Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Brandywine Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brandywine Creek during your travels in Highlands.
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best Highlands Hotel Deals
Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
"Very nice for a quick stay and shuttle to the airport! Ruby Tuesday right near by for a wonderful dinner. They do have a nice restaurant on the premises. My husband wanted a beer with his dinner."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Quality Inn Newark - Wilmington
"Property smelled of cigars and Marijuana. Trash bags in the halls and filthy elevators"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport
"This was not a particularly pleasant stay. We had 2 rooms reserved (1 king with a sofa bed -- Rooms 430 & 434). Neither room had bedding available for the sofa bed and when speaking with the front desk attendant, they said they never keep bedding in the room for the sofa beds, which is something ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Clarion Hotel Philadelphia International Airport
"NO SAFETY OR SECURITY!"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
"Amazing Staff. They were all so helpful!"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Philadelphia Airport Marriott
"Everything"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Highlands
Riverfront
Unique features of Riverfront include the restaurants and river views. Make a stop by DuPont Environmental Education Center or Delaware Sports Hall of Fame while you're exploring the area.
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.
South Wilmington
If you're spending some time in South Wilmington, Chase Fieldhouse and Eden Park 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.
