- The list below includes 156 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, Delaware, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Skating Rinks and Malls.
- From White Clay Creek State Park to Glasgow Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, West Chester, New Castle and Middletown.
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America's first museum of medical science, the Mutter Museum is designed in the tradition of a 19th Century cabinet museum, and features anatomical specimens, medical instruments and models.
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1425 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19903
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Visitors can learn the history of the local Delaware police force and the areas crime history at the Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center. The museum features uniforms and antique patrol cars and motorcycles on display, as well as a crime scene with clues.
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Hoy Park is a quaint, quiet, and small community park that features a boat ramp for those who wish to take a relaxing canoe ride. Though there is not much to explore, it is a great spot for unwinding.
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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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Visitors to the Dover Mall enjoy tax-free shopping at over 85 stores from large retailers to smaller boutiques. The mall also features a 14-screen cinema, food court, and all of the stores that you and your kids have grown to know.
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An equestrian facility in operation since 1978, Shannondell Farm shows horses on local and national levels. The facility hosts its own horse shows, as well, and sells and trains horses.
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26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art contains over 227,000 objects, mostly European and American art. The museum also hosts about 25 special exhibitions each year, and the steps in front of the museum often serve as a backdrop for concerts.
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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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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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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.