The Flats Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in The Flats
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
"The property was well maintained. The staff friendly. The location was downtown so it was perfect. The only negative was there was no assistance with luggage. None available. In spite of that I would stay again."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
"Property is dingy an dirty smells like cigarettes an mold .the carpet is extremely dirty .the gym is dirty with 2 treadmills an a exercise bike that dont work its dirty an old .the pool area is dirty the pool is a bio hazard .the owners should be ashamed of their self."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
"Decent hotel for the price. I’d stay there again."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport
"Hotel is very clean in lobby and room."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
"Poor bed Place was run down"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University
"The property was poorly maintained, the exterior doors did not lock and used needles were scattered in the parking lot."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Flats
Little Italy
Though Little Italy may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Zoo.
Union Park Gardens
While there might not be top attractions in Union Park Gardens, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Daniel S. Frawley Stadium and World Cafe Live at the Queen.
Hilltop
While Hilltop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grand Opera House and World Cafe Live at the Queen.
Westmoreland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westmoreland and surrounding area, you can visit Delaware Art Museum and Hagley Museum and Library.
Cool Spring
While there might not be top attractions in Cool Spring, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brandywine Zoo and The Playhouse on Rodney Square.
Forty Acres
While Forty Acres may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Zoo.
