Places worth the detour in Wilmington
16 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Wilmington, United States, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (7). Best known: Delaware Art Museum. 16 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 16, ranked 16
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Delaware Art Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum located on the Kentmere Parkway in Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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2.Fort Christina
Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem
Capital of New Sweden between 1638–1655
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3.Delaware Memorial Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bridge over the Delaware River, connecting Delaware and New Jersey
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4.Cathedral of Saint Peter
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church in Delaware, United States
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5.Marcus Hook Range Rear Light
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Delaware, United States
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6.Wilmington and Western Railroad
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historic railroad in Delaware
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7.Cherry Island Range Rear Light
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Delaware, United States
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8.Christiana North Jetty Light
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Delaware, United States
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9.Bellevue Range Rear Light
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Delaware, United States
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10.Nemours Mansion and Gardens
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Historic estate in Wilmington, Delaware
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11.Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Wilmington, Delaware
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13.New Castle Range Rear Light
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Delaware, United States
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14.Hagley Museum and Library
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Nonprofit museum and library in Wilmington, Delaware
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15.Bellanca Airfield
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historic airfield in Delaware, United States
