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A message from Delaware Governor, Ruth Ann Minner
There is no place quite like Delaware. Escape to “Chateau Country” for riveting landscapes made famous by Andrew Wyeth’s paintings. Watch the sun rise over the ocean at the Great Dune near Lewes and a great blue heron as it takes flight from the marshlands of Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge. This year, retrace history along the Nanticoke and Broad Creek rivers with the Captain John Smith Reenactment Voyage.
Our state capital, Dover, is home to one of the most beautifully preserved capitol complexes in the nation, captured by the First State Heritage Park. Old New Castle is a charming town to visit with its original cobblestone streets, colonial homes and guided historical tours. And don’t forget the coastal town of Lewes, which tells the story of Delaware’s seafaring past that dates back to the 1600s.
Enjoy the best opera, dance, drama and music or get inspired by a showcase of galleries featuring our state’s finest artists. Shop tax-free at Delaware’s brand name outlet stores, boutiques and antique shops.
We invite you to experience the wonder and diversity the First State has to offer. Delaware, it’s good being first.
Featured Attractions & Events
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Read House & Gardens
Built in 1801 and furnished in the federal and colonial revival styles, this elegant mansion endures as one of the foremost examples of federal-style architecture. It overlooks the Delaware River and is surrounded by a 1-1/2 acre formal garden.
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Tanger Outlet Center
Discover a bargain hunter's paradise and tax-free shopping in more than 130 brand name outlet stores. Shop and save in such stores as Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, OshKosh, Eddie Bauer, J.Crew, Ann Taylor and many more. Buy direct from the manufacturer. Happy Shopping!
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Legislative Hall
Home to Delaware's General Assembly, filled with paintings and portraits of former governors and Delaware's heroes of World War II. Visitors may observe senators and representatives in action when the legislature is in session.
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22nd Annual Amish Country Bike Tour
Cyclists of all ages and abilities gather for 15, 25, 50, 62 or 100 mile loops through Delaware's Amish countryside. Four food stops, catered picnic lunch and live music during the after-tour party.
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Amstel House, The
Built in the 1730s by Dr. John Finney. Reflects New Castle's unique style. Prominent historical figures visited or resided here, including signers of the Declaration of Independence, George Washington and Gov. Nicholas Van Dyke in the 1780s. Come be absorbed in this present-day microcosm of 18th- and 19th-century life.
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