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

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.
New Candlelight Theatre
Presenting superb musical theater entertainment and murder mysteries accompanied by delicious buffet dining.
Killens Pond Water Park
Delaware State Parks' only waterslide park, offering a ton of fun for kids of all ages, with two 27-foot-high spiraling slides, interactive water features and a tot lot and baby pool with bubblers and frog slides. Available for group rentals.
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.
Viking Golf Theme Park
18 holes of challenging miniature golf where Vikings battle the two-headed dragon in mythological Scandinavia while trolls lurk in your midst. Adjacent is a go-kart slide track with single and two-seat models all framed by the Fenwick Boardwalk, which serves funnel cakes, pizza, burgers, fries and other classic Boardwalk favorites.

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