- The list below includes 127 free or cheap things to do in or near Delaware City, Delaware, including 99 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Other Landmarks, Horseback Riding and Movie Theaters.
- From Fort Delaware State Park to Cozy Quarters Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Delaware City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Newark, New Castle and Middletown.
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Surrounded by some of the city's most beautiful architecture, Rittenhouse square is an expanse of soft grass and many walking paths that allow visitors and residents to enjoy the city's fresh air. Many pop-up bands and artists can be found in the park for entertainment and souvenirs.
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The City Food Tours Philadelphia offers five different tours including Flavors of Philly, Tastes of Northern Lights, Craft Beer and Artisanal Cheese Tasting, Ethnic Eats Tour, and Decadent Gourmet Tour. On each tour, participants are taken to five locations for a sampling of the food.
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The Academy of Music is one of the world's oldest functioning opera houses. Though it is still used for opera, it also hosts a variety of other entertainment, including: comedy, orchestra concerts, and musicals.
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4231 Ave of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Please Touch Museum caters to the curiosity of young children, with exhibits and interactive activities exploring music and rhythm, city life – from grocery shopping to a construction zone -- and science, nature and weather stops on the River Adventure.
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Camden Aquarium is an aquarium for all ages. It is home to sharks, hippos, and jellyfish, just to name a few of the residents. Visitors can swim with the sharks and even visit up close with the penguins.
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Since 1824, visitors have been learning about science at the Franklin Institute. Permanent exhibits at the science museum include electricity, changing earth, aviation and technology, and the giant heart, while some of the items that can be viewed include five telescopes, space suits, and trains.
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237 votes
222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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The Franklin Institute Science Museum is a lively, hands-on museum and educational activity center for kids and adults alike. The museum, with its many interactive exhibits, planetarium, and theaters is open daily and on weekends.
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An ice rink, Power Play Rinks at Exton hosts a variety of both youth and adult hockey leagues. The facility also offers open skating, figure skating lessons, camps and clinics, and hockey lessons.
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2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Barnes Foundation has a collection of post-impressionist and early modern paintings, African sculptures and paintings, in addition to a collection of Native American ceramics, jewelry and textiles. The foundation also has an arboretum featuring 2,000 species of woody plants and trees.
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Logan Circle
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Located in the middle of the city, Logan Circle provides a serene heart to a bustling city. The circle contains parks, a beautiful fountain that is one of the sites main attractions, soft grass, and an array of flowers to enjoy.