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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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Hendrickson House Museum
Hendrickson House, built in 1690 near Crum Creek in Pennsylvania and was moved to its present site on the grounds of Old Swedes Church in 1950. The farmhouse, featuring a great fireplace and winding corner stairs, contains colonial artifacts, Old Swedes Library and a Swedish gift shop.
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Wilmington Drama League
In operation since 1933, providing imaginative, entertaining and affordable adult and children's theatrical productions, as well as an array of hands-on educational programs.
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Woodburn, The Governor's House
Built in 1798 and remains one of the finest 18th-century houses in Delaware. Home to Delaware's governors since 1965. There are four open houses a year and two festivals held on the grounds.
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Viking Golf Theme Park
18 holes of challenging miniature golf where Vikings battle the two-headed dragon in mythological Scandinavia while trolls lurk in your midst. Adjacent is a go-kart slide track with single and two-seat models all framed by the Fenwick Boardwalk, which serves funnel cakes, pizza, burgers, fries and other classic Boardwalk favorites.
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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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