Free & Cheap Things to Do in Dover, DE

  • The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Dover, Delaware, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Specialty Museums, Beaches and Race Tracks.
  • From Delaware Public Archives to First State Heritage Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dover and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Middletown, Milford, Smyrna and Felton.
  • The list below includes 47 free or cheap things to do in or near Dover, Delaware, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Specialty Museums, Beaches and Race Tracks.
  • From Delaware Public Archives to First State Heritage Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dover and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Middletown, Milford, Smyrna and Felton.
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Professional drivers sate passengers’ need for speed in stock cars during exciting racing experiences
33.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
National & State Parks Dupont Avenue & Johnson Avenue, Lewes, DE MoreLess Info
Named for a former five-term mayor, George H. P. Smith Park features a butterfly garden and a pond area that can be used for fishing. The park also contains a playground, walking trails and a pavilion with tables.
33.4 Miles
96% 25 votes
Farmers Markets 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE MoreLess Info
Delaware's Historic Lewes Farmer's Market sells almost anything related to food. Arrive early for fresh produce and flowers. Cooked foods, bulk spices, baked goods and ready-to-eat snacks are also available.
33.5 Miles
71% 87 votes
Marinas Anglers Road (by the drawbridge), Lewes, DE 19958 MoreLess Info
Fishing cruises, sightseeing cruises, a restaurant which serves sea food specialties and many other things await at the Fisherman's Wharf Cruises & Fishing Center.
33.5 Miles
86% 325 votes
Beaches Bayview Avenue, Lewes, DE MoreLess Info
After enjoying a relaxing time on the first beach of the first state, the visitor of Lewes Beach can engage in the popular water sports of the area. The local marina offers a restaurant which serves seafood specialties.
33.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Fishing Anglers Road, Lewes, DE 19958 MoreLess Info
Depending on the season, visitors can catch flounder, blackfish, rockfish, and shark with Delaware Family Fishing - Private Tours. All offshore fishing trips are held on a 38 foot custom Stapelton boat.
33.6 Miles
95% 1809 votes
National & State Parks 42 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958 MoreLess Info
Located in Lewes, Delaware, the Cape Henlopen State Park is a large and beautiful natural space with a quaint lighthouse, walking trails, cycling paths and other amenities. Admission is free between December and March. Visitors must pay a small admission fee in other months.
33.6 Miles
75% 223 votes
History Museums 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE MoreLess Info
Lewes, Delaware's Zwaanendael Museum is a free public museum dedicated to local history. The building's name and architectural style are a nod to the first Dutch settlers who came to Lewes in 1631.
33.6 Miles
89% 9 votes
National & State Parks Front Street & Canal, Lewes, DE MoreLess Info
1812 Memorial Park is a beautiful and relaxing park in the city of Lewes that is highlighted by the parks center cannon. The 1812 War Cannon, and surrounding plaques, are present as a reminder of war and those who fought here.
33.6 Miles
70% 33 votes
Historic Sites 118 Front Street, Lewes, DE MoreLess Info
Built in 1765, the Cannonball House, serves as the site of the local Maritime Museum. Filled with historic artifacts and exhibits, the site played a key role in the War of 1812, and the still has a cannonball lodged in its foundation, hence the name.
33.6 Miles
92% 12 votes
National & State Parks Market Street, Lewes, DE MoreLess Info
Conveniently situated in downtown Lewes, Mary Vessels Park offers visitors an opportunity to rest in the shade of its magnolia or gazebo. The park is adjacent to Lewes' historic area and shopping district.
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