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Top Ten Romantic Getaways

Romantic Getaways

1. New Candlelight Theatre
2. Hotel DuPont
3. DuPont Theatre
4. Grand Opera House
5. Milton
6. Dover Downs Hotel
7. Rehoboth Beach
8. Lewes
9. Packard Reath Gallery
10. Nassau Valley Vineyards

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.

Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village
Explore Delaware's rural past and present through exhibits, events and programs. 'Loockerman Landing' re-creates a 19th century rural village. Events celebrate the rural culture of Delmarva with demonstrations, music and games. Changing exhibits explore changing technologies and the connection between the land and its people.

Hagley Museum and Library
Hagley's stunning riverside landscape reveals a remarkable combination of experiences that illustrate a chapter of American history. The museum depicts home and work life in a 19th-century industrial community. Visitors tour the du Pont ancestral home, participate in a mid-19th-century school day, stroll through a formal French garden, and see period machines in action.

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.

Jungle Jim's
An amusement park that has everything from mini-golf to go-carts. Also has bumper boats, rock climbing, battle cages and the River Safari waterpark, which features a lazyriver, wave pool, activity pools and a kiddie pool. The waterpark has a bath house, lockers and the River Safari cafe.

Abbott's Mill Nature Center
Short, easy trails through woodlands and meadows. Located across from the public access Abbott's Pond. Operated by the Delaware Nature Society.