occasion brunches. Advance dining reservations are strongly advised.

10% tax per room per night is not included. Must be at least 21 years of age to reserve; a non-alcoholic sparkling cider may be substituted at no extra charge at time of reservation.

Dining Experience

Perfect for any occasion, enjoy dining at the historic and elegant Green Room at the Hotel du Pont. The Green Room’s colorful combination of new and old includes rich, carved oak paneling, shimmering draperies, comfortable wingback chairs, and Versace pattern china. The elegance and comfort of the historic Green Room are complemented by a fresh, seasonally-inspired menu and impeccable service.

This one night package includes:

• Luxury guestroom overnight accommodation
• Complimentary overnight Valet parking during your stay
• Three course dinner for two in the renowned Green Room. Tax, Alcohol and Gratuity not included.

Rates are based upon availability. Cancel 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid one night penalty.

The Weekend Rate

Enjoy great rates on weekend accommodations at the Hotel du Pont, available weekends, length of stay restrictions may apply.