Location: Wilmington
Delaware (DE), United States
Country: United States
State: Delaware
County: New Castle
Founded: March 1638
Incorporated: 1731
Borough Charter: 1739
City Charter: March 7, 1832
Named for: Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington
Government• Type: Council-mayor
• Mayor: Mike Purzycki (D)
Area• City: 16.94 sq mi (43.88 km)
• Land: 10.90 sq mi (28.24 km)
• Water: 6.04 sq mi (15.64 km)
Elevation: 92 ft (28 m)
Population (2010)• City: 70,851
• Estimate (2017): 72,846
• Rank: US: 483rd
• Density: 6,551.91/sq mi (2,529.68/km)
• Metro: 6,069,875 (US: 7th)
Time zone: Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST): EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes: 19801-19810, 19850, 19880, 19884-19886, 19890-19899
Area code(s): 302
FIPS code: 10-77580
GNIS feature ID: 214862
Website: ci.wilmington.de.us
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What to do and see in Wilmington, Delaware (DE): The Best Bars & Clubs
September 23, 2021 Cedrick Jardin
Wilmington, Delaware was first settled by the Swedish in 1638. Over time, the area has also been home to the Dutch, the British and the Quakers, a long diverse history that has left its mark on the surrounding area. Visit Fort Christina and experience what it was like to be one of the first colonists in Wilmington. The Delaware Art Museum, with a extensive collection of American art, celebrates the Brandywine School, a style of painting named for the nearby Brandywine Creek.
Restaurants in Wilmington
1. The Nomad Bar
905 N Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801-1603 +1 302-655-8800 http://www.thenomadbar.com
Excellent
78%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
2. 1984
3. Rocco Italian Grill & Sports Bar
701 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805-3031 +1 302-384-6052 [email protected] http://www.roccoitaliangrill.com/
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
4. Kelly's Logan House
1701 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806-2329 +1 302-655-6426 http://www.loganhouse.com/
Excellent
0%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
13%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 8 reviews
5. Catherine Rooney's
6. Comegys Pub
210 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805-3437 +1 302-429-8699 https://www.facebook.com/Comegys-Pub-275025215027/
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
7. Crimson Moon Tavern
1909 W 6th St, Wilmington, DE 19805-3007 http://crimsonmoonde.com/
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Famous Jack's
3464 Naamans Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810-1066 +1 302-256-0449 http://www.famousjacks.com
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
100%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
