Take advantage of the spring real estate market

After such a bitterly cold winter, who isn’t ready for spring’s fantastic wakeup call of flowering trees cascading with blooms and thousands of exquisite gardens welcoming you to America’s glorious first state! And one of the most amazing places to surround yourself with plenty of springtime things to do is Wilmington, Delaware, a 10-minute drive from the master-planned community of Darley Green.

The Wilmington area is a garden lover’s dream

Speaking of dream gardens, Longwood Gardensis a springtime essential with 1050 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens, four acres of greenhouses, spectacular illuminated fountains, flower shows, concerts and recitals, and even fireworks!

Don’t forget nearby Winterthur, the premier museum of American decorative arts founded by Henry Francis du Pont. Its 60-acre naturalistic garden is among the country's finest. Also check out Enchanted Woods, the award-winning childrens’ garden.

A visit to the Rockwood Museumis a trip back to Victorian-era America, with its unique Rural Gothic architecture, six acres of elegant gardens and collection of English, Continental and American decorative arts from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Take a tour of Darley Green’s condos and townhomes in Delaware

While you’re cruising the Delaware countryside, stop in on Darley Green’s homes for sale near Wilmington. See why this delightful master planned community of luxurious and affordable condos and townhomes in Delawarehas become such a hot destination.

Smart families, young professionals, and retiring downsizers looking for luxury, affordability, custom design, and a maintenance-free lifestyle are now happy to call Darley Green their home.

The Riverfront is the pulse of Wilmington

What was once an industrial wasteland along the banks of the Christina River is now a thriving destination rich in history and filled with great attractions. Riverfront Wilmingtonis home to the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, the Delaware Theater Company, the City Theater Company, which calls itself Wilmington’s “Off Broadway”, and OperaDelaware.

Springtime also means “Baseball!” on the Riverfront. There aren’t many things better than a hot dog, a beer, and a ball game. Head on over to Daniel S. Frawley Stadium to catch the Wilmington Blue Rocks, a Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and see who’s going to be a star!

More choice things to do in spring from a Wilmington resident

“Try the hiking trails at Brandywine Creek State Park. I love the trail right along Brandywine Creek!”

“Catch a national touring show at the Grand Opera House”. 

“Listen to a good local band at Arden Gild Hall” (a really quaint community space that was a barn 100 years ago with a great "barn dance" kind of vibe)”. 

“Dine at the Green Room in the Hotel DuPont. Built in 1913, the hotel is one of the East Coast's fanciest hotels from the Gilded Age. The chefs are some of the best in the state, and everyone should dine in the Green Room one time, even if it's just brunch!”. 

“The Clifford Brown Jazz Fest. Held for a week every June in Rodney Square, the center of downtown. Always a couple of big name jazz acts.”

“The Brandywine River Museum, which has an extensive Andrew Wyeth art collection.”

“Theatre Nfor independent movies, the occasional critically acclaimed big-budget movie, and foreign films. See a 2pm matinee film and then walk the 3 blocks or so to Mikimoto's on Washington St. for sushi happy hour!”

Move-in ready homes at Darley Green

Located just five minutes from downtown Wilmington and less than half an hour from Philadelphia, Darley Green offers buyers custom floor plans and finishes and may be just right for you! Call Amy Maluski at 302-655-2600 to learn more.