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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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Mt. Cuba Center
Former estate of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland, now a non-profit organization promoting an appreciation for plants native to the Piedmont. Renowned for spectacular spring and fall wildflower displays. Guided tours, reservations required, limited access.
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Woodland Ferry
Float back in time on the Virginia C, better known as the Woodland Ferry. Three autos at a time take the free crossing over the beautiful Nanticoke River on the 300-year-old cable-run ferry, one of the last of its kind in the eastern United States.
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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.
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The Historical Society of Delaware
The Historical Society of Delaware is the state-wide, non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, preservation, and appreciation of Delaware history, heritage, and culture for the benefit of the public. The Society maintains a Research Library and the Delaware History Museum in Wilmington, as well as three historic sites: Old Town Hall, Willingtown Square and the Read House and Gardens.
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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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