Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Delaware Art Museum
You can study the exhibits at Delaware Art Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Brandywine Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brandywine Creek during your travels in Highlands.
Wilmington Riverwalk
After visiting Wilmington Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
You can study the exhibits at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grand Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Grand Opera House, a popular theatre in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Brandywine Creek State Park
You can take time to visit Brandywine Creek State Park during your travels to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Our pick of the best Highlands Hotel Deals
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Room was not very clean and was difficult to get cleaning crew. Bad to non existent help from from desk team. Hotel needs updated. Location good though."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
"I would never go there again dirty nasty and when I booked it they said was very clean and everything when I got there nasty room smell like smoke he said something to them and they go oh if you want to move your room you have to pay more money is this a big joke"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
"Room was extremely dirty mirror was broken , bathroom door knob was missing , bedding was dirty on both beds ,phone was working to even call front desk room smelled like smoke"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
"Hotel was pretty beat up but okay overall"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"Breakfast was the standard complimentary. The room wasn't cleaned upon check-in, resulting in me being moved to 3 different rooms within 24 hours. Furniture and carpet were outdated, rooms had a murky odor, curtains were ripped and the stop and go mart within the lobby was overly priced! Parking ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
"Could have more food options at breakfast"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Highlands
Riverfront
Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or DuPont Environmental Education Center while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Wilmington
Unique features of Downtown Wilmington include the bars and theatres. Make a stop by Grand Opera House or World Cafe Live at the Queen while you're exploring the area.
South Wilmington
If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Chase Fieldhouse and Eden Park are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
While Hilltop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen.
Cool Spring
While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brandywine Zoo and The Playhouse on Rodney Square.
