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   Wilmington ( Lenape: Paxahakink / Pakehakink) [4] is the largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. The city was built on the site of Fort Christina, the first Swedish settlement in North America. It lies at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River.

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Wilmington, largest city in Delaware, U.S., and seat of New Castle county, located at the influx of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek into the Delaware River. It is the state’s industrial, financial, and commercial center and main port. Learn more about Wilmington, including its history.

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   Things to Do in Wilmington, Delaware: See Tripadvisor's 29,492 traveler reviews and photos of Wilmington tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Wilmington. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware, United States, and the county seat of New Castle County. It had 70,898 people in 2020. Wilmington has an area of about 17 sq mi (44.0 km 2) and is 92 ft (28.0 m) above sea level, at the place where the Christina River and Brandywine Creek meet.

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   • Enjoy the Scenery and Grab a Bite on the Riverwalk. Wilmington's Riverwalk is a 1.75-mile path that follows the bank of the Christina River, right in the heart of Wilmington.
   • See How the Other Half Live at Nemours Estate. You'll be hard-pressed to find a more unique and ornate mansion than Nemours Estate. Once home to industrialist Alfred I. duPont, this historic estate is both vast (it's set on 200 acres) and opulent.
   • Unwind in the Gardens at Mount Cuba Center. It's impossible to feel stressed when visiting Mount Cuba Center, especially if you arrive on a warm, sunny day.
   • Become One with Nature at the DuPont Environmental Education Center. The DuPont Environmental Education Center (DEEC) lies at one of the most interesting intersections in Wilmington.

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   Jul 17, 2019 · Wilmington is Delaware's largest city and has a range of things to do like visiting du Pont mansions, living history, and natural beauty (with a map).

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   Head downtown for boutique shopping, museums, live entertainment, and bold, flavorful dining, or walk Riverfront Wilmington to catch a ball game, and then finish the evening with drinks and friends as the sun sets behind the skyline. Explore Delaware's big city attractions found throughout Wilmington. Museums.

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   Where is Wilmington Delaware located?

   • ( 2020) Wilmington ( Lenape: Paxahakink /Pakehakink) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. The city was built on the site of Fort Christina, the first Swedish settlement in North America. It lies at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River.

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   What is Wilmington Delaware known for?

   • Wilmington, largest city in Delaware, U.S., and seat of New Castle county, located at the influx of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek into the Delaware River. It is the state’s industrial, financial, and commercial center and main port. Learn more about Wilmington, including its history.

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   Is Wilmington a city?

   • It is the county seat of New Castle County and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley metropolitan area (synonymous with the Philadelphia metropolitan area). Wilmington was named by Proprietor Thomas Penn after his friend Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, who was prime minister during the reign of George II of Great Britain .

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   What to do in Wilmington Delaware?

   • Wilmington is Delaware's largest city and has a range of things to do like visiting du Pont mansions, living history, and natural beauty (with a map).

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   How did Wilmington get its name?

   • The Quakers secured a borough charter from Thomas Penn, the proprietor of Pennsylvania, who named the town (1739) for his friend Spencer Compton, earl of Wilmington. The original office of the DuPont Company, at Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington, Delaware. By the time of the American Revolution, Wilmington was the largest town in Delaware.

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   Who settled Wilmington Delaware?

   • The area now known as Wilmington was settled by the Lenape (or Delaware Indian) band led by Sachem (Chief) Mattahorn just before Henry Hudson sailed up the Len-api Hanna ("People Like Me River", present Delaware River) in 1609.

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