Throughout New Castle County and Delaware:
Enjoy this page that provides great links and information on the great events around Delaware and the Newark, Wilmington and Middletown areas.
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Out and About
Riverfront
- Things to do along the Riverfront
- Riverfront Restaurants
- Shops
- River Taxi
Parks and Trails
Wilmington & Western Railroad
The oldest running steam tourist railroad. Enjoy an outing and eat onboard!
Port of Wilmington
Day Trips
- To Historic Dover
Dover, Delaware’s capital, is rich in American and British history. It’s not uncommon to encounter Amish here. Visits to most museums and many attractions are free!
- Brandywine Valley
Brandywine is located where the beautiful hills of Pennsylvania and Delaware meet. Museums, trails, dining, shops, and more.
- Kalmar Nyckel
See a replica of one of America’s original tall ships, the Kalmar Nyckel of Sweden, and learn about its voyages to Delaware in the 1600’s, leaving behind the first permanent European settlers.
Group Tours
Brandywine Zoo
Wilderness Canoe Trips
Culture
Museums, Nature Centers and Galleries
Delaware Art Museum
Historical Society of Delaware
Museums and Historic Sites
Delaware Toys and Miniatures Museum
A delightful collection of European and American miniature toys, dolls, trains, boats, etc. Eighteenth through twentieth century.
Hagley Museum & Library
Hagley documents the beginning of Yankee ingenuity. A must-see for everyone interested in American enterprise.
Shopping
Shopping in Delaware is tax free! There are no sweeter words to a shopper!
Farmer’s Market
Trolley Square
Christiana Mall
Riverfront Shopping
Water Sport Shops
Happy Dog, Healthy Dog
A specialty shop for dogs. Features the usual toys, leashes, collars, and beds, and a whole lot more: Healthy foods, supplements, alternative medicines apparel, a pet spa, and a section devoted to pet loss.
Dining
Restaurant Listing A-Z
Fancy a little Jamaican food tonight? Indian? Pizza? Deli foods? Fine dining? It’s all available in New Castle County!
Zagat Rated Restaurants
Eateries at the Riverfront
Sports & Sports Teams
Wilmington Blue Rocks (Minor League Baseball)
Golf Courses & Tee Times
Golf
Philadelphia 76ers (basketball)
Philadelphia Flyers (hockey)
Philadelphia Eagles (football)
Philadelphia Phillies (baseball)
Philadelphia Wings (lacrosse)
Camden Riversharks (Minor League Baseball)
In Philadelphia:
With Philadelphia being an hour away or less from Wilmington, New Castle, or Middletown, we often take advantage of their happenings.
B.Y.O.B. Restaurants
This fun website allows you to chart a map of the B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bottle) Restaurants in various neighborhoods around Philadephia.
Museums
Rodin Museum
Dedicated to the 19th century French artist.
Norman Rockwell Museum
No one painted America like Norman Rockwell.
Institute of Contemporary Art
Insectarium
The kids will love this museum dedicated to creepy crawly things.
Restaurants
Zagat Rated Restaurants
Shopping (And there’s no tax on clothes!)
Antique Row
Franklin Mills Mall
Two hundred stores, 60% off of designer merchandise, and no sales tax on clothes!
The Italian Market
One of the largest open air markets in North America. Vendors line 10 city blocks selling everything from fresh fish to fresh nuts and spices. Scores of great restaurants too.
Vacation Guides
