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

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.
Lewes Historical Society
Featuring 12 beautifully restored historic properties in one of America's most historic towns, the Lewes Historical Society presents the fascinating story of maritime adventure, architectural elegance and nearly 375 years of colonial charm.
White Clay Creek Country Club at Delaware Park
Upscale golf course.
Treasures of the Sea Exhibit
Exhibit showcases the riches recovered from the wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, which sank off the Florida Keys during a hurricane in 1622. Touring the exhibit, viewing a video on the search for the shipwreck, and visiting the gift shop typically takes about 1-1/2 hours.
Delaware Smash/AstraZeneca Tennis Facility
Co-ed World TeamTennis professional team that plays during the summer on the hard courts of the AstraZeneca Tennis Facility on Rockland Road.

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