City or town
Things to see in Wilmington (United States): 18 places and when to go
Wilmington is a town in United States, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (9), Museums and art (3), History (3). The best known are Lake Anna State Park, The Cold War Museum and Andrews Tavern. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.1036, -77.7385
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (9) · Museums and art (3) · History (3) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 421 km as the crow flies
What to see in Wilmington
The places in and around Wilmington, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lake Anna State ParkState park in Virginia, United States7.9 km
- The Cold War MuseumHistory museum in Warrenton, Virginia, USA71 km
- Andrews TavernHistoric building located in Spotsylvania County, Virginia3.4 km
- Greensboro Science CenterScience museum and zoological park288 km
- International Civil Rights Center and MuseumMuseum, former Woolworth's in Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S290 km
- Greensboro stationRailway station in Greensboro Bend, Vermont, United States851 km
- West Market Street United Methodist ChurchChurch building in North Carolina, United States of America290 km
- Wet 'n Wild Emerald PointeWater park in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States299 km
- Altered SudsBrewery68 km
- Cline ObservatoryObservatory304 km
- Hill Farmstead BreweryBrewery in Greensboro Bend, Vermont856 km
- Joymongers Brewing CoBrewery290 km
- Lake Anna TaphouseBrewery7.7 km
- Locōrum DistilleryDistillery194 km
- Mill Hill BreweryBrewery192 km
- Molon Lave Vineyards and WineryWinery58 km
- Old Bust Head Brewing CompanyBrewery71 km
- Vint Hill Craft WineryWinery71 km
When to go to Wilmington
The best time to visit Wilmington is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:04
- JunBest time14:38
- JulBest time14:24
- AugBest time13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. In April, 17 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Wilmington
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 421 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- Fredericksburg, Virginia7 places33 km
- Barboursville5 places48 km
- Powhatan6 places50 km
- King George8 places51 km
- Triangle10 places61 km
- Charlottesville, Virginia23 places65 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wilmington?
The best known: Lake Anna State Park, The Cold War Museum, Andrews Tavern, Greensboro Science Center, International Civil Rights Center and Museum. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wilmington?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Wilmington?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 421 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wilmington as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Food and drink4798 places for food and drink in United States, from French Market to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.