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| Riverfront Arts Center, Wilmington, DE. Photo by S. Fox © 2001 |
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Chase Center on the Riverfront
The Riverfront, Wilmington, DE
www.riverfrontwilmington.com
Chase Center on the Riverfront
is a facility for events such as weddings, trade shows, galas, business meetings and global conferences. The Center offers a beautiful ballroom, the largest inventory of versatile exhibit space in the area, state of the art audio/visual and technology services, professional event planners, spectacular cuisine and exceptional service.
The Riverfront in Wilmington is home to the following:
DCCA
The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts is a forum for new ideas and new art. The DCCA is considered one of the most innovative art organizations in the region. DCCA houses seven galleries, 26 artist studios, a gift shop, a high tech auditorium and a classroom. The DCCA presents over 30 exhibits annually. The galleries present curated, thematic group and solo shows of national and regional work in all media that explore topical issues in contemporary art and society. The DCCA also offers educational programs such as Contemporary Connections, Artist-in-Residence and Symposia.
Delaware Theatre Company
The DTC offers a mix of classic and contemporary plays as well as new works for the stage. Noted professional actors, directors and designers are attracted from Philadelphia, New York and around the country to perform on Wilmington's Riverfront. The intimate 389-seat theater provides audiences a remarkable theater-going experience.
Kalmar Nyckel
You can't miss the awesome sight of the Kalmar Nyckel's huge mast and elaborate rigging gracing the docks of the riverfront. Hand-built with the same old world craftsmanship used on the original ship, this replica is designed after the Swedish ship, which brought the first permanent European settlers to the banks of the Christina River in 1638.
River Taxi
The River Taxi is a 36-passenger fun-filled, sun-filled way to take in all the sights and enjoy a guided tour of the area's highlights.
Riverfront Restaurants
There's Iron Hill Brewery, Conley Ward's Steakhouse, Joe's Crab Shack, Timothys on the Waterfront Restaurant, in the outlet shopping area adjacent to the Chase Center and the Christiana River Club. Harry's Seafood Restaurant and the Riverfront Food Market are near the railroad station, a few minutes by car.
Directions
The Riverfront Arts Center is located on the Wilmington Waterfront.
North bound on I-95, Take Exit 6 in Wilmington to Martin Luther King Blvd., turn right and follow signs to Riverfront. Sout'hbound on I-95, Take Exit 6 in Wilmington to Maryland Ave., turn left and follow signs to Riverfront.
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