Winter in northern DelaWareG Bring the Kids If the kids are along for the ride, the Delaware Children’s Museum is a popular spot where learning through play is the theme. This stimulating hands-on museum provides exploration of artistic expression, scientific discoveries, and interactive wildlife learning. If that prompts a passion for nature, head over to the Brandywine Zoo , home to animals from four continents. Located inside Brandywine Park , the zoo’s animal displays are a great winter treat — plus it’s free from December through February. If those kid-friendly visits are a hit, take a quick ride out to the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science , an interactive journey from the time of dinosaurs to the present day. Don’t miss the Discovery Gallery, where hands-on activities allow tomorrow’s scientists to learn through creative exploration. TON eat, Drink, and Be Merry At the end of the day, treat yourself to a sumptuous meal at the James Beard-nominated Bardea Food & Drink , where fresh, locally sourced ingredients meld into dishes designed to be shared. Chef Antimo DiMeo reinterprets Italian favorites into distinctive dishes that landed Bardea on USA Today ’s 2025 “Restaurants of the Year” list. For a more casual option, head over for an IPA or sour beer in the historic digs of Wilmington Brew Works , the city’s only production brewery. Their taproom also offers light fare, food trucks, and “bring your own” food from neighboring eateries. Wilmington Brew Works 57 VisitDelaware.com
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