Wilmington City Facts |
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| Country | USA (United States of America) |
| State | Delaware |
| Counties | New Castle County |
| Total Area | 17 sq miles |
| Lat Long Coordinates | 39.7458º N, 75.5469º W |
| Time Zone | MST (UTC−07:00) |
| Area Code | 302 |
| Language | English |
| Major Religion | Roman Catholic, Christian |
| Museums | Hagley Museum and Library, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Children’s Museum |
| Universities | Wilmington University |
| Official Website | www.ci.wilmington.de.us/ |
Airports:
- Wilmington International Airport
Tourist attractions in Wilmington:
- Nemours Mansion and Gardens
- Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
- Delaware Art Museum
- Wilmington and Western Railroad
- Delaware Theatre Company
Wilmington is a city in the U.S state of Delaware. Named by Proprietor Thomas Penn for his friend Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, the first settlement was seen in 1638. Then the Dutch took over the colonies in 1655. Later in 1664, British colonization began and the city began to grow steadily during the Civil War. It is now the largest city in the state and the county seat of New Castle County. Wilmington is also one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley metropolitan area.
Hotels in Wilmington:
Wilmington hotels that provide outstanding facilities to its guests are mostly opted by the tourists visiting the city. Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington – Brandywine Valley, Hotel du Pont, Doubletree Wilmington Downtown, Courtyard Wilmington Downtown, Doubletree Wilmington, Best Western Brandywine Valley Inn McIntosh Inn of Wilmington, Sheraton Suites Wilmington, Holiday Inn Brandywine, Courtyard Wilmington Brandywine, Days Inn Wilmington and Clarion Collection Brandywine Suites are the famous hotels in the city.
Restaurants:
some of the famous restaurants include:
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Transportation:
Philadelphia International Airport, the closest airport serves the city. Wilmington railway station having frequent services links the city with other cities. The public bus service is the main means of public transportation in the city. The Port of Wilmington is mostly used in transporting goods.
Places to Visit in Wilmington:
The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation & Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel, Delaware Center for Contemporary Art, Delaware Art Museum – Collection of Pre-Raphaelite Art, Old Swedes Church, Grand Opera House, DuPont Playhouse, Riverfront Market, Brandywine Park and Zoo, Rockford Tower and Hagley Museum and Library are the interesting points in the city. Fort Christina Historical Park, Holy Trinity Church, Hendrickson House, Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard Museum, Rodney Square, Old Town Hall Museum, the Grand Opera House are the other sites in the city which the tourists never fail to miss.