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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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Old Swedes Church
Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church, built in 1698 by Swedes and Finns who came to America on the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel, is the oldest church still standing as originally built and in regular use.
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Killens Pond Water Park
Delaware State Parks' only waterslide park, offering a ton of fun for kids of all ages, with two 27-foot-high spiraling slides, interactive water features and a tot lot and baby pool with bubblers and frog slides. Available for group rentals.
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Air Mobility Command Museum
An excellent collection of military aircraft, from a combat veteran C-47 and the first C-141A to the only remaining C-54M modified to haul coal during the Berlin Airlift. A beautifully restored B-17 sits proudly beside a P-51. Entertaining and educational exhibits for visitors of all ages.
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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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Nanticoke Indian Museum
Rich in history of the Nanticoke people. Displays demonstrate the traditional ways of our tribe, stone artifacts, carvings, pottery, traditional clothing, tools and implements. Houses a large collection of Native American books, photographs and videos. Our gift shop has something for everyone.
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