Quaker Hill and Downtown Historical Buildings (Self Guided), Wilmington

For many visitors to Delaware's Wilmington, the downtown district is the main area of interest.

Indeed, the majority of Wilmington's most distinguished attractions are found here. Steeped in history, this part of the city still carries legacy of its first Swedish settlers much as that of the du Pont family who left a great deal of mark on the town's history. Some of the key local landmarks are closely associated with the two, including the Hendrickson House Museum and the Old Swedes Episcopal Church, and the Wilmington Public Library, respectively.

The integral part of Downtown Wilmington is the Quaker Hill neighborhood. Established in the first half of the 18th century, this historic district encompasses over 150 contributing buildings whose historical character and architectural diversity vividly illustrate the heritage of Delaware’s Wilmington in three dimensions. Notable residential and religious structures here include St. Peter's Cathedral and Wilmington Friends Meeting, to mention but a few.

Spending a day exploring the local highlights can be an easy on-foot adventure if you have self-guiding GPSmyCity mobile app at your disposal. Just grab it and hit the streets of this charming city to enjoy the distinctive culture and history it has to offer like a local!