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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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Woodside Farm Creamery
Since May 1998, we have been serving fresh, premium homemade ice cream made with our own milk, right here on the farm. We invite you to immerse yourself in our mouthwatering ice cream products, and enjoy our peaceful, relaxing country setting.
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Pond Ice Arena, The
'The Coolest Place in Delaware.' Public skating Fri., Sat., Sun. Learn-to-skate programs. National and Olympic coaches and skaters. Free style, pairs and dance sessions. Synchronized skating. Hockey 101, open hockey, stick and puck. Youth and adult hockey programs. Two ice surfaces. Pro shop. Off-ice training facility.
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Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware
Re-creation of the Dutch-built, Swedish-flagged ship that brought the first permanent European settlers to Delaware Valley. The ship spends July sailing out of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal and visits various other ports along the East Coast. The ship is available for public tours, sailing events, receptions and charter sails.
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Fifer Orchards, Inc.
Fourth generation farm serving the Delmarva Peninsula since 1919, offering quality produce such as asparagus, peaches, apples and cider. The Country Store sells specialty foods, collectibles, pies, ice cream and much more. Custom gift baskets and boxes for pickup/delivery. Pick your own strawberries, flowers and pumpkins.
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Hagley Museum and Library
Hagley's stunning riverside landscape reveals a remarkable combination of experiences that illustrate a chapter of American history. The museum depicts home and work life in a 19th-century industrial community. Visitors tour the du Pont ancestral home, participate in a mid-19th-century school day, stroll through a formal French garden, and see period machines in action.
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