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Wilmington ( Lenape: Paxahakink /Pakehakink) [4] is the largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. The city was built on the site of Fort Christina, the first Swedish settlement in North America. It lies at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River.
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6 days ago · Wilmington, largest city in Delaware, U.S., and seat of New Castle county, located at the influx of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek into the Delaware River. It is the state’s industrial, financial, and commercial center and main port. Learn more about Wilmington, including its history.
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Welcome To. Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley is at the center of the Mid-Atlantic region and minutes off the I-95 corridor. While we are close by – ideal for a quick weekend getaway – you will feel as if you have been transported to a different land.
- Enjoy the Scenery and Grab a Bite on the Riverwalk. Wilmington's Riverwalk is a 1.75-mile path that follows the bank of the Christina River, right in the heart of Wilmington.
- See How the Other Half Live at Nemours Estate. You'll be hard-pressed to find a more unique and ornate mansion than Nemours Estate. Once home to industrialist Alfred I. duPont, this historic estate is both vast (it's set on 200 acres) and opulent.
- Unwind in the Gardens at Mount Cuba Center. It's impossible to feel stressed when visiting Mount Cuba Center, especially if you arrive on a warm, sunny day.
- Become One with Nature at the DuPont Environmental Education Center. The DuPont Environmental Education Center (DEEC) lies at one of the most interesting intersections in Wilmington.
Home. Plan. About the Area. Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley: A Tale of Two Different Worlds. Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley is the story of two different worlds colliding and falling into harmony across the centuries. It’s also a destination marked by sharp contrasts: Hip city neighborhoods and historic mansions. Past and present.
About Wilmington. Wilmington’s status as Delaware’s largest city and economic engine gives us a big city feel while our scale and walkability preserve some small-town charm. Our city is located 30 minutes south of Philadelphia, mid-point between New York and Washington DC.
