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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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DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum
The first 'edu-tainment' museum in lower Delaware. Features interactive exhibits, tours, an information center, conservation lab and tanks. Artifact collections include coins and bullion recovered from local wrecks, silver and gold bars, weapons, jewelry, porcelain and pottery, and local colonial and maritime history exhibits. Come shake hands with history!
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Playland/Virtual Fun Redemption Arcade
Provides a clean, safe, family-oriented environment in which our customers enjoy state-of-the art games at an affordable price. Fun for kids of all ages.
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White Clay Creek State Park
A Relaxing Oasis The lush greenery and sparkling streams of White Clay Creek State Park offer a refreshing change of pace from the encroaching urban development of New Castle County. Whether it's an activity at the Carpenter Recreation Area, a retreat into the pristine White Clay Creek Preserve, a hike along the peaceful trails of Possum Hill, or just a few hours of fishing in the creek, visitors of all ages will enjoy the natural beauty of the White Clay Valley. White Clay Creek State Park was created in 1968 when the state purchased 24 acres of land. The park has since grown to 3384 scenic acres in the continuing effort to preserve and protect the natural resources of the valley. Scenic Trails Of the many activities available at the park, hiking is one of the most popular. Thirty-seven miles of trails lead explorers to scenic vistas overlooking lush valleys and impressive rock outcrops. Hikers and mountain bike riders can travel two miles by trail from the Judge Morris Estate, through the county-owned Middle Run Valley Natural Area, to Possum Hill. Follow the Lifecourse Fitness Trail in Carpenter Recreation Area to help stay physically fit, or hike the former rail line, now the Pomeroy Rail-Trail, to the pedestrian bridge over White Clay Creek. Hikers can also stroll through history at this beautiful park. The Twin Valley Trail leads hikers to the Arc Corner Monument, which marks one end of the curved boundary between Pennsylvania and Delaware. The monument in the Possum Hill section of the park replaces a lost wooden post that Mason & Dixon called "Post Marked West (PMW)." From there, the famous survey team ran a line due west that stretched over 200 miles. The section that lies west of the Maryland-Delaware boundary, is the Maryland-Pennsylvania boundary that is better known as known as the Mason-Dixon Line. Activities White Clay Creek State Park offers a variety of other activities throughout the year. The Nature Center hosts a number of interesting and educational interpretive programs. Many outdoor activities are also available at the park, including birdwatching (Delaware Birdlist) and disc golf. A large picnic area and pavilion afford a special place for a barbecue with family and friends. Evening concerts and other special events provide entertainment throughout the summer. Sledding and cross-country skiing are among the many wintertime activities available at the park.
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Nemours Mansion & Gardens
Set among spectacular French formal gardens, the Louis XVI-style chateau was built for Alfred I. DuPont and contains 102 rooms furnished with fine examples of antique furniture, rare rugs, tapestries and outstanding works of art.
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The Historical Society of Delaware
The Historical Society of Delaware is the state-wide, non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, preservation, and appreciation of Delaware history, heritage, and culture for the benefit of the public. The Society maintains a Research Library and the Delaware History Museum in Wilmington, as well as three historic sites: Old Town Hall, Willingtown Square and the Read House and Gardens.
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