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Area Attractions:
Brandywine
River Museum
U.S. Route 1, P.O. Box 141
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317
(610) 388-2700
Housed in a restored 19th century gristmill, the museum showcases an
extensive collection of Wyeth family art, plus American illustrations, still
life and landscape painting.
Brandywine
Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, Delaware 19802
(302) 571-9590
149 intriguing animals from North and South America and Asia.
Delaware Art
Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19806
(866) 232-3714
Founded in 1912, the Delaware Art Museum holds a world-renowned collection
of more then 12,000 works focusing on American art and illustration from the
19th to the 21st centuries.
Delaware Museum
of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19807-0937
(302) 658- 9111
Explore an African watering hole, look a leopard in the eyes, journey across
the Great Barrier Reef or discover life-sized dinosaurs. Experience dynamic
traveling exhibitions and special events, distinguished educational programs
and the interactive Discovery Room.
Delaware
Park Racetrack and Slots
777 Delaware Park Boulevard
Wilmington, Delaware 19804
(800) 41-SLOTS
The ultimate entertainment experience, with 2,500 slots, live horse racing
and seven restaurants. |
Hotels:
Inn at Montchanin
VillageHotel
DuPont
Inn
at Wilmington
Courtyard
by Marriott
Homewood
Suites
Mendenhall Inn
Residence Inn by
Marriott
Holiday Inn
Fairville Inn Bed & Breakfast
duPont
Theater
duPont Building
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(800) 338-0881
Delaware's Broadway Experience in continuous operation since 1913.
Presenting a six-show professional Broadway series and an acclaimed
Children's Series, in addition to special presentations.
Hagley
Museum and Library
298 Buck Road East
Wilmington, Delaware 19807-0630
(302) 658-2400
Original duPont gunpowder mills and 1803 duPont family home.
Longwood
Gardens
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
(610) 388-1000
World's premier horticultural display on 1,050 acres offers 40
indoor/outdoor gardens, breathtaking conservatory, spectacular fountains,
festivals and holiday displays. Open every day of the year.
Winterthur
Museum and Gardens
5105 Kennett Pike (Rt. 52)
Winterthur, DE 19735
(800) 448-3883
(302) 888-4600
Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur (pronounced “winter-tour”)
is the premier museum of American decorative arts, reflecting both early
America and the du Pont family’s life. Its 60-acre naturalistic garden is
among the country’s best, and its research library serves scholars from
around the world. |
