Forty Acres

Wilmington

Aerial view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river with cloudy sky
Aerial view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river with cloudy sky
Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky
An awesome little cafe/dessert place in the Trolley Square neighborhood of Wilmington, DE. Check out the full story here: http://www.travelingken.com/whats-there-to-do-in-wilmington-de-part-1/

Popular places to visit

Wilmington Riverwalk showing a river or creek

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.

Wilmington Riverwalk
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library

You can study the exhibits at Winterthur Museum, Garden 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.

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
Grand Opera House featuring heritage architecture

Grand Opera House

Enjoy a show at Grand Opera House, a storied theater in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Grand Opera House
This gorgeous Red Panda decided to have a snack and a photo.

Brandywine Zoo

Meet the animals who live at Brandywine Zoo during your travels in Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Brandywine Zoo
Hagley Museum and Library showing autumn leaves and a park

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.

Hagley Museum and Library
Delaware Art Museum featuring art and interior views

Delaware Art Museum

You can study the exhibits at Delaware Art Museum, 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.

Delaware Art Museum

Top hotels in Forty Acres

Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport

Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport

3 out of 5
8900 Bartram Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is P6,181 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
P6,181
P7,193 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,505 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport

Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport

3.5 out of 5
500 Stevens Dr Philadelphia PA
The price is P6,385 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
P6,385
P6,959 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,954 reviews)
The shuttle to and from the airport was easy. The staff were friendly and helpful

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is P6,304 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
P6,304
P7,336 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,096 reviews)
Yes,yes

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington

Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
65 Geoffrey Dr Newark DE
The price is P3,727 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
P3,727
P4,137 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newark. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Christiana Mall and Gallaher ...
5.4/10 (1,001 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall

Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall

3 out of 5
48 Geoffrey Dr Newark DE
The price is P5,329 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
P5,329
P5,915 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newark. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,252 reviews)
Very good!

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall
Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South

Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South

3.5 out of 5
654 S College Ave Newark DE
The price is P6,320 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
P6,320
P7,015 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newark. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
While packing up our car on departure my husband left a plastic storage tote of all my toiletries

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South
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Other neighbourhoods around Forty Acres

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Trolley Square

While Trolley Square might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Brandywine Creek and Brandywine Zoo.

Trolley Square
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Highlands

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Creek.

Highlands
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Little Italy

Little Italy might not have many top sights, but Brandywine Creek and Delaware Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Little Italy
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Cool Spring

Cool Spring might not have many top sights, but Brandywine Creek and Brandywine Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cool Spring
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Hilltop

When in Hilltop, you can plan a visit to Brandywine Creek and World Cafe Live at the Queen, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hilltop
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The Flats

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Flats and surrounding area, you can visit Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Creek.

The Flats

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