Where is Wilmington, DE?

Located in northern Delaware, in New Castle County, Wilmington is the largest and most populous city in the state. Sitting at the confluence of the Christina River and the Delaware River, Wilmington is about 32 miles southwest of Philadelphia and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley metropolitan area. HOTEL DU PONT is in downtown, 0.5 miles away from the center of Wilmington.

What restaurants are close to HOTEL DU PONT?

HOTEL DU PONT offers a French brasserie restaurant, Le Cavalier , serving food inspired by Provence and local ingredients. The hotel is also close to the best restaurants and pubs in downtown Wilmington, including Chelsea Tavern, Mikimotos, Tonic Seafood & Steak, Elijah's, and Libby's Restaurant.

Where can I park at HOTEL DU PONT?

The hotel offers daily on-site parking for $30 per day and valet parking for $35 per night with in and out privileges for guests.

What is there to do in Wilmington, DE?

Wilmington is a vibrant city in the beautiful Delaware Valley with a rich history and culture. This urban destination, surrounded by the stunning estates and gardens of the Brandywine Valley, offers incredible attractions , museums, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Set in downtown Wilmington, HOTEL DU PONT is within minutes of the city’s best things to do, including: Grand Opera House Wilmington Riverwalk Delaware Children’s Museum Delaware Contemporary Delaware Art Museum Winterthur Museum, Gardens and Library Hagley Museum and Library Longwood Gardens and Conservatories Nemours Mansion and Garden Brandywine Zoo DuPont Environmental Education Center Delaware Children’s Theater Alapocos Run State Park Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries

How far is Wilmington, Delaware from Philadelphia?

Wilmington, DE, is 32 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania along the Delaware River. The drive is about 40 minutes taking I-95 S.

What is Wilmington Delaware known for?

Wilmington is the urban hub of Delaware’s Brandywine Valley region and the Corporate Capital of America. With the largest downtown district in the state of Delaware, Wilmington offers wonderful restaurants, museums, performing arts, tax-free shopping, and exceptional craft breweries. The city is also known for its Du Pont family legacy, estates, and gardens.

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Getting Around Wilmington

Experience the grand luxury and timeless allure of the HOTEL DU PONT - one of the East Coast's most historic hotels. Located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, we are a true original in the heart of the picturesque Brandywine Valley.

Getting Here by Air
- New Castle Airport |Wilmington - 5.6 miles
- Philadelphia International Airport - 18.4 miles
Getting Here by Car
- 2 hours from New York City and Washington, DC
- 1 hour from Baltimore
- 25 minutes from Philadelphia
Getting Here by Public Transportation
- Complimentary house car service between hotel and Wilmington Amtrak station
- Wave Transit buses stop at N Market St @Rodney Square and 10th St @King St

What’s Nearby

HOTEL DU PONT is in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, within steps of the Grand Opera House and the Wilmington Riverwalk. The hotel is a short drive to the city's best shopping, attractions, wineries, expansive state parks and the renowned museums and estates of the Brandywine Valley.

Within Walking Distance
- The Playhouse on Rodney Square - 0.03 miles
- Grand Opera House - 0.2 miles
- Wilmington Riverwalk - 0.2 miles
- Riverfront Market - 0.8 miles
- Delaware Theatre Company - 0.7 miles
Top Local Attractions
- Brandywine Zoo - 1.1 miles
- Delaware Children's Museum - 1.3 miles
- Delaware Art Museum - 2.2 miles
- Winterthur Museum, Gardens, and Library - 5.5 miles
- Hagley Museum - 3 miles
- Nemours Mansion and Gardens - 3.7 miles
- Longwood Gardens - 11.9 miles
Dining & Shopping
- Riverfront Market - 0.8 miles
- Trolley Square - 1.2 miles
- Independence Mall - 3 miles
- Concord Mall - 5.8 miles
- Christiana Mall - 8.2 miles
Parking
- HOTEL DU PONT offers valet parking for $35 per night with in and out privileges.
- Daily and event parking is $30 at the hotel.

Upcoming local events

Thu
Sep 23
2021
10:00 AM

ZOO EXPLORERS @ Brandywine Zoo

Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive,, New Castle County, Delaware, United States, 19802
Fri
Sep 24
2021
5:00 PM

Delaware Korean Festival

Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Parkway,, New Castle County, Delaware, United States, 19806
Sun
Oct 3
2021
8:00 AM

Inaugural Bellefonte Brewery 5k

Bellefonte Brewing Co Brandywine, 1851 Marsh Road,,, New Castle County, Delaware, United States, 19810

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Where is Wilmington, DE?

Located in northern Delaware, in New Castle County, Wilmington is the largest and most populous city in the state. Sitting at the confluence of the Christina River and the Delaware River, Wilmington is about 32 miles southwest of Philadelphia and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley metropolitan area. HOTEL DU PONT is in downtown, 0.5 miles away from the center of Wilmington.
What restaurants are close to HOTEL DU PONT?

HOTEL DU PONT offers a French brasserie restaurant, Le Cavalier, serving food inspired by Provence and local ingredients. The hotel is also close to the best restaurants and pubs in downtown Wilmington, including Chelsea Tavern, Mikimotos, Tonic Seafood & Steak, Elijah's, and Libby's Restaurant.
Where can I park at HOTEL DU PONT?

The hotel offers daily on-site parking for $30 per day and valet parking for $35 per night with in and out privileges for guests.
What is there to do in Wilmington, DE?
Wilmington is a vibrant city in the beautiful Delaware Valley with a rich history and culture. This urban destination, surrounded by the stunning estates and gardens of the Brandywine Valley, offers incredible attractions, museums, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Set in downtown Wilmington, HOTEL DU PONT is within minutes of the city’s best things to do, including:
- Grand Opera House
- Wilmington Riverwalk
- Delaware Children’s Museum
- Delaware Contemporary
- Delaware Art Museum
- Winterthur Museum, Gardens and Library
- Hagley Museum and Library
- Longwood Gardens and Conservatories
- Nemours Mansion and Garden
- Brandywine Zoo
- DuPont Environmental Education Center
- Delaware Children’s Theater
- Alapocos Run State Park
- Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries
How far is Wilmington, Delaware from Philadelphia?

Wilmington, DE, is 32 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania along the Delaware River. The drive is about 40 minutes taking I-95 S.
What is Wilmington Delaware known for?

Wilmington is the urban hub of Delaware’s Brandywine Valley region and the Corporate Capital of America. With the largest downtown district in the state of Delaware, Wilmington offers wonderful restaurants, museums, performing arts, tax-free shopping, and exceptional craft breweries. The city is also known for its Du Pont family legacy, estates, and gardens.

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