Forty Acres Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A river with a bridge, a large building complex, and a green landscape.
A river with a bridge, a shipyard, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.
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Activities

Wilmington: 1-Hour Scenic River Cruise

Wilmington: 1-Hour Scenic River Cruise

NZ$47
per adult
Wilmington: 1-Hour Scenic River Cruise
Wilmington: Aloha Hour Tropical Cruise

Wilmington: Aloha Hour Tropical Cruise

NZ$75
per adult
Wilmington: Aloha Hour Tropical Cruise
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Our pick of the best Forty Acres Hotel Deals

Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington

Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
65 Geoffrey Dr Newark DE
The price is NZ$130 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$130
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Christiana Mall and Delaware Park ...
5.8/10 (1,008 reviews)
"Poor"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

4 out of 5
9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$245 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$245
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,237 reviews)
"Staying At Embassy Suite Was Not It"

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport

Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport

3 out of 5
8900 Bartram Ave Philadelphia PA
The price is NZ$237 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$237
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport

Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport

2.5 out of 5
45 Industrial Hwy Essington PA
The price is NZ$128 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$128
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Essington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Harrah's Casino and Racetrack and Bridgeport ...
6.2/10 (1,918 reviews)
"This place is gross"

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown

3.5 out of 5
422 Delaware Ave Wilmington DE
The price is NZ$270 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$270
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The area of town the hotel is in is filled with homeless people and drugs. These people will harass you the minute you step outside the door. It’s not a safe area to be in. I wouldn’t stay there again."

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport

3 out of 5
53 Industrial Hwy Essington PA
The price is NZ$195 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$195
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Essington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
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Our guide on where to stay in Forty Acres

Find the best Forty Acres areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Wilmington

Unique features of Downtown Wilmington include the bars and theatres. Make a stop by Grand Opera House or World Cafe Live at the Queen while you're exploring the area.

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Riverfront

Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Delaware Children's Museum while you're exploring the area.

South Wilmington

If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Eden Park and Chase Fieldhouse are top sights worth seeing.

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 World Cafe Live at the Queen and Grand Opera House.

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.

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