Winter in northern DelaWare Destination Wilmington Delaware’s largest city has something for everyone. The Delaware History Museum is an excellent start, delving into the backstory of the tribes who inhabited the land; its Swedish, Dutch, and English colonies; and its vibrant history since then. Make sure to tour the Delaware Historical Society’s other historic buildings, then visit the Delaware Art Museum . Founded to preserve the work of local art legend Howard Pyle, the museum features 12,000 works, including highlights from Pyle, John Sloan, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, plus a captivating sculpture garden. Delaware Museum of nature & Science WILMING Delaware history Museum ©Flickr/Patrick Wittwer 56