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Quick Facts
Where is Delaware? | Situated on the eastern seaboard of the United States, the state of Delaware is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware River and Bay, as well as by the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Delaware's location affords easy access to the major metropolitan areas of the northeast. Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York are all within a two-hour drive. Boston is six hours away, as is Pittsburgh. |
And where is Wilmington? | Wilmington, the state's largest city, is located on I-95 in the state's northernmost county. |
What is the Brandywine Valley? The Brandywine Valley is named for the Brandywine River, which winds through the countryside where Pennsylvania and Delaware meet. Will I have trouble getting a room in the Greater Wilmington area? Over 6,000 hotel rooms available, but it's always wise to call ahead. Caution: NASCAR race weekends in June and September tend to fill our hotels early. |
Why is the area often referred to as Chateau Country? Because four major public Brandywine Valley country estates dot the countryside - plus many private estates. These former du Pont family-owned estates are now open to the public and showcase elegant 19th- and 20th-century American lifestyles, exquisite gardens and priceless antiques. - Hagley Museum
- Winterthur, An American Country Estate
- Nemours Mansion & Gardens
- Longwood Gardens
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What industry is Delaware's largest employer? | The banking industry is Delaware's largest employer. |
What station will give me current traffic conditions? | The Delaware Department of Transportation has its very own station - WTMC 1380 AM - giving traffic conditions as reported by the DelDOT Transportation Management Center. |
Who are some famous entertainers from Delaware? - Bob Marley
- George Thorogood
- Ryan Phillippe
- Elisabeth Shue
- Clifford Brown
- Robert Mitchum
- Valerie Bertinelli
- Judge Reinhold
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What professional sports teams call Delaware home? - Tennis: Delaware Smash
- Soccer: Delaware Wizards
- Baseball: Frequent Carolina League Champions, the Wilmington Blue Rocks - a Boston Red Sox franchise - play at Frawley Stadium!
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Does Wilmington have sister cities? - Watford, England
- Kalmar, Sweden
- Fulda, Germany
- Ibadan, Nigeria
- Olevano Sul Tusciano, Italy
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Where can I find more information on things to do in Greater Wilmington? | Click to our Calendar of Events learn more about our more than 35 museums and attractions. |
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