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

DUPONT THEATRE - Delaware's Broadway Experience!
The DuPont Theatre presents national touring productions of Broadway shows and is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in the country. Located in the luxurious Hotel du Pont, the brightest stars of stage and screen have lit the Wilmington sky and graced the lovely 1,252-seat Victorian theatre since 1913. Known to residents of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland as "Delaware's Broadway Experience," DuPont Theatre presents an outstanding six-show Broadway Series, and our acclaimed Children's Series entertains and inspires more than 30,000 children per year.
Shipyard Shops
Great stores with a boatload of bargains located right on the river. Tax-free shopping at brand name stores: L.L Bean, Coldwater Creek, Lillian Vernon, VF Factory Outlets and more. Great food and wonderful savings!.Whatever you're into, it's the perfect outlet.
Read House & Gardens
Built in 1801 and furnished in the federal and colonial revival styles, this elegant mansion endures as one of the foremost examples of federal-style architecture. It overlooks the Delaware River and is surrounded by a 1-1/2 acre formal garden.
Newark Symphony Orchestra
A community orchestra dedicated to the advancement of classical music within the Greater Newark area. Programs are artistic, cultural and educational. The orchestra provides fine music at a reasonable cost, a convenient location and an opportunity for vocational musicians to play in a structured environment.
QUEST Fitness and Kayak
Outdoor fitness programs and kayak tours in the Lewes area. Tours offered include sunrise/sunset, pints and paddles, dolphin count, historic paddle, creek trips, shipwreck tours and private tours. Fitness center offers earth sports and adventure fitness training.

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