- 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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Built in 1801, Read House & Gardens' mansion covers with its 22 rooms 14,000 square feet. The garden was added in 1847. It can be rented for private special events, such as weddings.
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The historic New Castle Court House, now a museum and state landmark, was the original capitol building of the State of Delaware. It is now filled with artifacts and media related to Delaware's role as one of the thirteen original states.
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The historical George Reed II House the is a museum that was built in 1804. The 14,000-sqft house includes twenty-two rooms, a fireplace, a dining room, a bedroom, and a garden area.
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With amenities like a heated pool and gated dog park, Holly Shores Camping Resort offers visitors 300 camp sites for RVs. The resort also provides kayak rentals that visitors can take out at the beach or the nearby freshwater lake.
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New Castle's Old Dutch House is Delaware's most important repository of Colonial-area furniture and domestic items. It features fine hand-crafted pewter dinnerware, hand-carved wooden furniture, delicate textiles and immaculately-preserved antique carpeting.
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Named the first grand mansion of Delaware, the Amstel House now appears as a middle-class Dutch home and is available for tours. The house was built in the 1730's and features original woodwork, an open hearth and early Dutch colonial decor.
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With beautiful and stunning architecture, the Old Library Museum offers an interesting collection of items commemorating the history of the New Castle community. This includes clothing, furnishings and special items that represent African Americans.
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Offering a unique collection, Velocipede Museum features interesting bicycle exhibits along with a wealth of information about their history. The museum has further expanded to include displays and memorabilia relative to lighting and signage.
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West Meadow Park has three playgrounds, a rock climbing wall, and two toddler areas. The park also has a one-mile jogging path, a soccer field, and a sand volleyball court.
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Also known as John P. Stanley Memorial Park, East Meadows Park offers numerous amenities and activities for both youth and adults to enjoy. This includes basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, as well as walking trails, soccer fields and a playground.