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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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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Legislative Hall
Home to Delaware's General Assembly, filled with paintings and portraits of former governors and Delaware's heroes of World War II. Visitors may observe senators and representatives in action when the legislature is in session.
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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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Cape Henlopen State Park
Cape Henlopen's beaches attract thousands of visitors who enjoy ocean swimming and sunbathing. Cape Henlopen has many year-round hiking and biking opportunities. Experience the park's scenic and ever-changing landscape and get a lesson in history along the three-mile-long paved trail that loops the park.
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First State Heritage Park
Sites linked in Delaware's historic state capital, including Legislative Hall, Delaware Public Archives, Old State House Museum, Museums Square, Biggs Museum of American Art, historic churches and other cultural attractions. Tours, exhibits and performances featured. Free parking at Delaware Public Archives.
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