12 Days of Giveaways 2024
🎁 12 Days of Giveaways on Instagram! 🎁
Follow @visitwilmingtonde this December for a chance to win incredible prizes!
▪️ Giveaways will be posted beginning December 2nd and will post every other day through December 24th.
▪️ Enter any of the 12 giveaways, through December 30th
▪️ Winners will be selected on January 1st and winners will be notified January 2nd and 3rd.
▪️ Prizes will be mailed out or set up for pick up the week of January 9th.
Don’t miss out on the holiday fun—follow along and stay tuned for how to enter!
Good Luck! 🎄✨
Happy Halloween from Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley! Be sure to watch out for ghouls, goblins and ghosts tonight...
📍Attractions:
Riverfront Wilmington
Del Pez Wilmington
Delaware Children's Museum
Riverfront Events
Constitution Yards Beer Garden
🎃🍁🍬🍭
#halloween2024
#visitwilmde
Celebrate World Tourism Day
Today we celebrate World Tourism Day! 🗺️
🌍 Did you know that tourism plays a HUGE role in boosting a state’s economy? Whether you’re exploring local attractions or traveling across the country, tourism helps communities thrive! Check out these fun facts on how tourism makes an impact:
🏨 Job Creation: For every 30 visitors, 1 new job is created in local economies.
💸 Revenue Generator: U.S. travelers spent $1.2 trillion in 2022, supporting local businesses and public services.
🛍️ Small Business Support: Up to 70% of the tourism industry consists of small, locally-owned businesses.
🏠 Tax Relief: Tourism-generated tax revenue can save households over $1,500 annually by reducing the need for higher local taxes.
🎉 Cultural Preservation: Tourism helps sustain cultural heritage, from historic sites to local festivals.
🌱 Environmental Awareness: Ecotourism drives investment in conservation and promotes sustainable travel practices.
So, next time you travel, remember that your trip is doing more than just creating memories—it’s helping to boost local economies! 🧳✈️
#TourismMatters #WorldTourismDay
Mini Mondays: Winterthur's Enchanted Woods
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library offers the perfect escape for the whole family, especially with kids in tow! Their magical Enchanted Woods is truly a wonderland where little adventurers can let their imaginations run wild. From whimsical tea parties to exploring hobbit houses, the endless possibilities make this a must-visit during your next Greater Wilmington getaway.
Grab your tickets to visit Winterthur on their website or, at @winterthurmuse #VisitWilm
#visitdelaware
#winterthurmuseum
Fall Cheat Sheet
Screenshot and save this list to plan your fall getaway to #VisitWilmDE. 🍃🍁🍂
Things to Do:
🍁 Visit Ramsey's Farm - Their opening weekend is September 21
🍁 Hop on board the Wilmington & Western Railroad for their Autumn Leaf Special and other themed rides
🍁 Take a scenic ride through the Brandywine Scenic Byway for the perfect #fallfoliage adventure
Places to Eat:
🍃 The Back Burner Restaurant
🍃 Cantwell's Tavern
🍃 The House of William and Merry Restaurant
Can’t Miss Events:
🍂 Hagley Craft Fair: October 19-20 - Hagley Museum and Library
🍂 River Towns Ride: October 12 - Out & About
🍂 Black Restaurant Week - September 29-October 5 Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce
For more help on planning your Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley fall getaway visit our website!
Things to Do | Fall | Fall Foliage | Wilmington | Delaware | Visit Delaware | Travel
#fallscenes
#visitdelaware
#visitwilm
#fallfestival
#cheatsheet
Kid-Friendly Du Pont Adventure: Nemours Estate
Nemours Estate is the #Bridgerton getaway you didn’t know you needed! Head to the iconic estate for their monthly family-friendly Third Thursday events. Throughout the summer enjoy live music, food trucks, games and 1/2 price admission onto the gorgeous and inspiring grounds of the estate.
The Final Third Thursday event of the season is this week! Grab your tickets for the August 15 event on the Nemours Estate website. #VisitWilm
Caribbean Festival Comes to Delaware!
🎊 A Colorful parade...
🎊 Caribbean Costumes...
🎊 Live musical performances...
🎊 Delectable Caribbean Cuisine...
🎊 Cultural exhibits...
Only at the first annual Caribbean Festival coming this Saturday to Delaware!
Love Parks Week: Wilmington State Parks
Love Parks Week has officially ended. Thank you for following along on our journey throughout the Delaware State Parks in New Castle County, Delaware.
Let's explore the final park... which is actually 3 parks in 1, Wilmington State Parks!
▶️ Park Office Address: 1 St. Rocco Way, Wilmington
▶️ Park Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
▶️ Park Entrance Fee: FREE
📍: @friendsofwilmingtonparks
🏞️: @destateparks
Hey Everyone! I'm Jess, your hometown guide to all things Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. Be sure to follow @visitwilmingtonde for places to uncover and discover throughout our area. Browse our page to start planning your next #VisitWilm getaway!
Love Parks Week: White Clay Creek State Park
Love Parks Week is coming to an end! We're taking you on a journey throughout the Delaware State Parks in New Castle County, Delaware.
Let's explore, White Clay Creek State Park!
▶️ Park Office Address: 750 Thompson Station Road, Newark
▶️ Park Office Hours:
(April - Oct.) Open Daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Nov. - March) M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
▶️ Park Entrance Fee: In-state: $4 | Out-of-state: $8
📍: @whiteclaycreekstatepark
🏞️: @destateparks
Hey Everyone! I'm Jess, your hometown guide to all things Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. Be sure to follow @visitwilmingtonde for places to uncover and discover throughout our area. Browse our page to start planning your next #VisitWilm getaway!
Love Parks Week: Lums Pond State Park
Another day of Love Parks Week is coming at you! We're taking you on a journey throughout the Delaware State Parks in New Castle County, Delaware.
Let's explore, Lums Pond State Park!
▶️ Park Office Address: 1068 Howell School Road Bear, DE
▶️ Park Office Hours:
(April - Oct.) Open Daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Nov. - March) M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
▶️ Park Entrance Fee: In-state: $4 | Out-of-state: $8
📍: @lumspondstatepark
🏞️: @destateparks
Hey Everyone! I'm Jess, your hometown guide to all things Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. Be sure to follow @visitwilmingtonde for places to uncover and discover throughout our area. Browse our page to start planning your next #VisitWilm getaway!
Love Parks Week: Alapocas Run State Park
We are more than halfway through National Love Parks Week! We're taking you on a journey throughout the Delaware State Parks in New Castle County, Delaware.
Let's explore, Alapocas Run State Park!
▶️ Park Office Address: 1914 W. Park Drive
▶️ Blue Ball Barn/Park Office Hours: Open Daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
▶️ Can Do Playground Address: 4360 Weldin Road
▶️ Park Entrance Fee: In-state: $4 | Out-of-state: $8
📍: @alapocas_runsp
🏞️: @destateparks
Hey Everyone! I'm Jess, your hometown guide to all things Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. Be sure to follow @visitwilmingtonde for places to uncover and discover throughout our area. Browse our page to start planning your next #VisitWilm getaway!
