- TripBuzz found 146 things to do with kids in or near New Castle, Delaware, including 133 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Newark, West Chester and Media.
- From Mid-Atlantic Grand Prix to Bowlerama, the New Castle area offers 92 different types of family activities, including: Historic Homes, National & State Parks, Historic Buildings and Bowling.
- Situated on the Delaware River is the waterfront town of New Castle. Home to just over 3,300 residents, the city is famous for it's grand historical district, that features over five hundred registered buildings. The site blends architecture from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, with buildings ranging from historical home sites and churches, to museums and scenic gardens.
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Restaurant serves a wide array of Moroccan cuisine dishes, including chicken with lemon and olive, vegetarian menu, and desserts
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An indoor kart racing facility, Mid-Atlantic Grand Prix offers racing experiences to drivers ages 8 and up. The facility also hosts leagues and clinics on racing, and is available for parties and special events.
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A 62 lane bowling alley that has been in business since 1959, Bowlerama features a variety of attractions. The facility hosts open bowling as well as tournament and league play, and features a video arcade and restaurant.
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Battery Park covers 25 acres and has plenty of playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts and more. Castle Clinton, built before the 1812 war, had more than 4 million visitors in 2009 – according to the National Park Service this was the most visited park in America.
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Affiliated with Illinois State Parks, the Garfield Park Activity Center hosts a variety of programs, including basketball, tee ball, and other sports that kids can play for free. The center also hosts special events.
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Open to both new and advanced sailors, the New Castle Sailing Club offers many member benefits. Along with classroom and water instruction, members can take advantage of social outings and sailing aboard one of the club's many boats.
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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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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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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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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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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.