South Wilmington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Wilmington
Popular places to visit
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.
Hagley Museum and Library
You can study the exhibits at Hagley Museum and Library, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to 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.
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.
Our pick of the best South Wilmington Hotel Deals
Woodspring Suites Wilmington Riverfront
"They Stay Was Quiet & Comfortable & It Wasn't Far From Where I Needed To Be."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Staff was very rude when we checked out. Like we were bothering her. AC sounded like a cement mixer the last night hardly slept"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
"The manager was helpful called her earlier in the week to change something and it was done when I checked in .. love this hotel only stay there when I come to Wilmington at least once a month, everything is always good."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
"I have stayed here several times before and will NEVER return. Must have been a change/loss of management as the place is now in chaos. The entire property is woefully understaffed, check-in at the front desk was completely backed up and a miserable experience, no one was attending the lobby coffee ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"Friendly staff. Clean room and great breakfast as always at any Embassy. Would recommend staying here due to location."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
"This place needs renovations badly! The hall ways smell really bad, the staff was mediocre and seemed disorganized when trying to get a room, no towels were in the room and didn’t feel the safest as some drugs were done in the stairwells"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Wilmington
Compton Village
While there might not be top attractions in Compton Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.
Riverfront
Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Delaware Children's Museum 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.
Browntown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Browntown and surrounding area, you can visit Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and Chase Fieldhouse.
Hedgeville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hedgeville and surrounding area, you can visit Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and World Cafe Live at the Queen.
Trinity Vicinity
While Trinity Vicinity isn't home to many top sights, The Playhouse on Rodney Square and Grand Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.
