- Our list of the best things to do in New Castle, Delaware, features the top 184 nearby activities — including 81 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New Castle, DE has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of New Castle, DE , followed by 168 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wilmington, Newark, West Chester, Media, Middletown, Elkton, Kennett Square, North East, Chadds Ford, Downingtown, Hockessin, Bear, Delaware City, Smyrna, Chester, Greenville, Odessa, Winterthur, Bridgeton, Clayton and Malvern
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The Hard Rock Café in Philadelphia offers fun, food, and music for the whole family. A themed menu, music memorabilia, and live entertainment from bands and the wait staff all make Hard Rock one of the biggest restaurant attractions in the city.
29.6 Miles
The Reading Terminal Market has over 80 vendors offering groceries, handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, flowers, and more. The indoor market first opened in 1892, and at that time boasted the largest refrigeration unit in Philadelphia with 52 separate rooms having a total of a half-million cubic feet of space.
29.6 Miles
Just a short walk from many of Philadelphia's famous landmarks, the Pennsylvania Convention Center is the venue of choice for many conventions, trade shows, and meetings. Regardless of the event, all participants will admire the works of over 50 artists and enjoy the comforts of the many amenities offered.
29.7 Miles
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3644 votes
2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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When the Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever built, and served as a model to over 300 other prisons of how to reform prisoners instead of punish them. Visitors can take a one-hour tour.
29.7 Miles
92%
1588 votes
143 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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The Independence National Historical Park features the Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, Benjamin Franklin Museum, B. Free Franklin Post Office, City Tavern, Congress Hall, Great Essential Exhibit, and Independence Archeology Lab. The mile long block is where the Declaration of Independence and the United…
29.7 Miles
Camden Aquarium is an aquarium for all ages. It is home to sharks, hippos, and jellyfish, just to name a few of the residents. Visitors can swim with the sharks and even visit up close with the penguins.
29.7 Miles
Staging classic and original plays, the South Camden Theatre Company seeks to influence the rebirth of its neighborhood. The exterior of the theater replicates the pub that once stood on the same site and that inspired the company's first production.
29.8 Miles
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10212 votes
Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Timed tour tickets allow visitors to see Independence Hall. In this hall, the Declaration of Independence was signed, as was the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln's body also lay in repose within these hallow halls.
29.8 Miles
A hub of delicious and authentic Chinese food, you won't go hungry when you visit Philadelphia's China Town. Food is not the only thing you can enjoy, you can also visit China Town's many attractions including the colorful Friendship Gate and the Wok and Walk tour.
29.8 Miles
90%
1553 votes
1 North Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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At Independence Visitor Center, visitors can speak with knowledgeable staff to learn about the region's major museums, tours, parks, and events. The center has complimentary maps and brochures available to visitors.