Delaware Center for Horticulture
The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) cultivates greener communities by inspiring appreciation and improvement of the environment through horticulture, education and conservation. Visitors find it in Wilmington. 1977 is when its story starts.
A garden inside Wilmington
You can stay in Wilmington
Delaware Center for Horticulture is inside Wilmington, which has 16 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 64 miles southwest and Washington is about 98 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Wilmington (ILG) has airline service, about 6 miles from Delaware Center for Horticulture.
Established in 1977
Delaware Center for Horticulture dates from 1977. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
The weather near Delaware Center for Horticulture shifts through the year, as below.
Delaware Center for Horticulture
The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) cultivates greener communities by inspiring appreciation and improvement of the environment through horticulture, education and conservation. Founded in 1977, the Center's headquarters in Wilmington's Trolley Square is an oasis in the city. The venue hosts many weddings and corporate events and includes a public demonstration garden that backs up to Brandywine Park, an art gallery, lecture hall, and a greenhouse.
- Type
- Garden
- Established
- 1977
Overnight near Delaware Center for Horticulture
Lodging nearby is in Wilmington (16) and Wilmington Manor (20).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Lincoln Financial Field
- 3Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 4Eastern State Penitentiary
- 5Independence Hall
- 6Schuylkill River
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Delaware Center for Horticulture | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | in town | — | 16 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 73,512 | $231K | D− |
| Wilmington Manor | 5 mi south | 10 min | 20 12 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,214 | $241K | — |
| Philadelphia | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Concord Township | 9 mi north | 15 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,477 | $584K | — |
| Newark | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 17 14 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 30,359 | $383K | C |
| Brookside | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 15,115 | $280K | — |
| Carneys Point Township | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 8,766 | $202K | B |
| Claymont | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 motels | 8,786 | $277K | — |
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Getting there
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Places to add to Delaware Center for Horticulture
You can reach each of these within 44 miles.
Big draw126 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw223 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw323 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw425 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw525 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw31 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw43 mi Park & preservePine Barrens
621 mi Park & preserveSchuylkill RiverPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Delaware Center for Horticulture: common questions
Is Delaware Center for Horticulture in Wilmington?
Yes. It’s inside Wilmington, DE.
When is the best time to visit Delaware Center for Horticulture?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How far is Delaware Center for Horticulture from Baltimore and Washington?
About 64 miles southwest of Baltimore and about 98 miles southwest of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Delaware Center for Horticulture?
Wilmington (ILG), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 19 miles.
Where should I stay near Delaware Center for Horticulture?
Wilmington (in town, 16 places to stay), Wilmington Manor (5 mi, 20 places to stay) and Philadelphia (29 mi, 168 places to stay).
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