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A museum day with room for a river walk.

Brandywine & Wilmington · A place with more to it than a quick stop.

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Why it is worth the stop

Brandywine & Wilmington

A museum day with room for a river walk. Use downtown Wilmington for a meal; check museum tickets and grounds access.

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Your first day, without a rigid schedule.

Choose what sounds like you and check details before you set out.

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Begin with one place

Choose Hagley’s industrial history or another Brandywine museum as your anchor.

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Follow your curiosity

Use downtown Wilmington for a meal; check museum tickets and grounds access.

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Check before traveling

Opening hours, tours, admission and access can change. Use the official link for the current details.

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Outline: U.S. Census Bureau. Optional shaded relief: USGS The National Map. Pins mark starting areas, not a driving route.

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Put a seafood stop near the coast or a neighborhood meal in Wilmington between bigger experiences.

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