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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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DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum
The first 'edu-tainment' museum in lower Delaware. Features interactive exhibits, tours, an information center, conservation lab and tanks. Artifact collections include coins and bullion recovered from local wrecks, silver and gold bars, weapons, jewelry, porcelain and pottery, and local colonial and maritime history exhibits. Come shake hands with history!
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Wilmington & Western Railroad
Historic steam train operation that takes you through the scenic Red Clay Valley. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Come aboard and experience more than 130 years of living railroad history.
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Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation, The
A steel lightship built in 1938. In service with the Coast Guard until 1971. Docked in the city of Lewes Harbor since 1972. Restoration began in 2000. All volunteer labor. Come and see our work in progress on one of only 17 remaining lightships.
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Mezzanine Gallery
Exhibiting the work of Delaware's emerging and established artists by showcasing contemporary art. Monthly one-person exhibits feature a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry and fiber art.
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The Hotel du Pont
Luxury is a word we take seriously at the Hotel du Pont. Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, Delaware and just minutes from the illustrious Brandywine Valley, our internationally renowned property will cater to your sophisticated style and your demand for exceptional quality. After all, you deserve the best. What do you have in mind? Might it be a romantic weekend getaway? An energetic hunt for top cultural and entertainment attractions? Whatever your reason for visiting, you'll experience the finest personal service and prompt attention to every detail hard to resist. And you'll see why so many of our guests are return guests. With over 30,000 square feet of meeting and function space and a 10,000 sq. ft. IACC approved Conference Center, meeting planners will find the Hotel du Pont offers unsurpassed service to make your event a success. It's about luxury. It's about you.
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