Wilmington
Situated right on the Delaware River, this town boasts probably the most to do. It's right in the middle of Philadelphia and Baltimore and well I feel like this poor town gets over-looked. A drive-by city.
But there is quite a bit to see and do in this town!
Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library.
Founded by the Du Pont family (DuPont) it now boasts one of the largest Americana collection. Even if you don't take a museum tour, you can walk through the extensive gardens!
Brandywine Zoo
150 animals on 22 acres! The cost for an adult is $7 and $5 for kids.
Delaware's Children Museum
On the riverfront and perfect for toddlers through teens! Climbing, learning and exploring galore. $8.75 per person and parking is free! Closed on Mondays and most holidays!
Riverwalk
This runs right in front of the Children's Museum and runs along the river. There are several places to eat here. Joe's Crabshack, Iron Hill Brewery, Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront to name a few.
New Castle
I have to say that I fell in love with the old historical part of town when I visited last summer. It was cute and historical, basically the two things I love in a town. And it had an ice cream shop, which just gave it more points to its already high score.
New Castle Courthouse Museum
This is part of the First State Historic National Park and in a perfect part of town. All of the houses/businesses around it are historic, most built in/around the 1600's. And this is where the ice cream was found! My fiance found it in a tavern where the people were dressed up as pirates. Jessop's Tavern is the place and I highly recommend it.
New Castle Courthouse Museum
Some of the shops around New Castle Courthouse
More Shops
Fort Delaware
A Civil War fort that is on an island and only accessible by ferry in either Delaware City or Fort Mott State Park in New Jersey. The fort has historic reenactments and interpretations.
Rehoboth Beach
I know what you are thinking. A beach? In Delaware? But real life there is! It has been named "The Best Family Beach on the East Coast!"
The Boardwalk is the main entertainment in this area beside the beach obviously. A mile-long with lots of shops and restaurants. It has been named "One of the Nations Top 10 Coastal Boardwalks" as well as America's Best Boardwalk! There is a little amusement park on the boardwalk called Funland. It is priced by tickets which are 40 cents per ticket and with the bigger rides costing up to 6 tickets to ride.
The shops along one of the streets
The Boardwalk
More Shops
Candy Kitchen
The Boardwalk
And that is all I have for our First State!
Any questions let me know!!
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