Wondering when the color of fall leaves will peak in 2025 near Wilmington, DE and where best to see them?
David Angotti can tell you. He is a statistical expert and the co-founder of the site SmokyMountains.com. His love for weather, travel, technology, and the autumn season led him to begin developing a nationwide fall leaf map in 2013 after one Smoky Mountains visitor too many inquired with him when the leaves would be at their fall best.
What started as a fun side-project quickly became the most respected nationwide fall leaf map and one of the best fall resources in the country. Now, tens of millions of people use his map each year to plan everything from photography trips to weddings. But the most common users are simply people wondering when the leaves will peak near them, just like you're wondering when leaves will be at their best fall color in Wilmington, New Castle & Hockessin!
Where to go leaf peeping in Wilmington, New Castle & Hockessin!
While at Macaroni KID Wilmington - New Castle we don't use scientific data to determine the best place to go in Wilmington, New Castle & Hockessin to see fall leaves, we think we have pretty good intel!
Here are my family's top five places near Wilmington to go leaf-peeping:
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Brandywine Creek State Park, Thompson's Bridge
4506-4020, DE-92, Wilmington, DE 19803
With parking seemingly always available during the fall season ($4 per car or covered by your State Park Pass), this area has a great walking path along the Brandywine River and through the woods that our kids and dogs alike love to get some energy out on! The trees are beautiful this time of year!
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Bellvue State Park
800 Carr Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
Bellvue Woods Nature Preserve is just one part of this state park, which hosts a large number of hardwood trees. Come walk the old horse track, hike through the woods, play on the playground or fish in the pond. Beautiful in the fall but perfect all year round! Note: this is also a state park and requires a $4 parking fee or free for those with a State Park Pass.
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Valley Garden Park
Campbell Road, just off Route 52, Wilmington, DE 19807
The "best little known park" in Delaware, local moms recommend this park for a great fall walk. If you check it out, please report back to let me know about your experience!
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