Its outdoor amenities are a draw, especially during the area’s peak tourism season from April through October.

The Hagley Museum and Library is on the site of the du Ponts former gunpowder mill.

With year-round displays and seasonal installments, Longwood offers new sights every season.

Wilmington, Delaware

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Cuba Center became a public botanical garden in 2002.

Across its 1,083 acres, the center is dedicated to conserving native plants and the habitats that sustain them.

The heritage railroad offers several scenic rides that range from two to four hours.

Nemours Mansion and Gardens in Wilmington

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Canoeing and kayaking are also popular activities during warmer months, while sledding andcross-country skiingtake over during winter.

The shop isn’t just a must for avid readers but for any Wilmington tourist.

The three-in-one coffeehouse, art gallery, and event space is located in the heart of the city.

Longwood Gardens

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The Chancery Market is the simple solution to your differing cravings.

The modern boutique hotel, built into a historic downtown bank building, features 24 uniquely designed rooms.

thequoinhotel.com; 519 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801

Wilmington and Western Railroad

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Wilmington Riverwalk

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Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge

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Kalmar Nyckel

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Exterior of Town & Shore Atelier in Wilmington, Delaware

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Interior of Bardea in Wilmington, Delaware

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Patio seating at The Chancery Market in Wilmington, Delaware

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The Best Hotel in Every State

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Interior of the lobby at The Quoin

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