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Pike Creek Valley, DE
What to do and see, while staying in Pike Creek Valley, Wilmington? Located midway between New York City and Washington, D.C., and just minutes away from Center City Philadelphia, Wilmington is the gateway to the beautiful Brandywine Valley, and features a vast array of appealing attractions, to suit every taste and preference, ranging from breath-taking gardens and fabulous mansions, to unique museums, a wide selection of performing arts, charming wineries, numerous festivals and historic towns.
Among Wilmington's favorite attractions, there are:
1914 West Park Dr., Wilmington, DE
An extraordinary barn, built in 1914 by Alfred I. duPont. The Blue Ball Barn is a multifunctional conference and gallery space, featuring meeting rooms, large banquet room and a secluded courtyard for intimate gatherings, with the Delaware Folk Art Collection as your backdrop.
2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE
Founded in 1912, the Delaware Art Museum is best known for its large collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art, illustrations by Wilmington native Howard Pyle, and urban landscapes by John Sloan and his circle. Visitors can also enjoy the outdoor Copeland Sculpture Garden and special exhibitions.
550 Justison St., Wilmington, DE
The Delaware Children’s Museum is Delaware's first and only kid-centric museum, teaching math, science and technology through hands-on exhibits. The Museum features 37,000 square feet of interactive fun, with age appropriate experiences for tots to tweens.
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE
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.
Alapocas Drive & Route 141, Wilmington, DE
Nemours is the grandest residence ever constructed in Delaware, fully one acre under a roof. It is furnished with an eclectic collection of rare furniture and great art, and yet, visitors still come away knowing they have visited a ''home''. Reservations recommended. Open May through December.
The Annual Brandywine Festival of the Arts, which has been a local tradition for 50 years, now, is, perhaps, the premier annual event in Wilmington. Every time it takes place, this fabulous celebration draws thousands of art enthusiasts, from all over the region, to Wilmington, to purchase unique andaffordable art. The festival features visiting artists, craftspeople, musicians from around the country and good times, and it is considered a definitely ''must'' for all Wilmington visitors. The event takes place in September.
Among the top places to shop near Pike Creek Valley, Wilmington, DE, there are:
- Concord Mall: 4737 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE.
- Shipyard Shops: 900 North Madison Street, Wilmington, DE.
- Independence Mall: 1601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE.
- TJ Maxx: 5627 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE.
- Fox Valley Shops: 319 East Lea Boulevard, Wilmington, DE.
- MJM Designer Shoes: 5410 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington, DE.
- A.R. Morris Jewelers: 802 Market St., Wilmington, DE.
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