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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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Delaware International Speedway
Stock car racing heats up with modifieds, late models, street modifieds and modified light cars.
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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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Woodburn, The Governor's House
Built in 1798 and remains one of the finest 18th-century houses in Delaware. Home to Delaware's governors since 1965. There are four open houses a year and two festivals held on the grounds.
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Cooch's Bridge
Scene of the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, Sept. 3, 1777. Only Revolutionary War battle fought in Delaware. Tradition holds that the new 13-star flag, the Stars and Stripes, was first unfurled during action here.
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Coastal Kayak & Sailing
Guided kayak eco-tours, kayak rentals, instruction and sailboat rentals. All courses and tours led by American Canoe Association and/or British Canoe Union certified guides and instructors. Tour and rental locations convenient to all Delaware beaches.
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