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Constitution Yards: Wilmington's Premier Beer Garden
Wilmington's seasonal beer garden on the Riverfront: craft beers, American fare, live music, games, and axe throwing in a dog-friendly space.
Constitution Yards is a seasonal beer garden located on Wilmington's Riverfront, offering a relaxed atmosphere with classic American fare, a wide selection of craft beers, cocktails, and wine. Enjoy lawn games, live music, and axe throwing in a dog-friendly environment.
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A brief summary to Constitution Yards
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Wednesday
4 pm-10 pm
Thursday
4 pm-10 pm
Friday
4 pm-12 am
Saturday
12 pm-12 am
Sunday
12 pm-9 pm
Discover more about Constitution Yards
Constitution Yards is Wilmington's go-to seasonal beer garden, offering a vibrant outdoor space for locals and tourists alike. Situated on the city's revitalized Riverfront, it provides a relaxed setting to enjoy classic American fare, an ever-changing rotation of craft beers, specialty cocktails, and wine.
The venue boasts a spacious 30,000 sq ft outdoor area featuring backyard games like corn hole, badminton, bocce, and even a wiffle ball field. For those seeking more excitement, Wilmo Axe offers an expansive axe-throwing venue. Live music on weekends and sports on the big screen add to the lively atmosphere.
Constitution Yards is also dog-friendly, making it a perfect spot to unwind with your furry friend. The beer garden is open seasonally, typically from April to November. It's a popular spot for both casual gatherings and private events, with flexible event spaces available for parties of various sizes.
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Getting There
Walking
Constitution Yards is located on the Wilmington Riverfront, easily accessible by foot from many nearby attractions and hotels. From the Wilmington Amtrak Station, walk east along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, then turn right onto Justison Street. Constitution Yards will be on your left. The walk is approximately 10 minutes.
Public Transport
DART First State buses serve the Wilmington Riverfront area. Several bus routes have stops within a short walking distance of Constitution Yards, including routes 002, 005, 010, 013, 014, 025, 028 and 040. Check the DART website or app for the most up-to-date schedules and route information. A one-way bus fare is $2.00.
Taxi/Ride-sharing
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Wilmington. A short ride from the Wilmington Amtrak Station or downtown hotels to Constitution Yards will typically cost between $8 and $15, depending on demand and traffic.
Parking
Several parking garages are located near Constitution Yards, including the Train Station Garage and the garages on King Street. Metered street parking is also available, but can be limited. Garage parking rates typically range from $10 to $12 per day. Street parking meters accept nickels, dimes, and quarters, with a maximum of two hours. You can also use the Parkmobile app to pay for street parking.
A brief summary to Constitution Yards
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