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Wilmington Garden Day
(Throughout Wilmington)
Annual self-guided tour of distinctive homes & gardens. Grand country estates, historic gardens and city miniatures. Held rain or shine first Sat in May, 10-4. wilmingtongardenday.org G
Wilmington Grand Prix (CC6) (Downtown Wilmington)
655-6483; U.S. Cycling Association has designated this May event as one of the country’s top 10 criterium races. The Grand Fondo, or Big Ride, through chateau country is held the following day. wilmgrandprix.com G
Wilmington Greek Festival (CC5, C3)
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808
N. Broom St., Wilm., DE 19806; 654-4446; Annual 5-day festival in June. Experience a bit of Greece. Enjoy homemade Greek food, desserts, ethnic music, dance performances & children’s activities. Admission is free. greekfestde.com G
Golf Courses
Back Creek Golf Club & Grille (South of GG1) 101 Back Creek Drive, Middletown, DE 19709; 378-6499; An 18-hole golf facility provid-
ing the area’s best links-style rounds with unmatched attention to detail at some of the best rates available. Restaurant and event facility on site. backcreekgc.com M B
Deerfield (DD2, North of P2)
507 Thompson Station Rd., Newark, DE 19711; 368-6640; Incredible public golf course, delicious pub & grille dining, summer patio events and live music on Fridays. Spectacular meeting, wedding and banquet venue. deerfieldgolfclub.com M B
Ed Oliver Golf Club (CC5)
800 N. Dupont Rd., Wilm., DE 19807; 571-9041; 18-hole course. Driving range. Putting green. Greenhill Pub offers a delicious menu, flat-screen TVs and a deck overlooking the golf course & DE skyline. edolivergolfclub.com M B
Odessa National Golf Club & Grille (J3) 1131 Fieldsboro Rd., Townsend, DE 19734; 464-1007; 18-hole golf course, clubhouse & restaurant. Perfect for golf outings, special events, meetings & weddings. One of the newest courses in the tri-state area. odessanationalgolfclub.com B
White Clay Creek Country Club
at Delaware Park (DD3)
777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilm., DE 19804; 994-6700; 7007-yard championship golf course and clubhouse. Amenities include Golf Academy, pro shop, locker rooms, banquet area and At the Rail Wine Bar and Grille. whiteclaycreekcc.com M B
Historic Districts/ Unique Neighborhoods
Delaware City Historic District (FF5)
407 Clinton St., Delaware City, DE 19706; 834-4573; See craft artisans at work in shops in this National Historic District. Stroll the promenade for scenic views of Fort Delaware, the Delaware River and over 250 historic structures. delawarecity.delaware.gov
Destination Hockessin (BB3)
1170 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19701; A diverse community & small town offering local shopping & dining at unique venues. Visit our distinctive cultural attractions and recreational facilities. G
Downtown Newark (EE2, P2)
220 S. Main St., Newark, DE 19711; 366-7030; Winner of a Great American Main Street Award, this bustling college town’s popular restaurants and trendy shops complement its historic architecture and cultural heritage. enjoydowntownnewark.com G
Historic Kennett Square (AA2)
106 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348; 610-444-8188; Enjoy unique shops, art galleries, cafés & gourmet restaurants. Farmers market every Friday & an art
stroll each First Friday with exhibits by local artists, live music & more. historickennettsquare.com G
Historic Middletown (I2, U2)
19 W. Green St., Middletown, DE 19709; 378-2977; Take a scenic tour down main street celebrating over 150 years! Enjoy a show at the historic Everett Theatre after a day of shopping and dining. middletownmainstreet.com G
Historic New Castle (EE6)
50 Market St., New Castle, DE 19720; 888-613-6665; This charming colonial town is steeped in history. Enjoy fine restaurants, fabulous museums and quaint shops. Stroll along the Delaware River. historicnewcastle. org G
Riverfront Wilmington (CC6, E3)
815 Justison St., Wilm., DE 19801; 425-4890; Enjoy a combination of history and a host of attractions that bring great food, entertain- ment and shopping to the city. “Head for the river!” riverfrontwilm.com G
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