- TripBuzz found 161 things to do with kids in or near Hockessin, Delaware, including 157 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Newark, West Chester and New Castle.
- From Tideline Gallery to Ashland Nature Center, the Hockessin area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: Arts & Crafts Classes, Specialty Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- A primarily residential community, the city of Hockessin, Delaware also operates a number of mushroom farms. Although the agricultural and residential landscape is the areas primary focus, the city hosts a selection of annual festivals enjoyed by locals and tourists. The events include Old Lancaster Pike Parade and various 4th Of July events.
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Wilmington & Western Railroad is the first railroad to be included in the National register of Historic Places. Opened as a tourist attraction in 1966, this 1870 railroad uses steam engines to transport children of all ages back in time, for all occasions, whether for romantic evenings or special celebrations.
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5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735
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Winterthur, Delaware is home to the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Erected by the DuPont family, this sprawling estate features priceless antiques, elaborately-embroidered textiles, multiple formal gardens, a greenhouse full of exotic plants and other one-of-a-kind elements. It also includes a large woods…
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Hosting regional leagues, AMF Price Lanes offers visitors a bowling alley with 52 lanes to choose from. In addition to bowling, visitors can play a variety of arcade games or participate in Friday night karaoke.
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Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the Hagley Museum & Library is dedicated to the legacy of the DuPont family. It includes photos, vintage advertisements, scientific exhibits about the development of nylon and other synthetic materials, and other ephemera related to the DuPonts.
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A variety of guided tours introduce visitors to the history and horticulture of the Longwood Gardens. Spread over 1000 acres, the conservatory area alone houses 20 different gardens, including the Orchid House, Camellia House, and Italian Water Garden.
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Bob Carpenter Center is a 5,000 seat basketball arena, which is also suited for concerts and banquets. It has its own locker rooms and weight-rooms.
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On September 3, 1777, a famous Revolutionary War battle was fought at Cooch's Bridge. Today, the site contains artifacts, cannons, and educational exhibits commemorating the events that occurred during this tumultuous time in American History.
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Your visit to Rockford Park & Tower is highlighted by the 100-year old stone water tower. The rest of the park features a combination of large open areas, wooded areas with hiking trails, picnic areas and more.
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The 4 mile-long trails, the playgrounds, the picnic areas, the different sports courses, all of these and others make White Clay Creek State Park worth the while. Fishing enthusiasts can also find 2 ponds inside the park.
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Located on the campus of the University of Delaware, the Fred Rust Ice Arena features a world-class figure skating center that is also open for public skating sessions. Many hockey games also take place at the Fred Rust Ice Arena.