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Top Ten Romantic Getaways

Romantic Getaways

1. New Candlelight Theatre
2. Hotel DuPont
3. DuPont Theatre
4. Grand Opera House
5. Milton
6. Dover Downs Hotel
7. Rehoboth Beach
8. Lewes
9. Packard Reath Gallery
10. Nassau Valley Vineyards

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.

Midway Slots
More than 1,400 slot machines from one cent to $25. Coinless games available. A 450 seat international buffet, deli and sports bar restaurants. Live weekend entertainment in Carousel Lounge. Closest slots to the beach.

Rockford Tower
A 100-year-old stone tower offering a panoramic view of the Brandywine Valley.

Rehoboth Beach
Hundreds of stores, restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, a boardwalk and a gorgeous ocean view await visitors to downtown Rehoboth Beach. Visit wonderful boutique shops, awesome gourmet restaurants plus casual eateries, with beach favorites like taffy, funnel cakes, custard and goodies galore. There's something for everyone year round.

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.

Edward H. McCabe Nature Preserve
A 143-acre refuge maintained by the Nature Conservatory along the banks of the Broadkill River. Features native flora and fauna, including rare plants and more than 100 bird species. Several distinct habitats represented, such as upland forest, tidal marsh and swamp forest. Two-mile canoe trail linked to historic Milton.