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Nemours Mansion and Gardens

1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE
302-651-6912
Ranked #2 of 27 attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites, Hiking Trails
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detraveler_7
Philadelphia, PA
Top Contributor
106 reviews
127 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

The tours are excellent and worth a trip to see. A great way to see a bit of local history. More

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LittleDuckNJ
Morris County, NJ
Senior Contributor
37 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Visted for the Christmas tour, amazing! So glad I reserved in advance! More

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LWeinzimer1
Rego Park NY
Senior Contributor
44 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Nemours shows real opulence from the gilded age and beyond. Nemours is most impressive in the Spring and Summer with the gardens, fountains, and furnishings coming together. Been here 3 times in 30 years. Really takes your mind off the current state of business failure and downtrodden patches. Much more than just an ordinary change of scenery. Lawrence Weinzimer More

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retiree59_11
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011
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We have toured castles in Europe, mansions & historic homes from Canada to Florida. Unlike some places which try to make you feel that they are doing you a favor by letting you pay to come in, the Nemours mansion makes you feel like a welcome guest. Not RUSHED. Allow minimum of 2 hours 45 minutes. You begin with a... More

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GK1959
Centreville, Maryland
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27 reviews
18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

I finally had the opportunity to tour Nemours this past Thanksgiving weekend, and it far exceeded my expectations in many ways. Having visited other Du Pont family sites at Winterthur and Hagley, this part of the family story was very interesting. The mansion and gardens are really stunning, yet the furnishings seemed very appropriate, and less like a museum and... More

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303cah
Newark, Delaware
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
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This like a lot of gilded age mansions is truly spectacular . After the summer mansions in Newport,RI , this is my all-time favorite. Don't miss the collection of WW1 German helmets . As a child, I was a caddy for my grandfather on the duPont country club across the road and the rumor was the glass along the stone... More

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ilix310
Hope, NJ
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7 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

breathtaking DuPont home. Unfortunately, time constraints made the tour rushed and the guides were cranky - would not take the time to answer questions. Lot's to see - go early in the day when the guides are friendlier and more willing to take their time. More

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dawalker05
Wilmington, DE
Top Contributor
54 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

Toured the Nemours Mansion thought it was for a Holiday Display. The mansion is a really must see. The Holiday part was ok. I would recommend this tour to visitors and to locals. It takes about 2.5 hours but it is worth every minute. More

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NorthEastEnglishman
North East
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14 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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I do not want to allude to any other comments as I believe that this is an excellent visit but to give advice as to visiting, do make an appointment or physically arrive as soon as possible. One needs to visit on a scheduled tour and as they are every hour and last a good three hours you are unable... More

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Philly2VT
Shelburne, Vermont
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14 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

Bus and walking guided tour of Alfred I. duPont family opulence. Extend the day by touring the Hagley museum across the road where earlier duPont's manufactured gunpowder for more than a century with another mansion to tour. More

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