Nemours Estate
850 Alapocas Dr, Wilmington, DE 19803
77-room French château and 300-acre formal gardens — the most dramatic family setting in NCC. Best for ages 5+ (mansion tour requires attention span; gardens great for all ages). The long allée, reflecting pool, and chateau backdrop are genuinely impressive. Children 5 and under are free. Key events worth planning around: Halloween Trick-or-Treat (costumed trick-or-treating on the grounds; all-ages, candy-free, hay maze, food trucks — one of the best Halloween events in Delaware) and Holiday at Nemours (Dec). General admission is underrated for a low-key weekday garden visit — quiet, beautiful, unhurried.
Family Logistics
Admission
Adults
$15.00
Kids
$10.00
ages 5+; under 5 free
Confirm current pricing on the venue's official website before you go.
Hours
Open May–December only (closed Jan–Apr). Estate opens at 10am; last guided mansion tour typically departs at 3pm. Gardens accessible with general admission. Check site for exact days — some days are event-only. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Parking
Free on-site lot. ~100 spaces; entry off Alapocas Dr. Clearly signed. Never fills except peak event days (Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Holiday at Nemours — expect limited spots and plan to arrive early).