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We are monitoring the ongoing situation with Covid-19 and variants. We deeply hope to celebrate together safely and joyously in October, but the health and wellbeing of our guests will be our top priority. We will keep you updated of guidelines and any change in plans!
We are monitoring the ongoing situation with Covid-19 and variants. We deeply hope to celebrate together safely and joyously in October, but the health and wellbeing of our guests will be our top priority. We will keep you updated of guidelines and any change in plans!
October 9, 2021
Wilmington, DE

Joni & Robert

Things To Do

Delaware Children's Museum

Delaware Children's Museum

550 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
, (302) 654-2340

Hands-on, informative fun -- with things to climb!

Hagley Museum

Hagley Museum

200 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
, (302) 658-2400

Joni's favorite school field trip! Along the banks of the Brandywine, Hagley was the gunpowder mills of the DuPont family. You can tour the powder works, the homes of the workers, and more. It's a must for history-buffs.

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum

2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806
, (302) 571-9590

Check out the amazing Pre-Raphaelite collection, works by Howard Pyle (his famous "The Mermaid" can be seen here!), Chihuly glass, and the sculpture garden.

Charcoal Pit

Charcoal Pit

2600 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
, (302) 478-2165

The best milkshakes. THE BEST. (Joni likes the grilled cheese, Rob likes the burgers.)

Grotto Pizza

Grotto Pizza

2015 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
, (302) 888-2222

"The Legendary Taste." If you can't make it to Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, you can still get a taste of summertime with this Delaware staple.

Delaware Museum of Natural History

Delaware Museum of Natural History

4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
, (302) 658-9111

Fun for families, especially if your kiddos like dinosaurs!

Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens

1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348

One of the most exquisite gardens you will ever see. Beautiful in any season, October kicks off their Chrysanthemum Festival -- which also features a sweet model train exhibit.

Booths Corner Farmers Market

Booths Corner Farmers Market

1362 Naamans Creek Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060
, (610) 485-0775

Right across the border in Pennsylvania, Booths Corner Farmer's Market is a great place to find produce and baked goods from nearby Amish communities. There are also great bargains and interesting crafts to be found.