Situated in the picturesque Brandywine Valley, Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware. With a population of only 70,000, Wilmington has the distinction of being one of the smallest cities to be the most populous in its state.

Since Delaware was the first state in the union to ratify the Constitution, it is no surprise that Wilmington is overflowing with history. First settled by Swedish explorers in 1638, Wilmington was also home to Dutch, British, and Quaker settlers. Take a trip back through time at Fort Christina where the Swedish settlers first landed. Continue your journey through Wilmington's past by visiting the Nemours Estate, once home to the du Pont family. Does the name du Pont sound familiar? You know them from the DuPont Chemical Company, originally founded in Wilmington in 1802.

Thanks in part to the du Pont family's philanthropy, the arts are alive and well in Wilmington. Visit the Delaware Art Museum, offering a vast collection of American art that celebrates the Brandywine School. This is a style of painting named after the nearby Brandywine Valley. Hop on the Wilmington & Western Railroad to enjoy a scenic tour of the Red Clay Valley on an old-fashioned steam engine train.

If touring historical sites and art museums isn't your cup of tea, you have plenty of other options. Wilmington is a shopper's paradise thanks to no sales taxes. Visit one of Wilmington's many boutiques, antique shops, and malls to shop-till-you-drop.

Is there a better way to cap off a long day than with a cold beer or local wine? Embark on the Delaware Beer, Wine, & Spirits trail. Here you will find a wide variety of local crafter breweries, vineyards, and distilleries. Pair these local beverages with some of the east coast's freshest and delicious seafood. Finish your evening with a stroll down the Wilmington Riverfront. Formerly the city's shipyard, this area is now a bustling entertainment district along the Christina River.

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