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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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Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
The home of collector and horticulturist Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969), Winterthur is one of the greatest surviving country estates of its kind in the nation. Magnificent mansion tours, holiday tours, garden tram tours, new exhibitions, annual events, dining and tax-free shopping. It will be even more than you expected.
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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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Wilmington Blue Rocks Baseball Club
Minor league baseball at its finest. Family friendly atmosphere provides affordable entertainment for all. The Blue Rocks are entering their 13th season as part of the advance-A Carolina League.
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Governor Ross Mansion and Plantation
A restored Italian Villa-style structure circa 1859, featuring a three-story entry tower. Once a 1400-acre plantation, it today consists of 20 acres and features eight unique outbuildings, including a log slave quarter and honeymoon cottage. Docents available for tours. Buses welcome. Group rates. Special events.
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Brandywine Zoo
Delaware's only zoo is conveniently located on the banks of the Brandywine River. Visitors view wild and exotic animals such as majestic Siberian tigers, playful North American river otters, colorful macaws and curious South American tamarin monkeys.
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