- TripBuzz found 45 things to do with kids in or near Dover, Delaware, including 28 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Middletown, Milford, Smyrna and Felton.
- From Pickering Beach to Slaughter Beach, the Dover area offers 91 different types of family activities, including: Historic Sites, Specialty Museums, Beaches and Race Tracks.
- The capital of Delaware, the city of Dover is also the states second largest city. A city of industry, government and tourism, it offers beautiful waterfront living to its residents. Classical music and dance plays a big role in the city's culture, as it offers many productions through its local performance venues. Other points of interest include NASCAR events, retail shopping, diverse dining selections and water recreation.
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Museum hosts temporary exhibits, programs, events & American art collection with work from 1700s to present spanning 18 galleries
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Pickering Beach provides marine-life enthusiasts and families with an opportunity to observe the seasonal migration of Horseshoe Crabs to the beach to spawn their eggs. Amenities also include a boat launch for fishing, but the highlight is watching the variety of birds and the crabs.
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Enjoy the solitude of Slaughter Beach, and your unimpeded view of Delaware Bay. Close, convenient, and free parking coupled with the relative anonymity of the beach means that you can spend your time relaxing without fighting the crowds.
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Located at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, the Air Mobility Command Museum is dedicated to preserving historic military aircraft. It emphasizes the history and function of the Air Mobility Command, which delivers supplies and fighting forces throughout the world.
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Auto racing fans are well acquainted with the Dover International Speedway, a one-mile oval track that frequently hosts NASCAR events. It is particularly known as a major venue for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series.
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Created in 1905, the Delaware Public Archives, is one of the oldest public archives in the country. Visitors have free access to the over 95,000 square feet of genealogy, government, and historical records.
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Offering the NASCAR experience, Monster Racing is both fun and thrilling. Using the Dover International Raceway, participants are allowed to drive like a pro under the guidance of a qualified instructor.
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Located in the heart of the city that has remained the seat of Delaware's State Government since 1777, First State Heritage Park, encompasses a series of historic buildings. The park has no defined boundaries and includes several museums, governmental landmarks, and more.
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Dover's Johnson Victrola Museum houses a panoply of memorabilia and exhibits on the history of sound recording and the music recording industry. Parking and museum access are free, and the first floor is wheelchair accessible.
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Dover, Delaware is home to the John Dickinson Plantation, a historical interpretive center that was once the residence of John Dickinson, one of the signers of the United States Constitution. Tours are available, and large groups must schedule tours in advance.
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Much more than a typical historical museum, the Delaware Agriculture Museum and Village, features 15 buildings replicating life in a 19th century farming village. In addition to hundreds of artifacts and displays in the main hall, visitors can stroll outside through the village and explore the shops, schoolhous…