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Unusual Art and Riverlight

Start your afternoon at the Museum of the Bizarre, wander through the nearby gardens, and catch the sunset hues over the water.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 13:25

    Museum of the Bizarre

    Visit the Museum of the Bizarre early to beat the crowds. This children-friendly museum features unusual art and science installations and items.

  2. 14:55

    Elijah's

    Walk three minutes to Elijah's for a late lunch. The main dining room is closed from 3PM to 5PM, but the oyster bar is open all day. Reservations are recommended.

  3. 15:55

    Burgwin-Wright Museum and Gardens

    Walk six minutes northeast to the Burgwin-Wright Museum and Gardens. Take a tour on the hour (M-F) or on the half-hour (Saturdays) to explore the historic house museum built on the foundation of the old jail.

  4. 17:25

    Elijah's

    Return to Elijah's for sunset. The description notes that sunset hues are said to be spectacular from this downtown riverfront location.

Local tip

Elijah's main dining room is closed daily from 3PM to 5PM. If you arrive for lunch before the main dining room opens, head straight to the oyster bar.

Check before you go

  • Elijah's hours are Mo-Th and Su 11:30-22:00; Fr and Sa 11:30-23:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wilmington (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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