About this city
Also known as: Chemical Capital of the World / Corporate Capital of America
Wilmington is the largest and most populous city in Delaware, located in northern New Castle County at the confluence of the Christina River and the Brandywine River, just before they empty into the Delaware River. Settled by Swedish colonists in 1638 as Fort Christina, it is a city steeped in colonial history that later transformed into an industrial giant powered by the DuPont company's gunpowder and chemical empires. Today, Wilmington is internationally recognized as the 'Corporate Capital of America' due to its business-friendly laws, serving as the legal domicile for over half of all Fortune 500 companies. The city features a vibrant corporate riverfront, historic neighborhoods, and beautiful grand estates along the Brandywine Valley.
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Practical Tourism Metadata
Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Tour the breathtaking Nemours Estate and Winterthur Museum, stroll or dine along the Wilmington Riverfront, catch an Amtrak train from the historic Joseph R. Biden Jr. Railroad Station, and hike the wooded trails of Brandywine Creek State Park.
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Museums & Culture
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Hagley Museum
Nemours Estate
Rockwood Park & Museum
Must-SeeWinterthur Museum, Garden & Library
